Construction employers have the duty to provide safe working environments and protect the people who work on their sites. Every day workers – including machine operators – face potential dangers that could lead to severe and debilitating injuries. Heavy machinery such...
Workplace Injuries
What happens when the company truck is hit during my lunch hour?
Imagine you're on your lunch break, driving the company truck to grab some grub, when suddenly - BAM! - you get hit by another car. What do you do now? Here's what you should know about what can happen when the company truck gets hit on your lunch hour, and whether...
How a third-party claim might arise after a work injury
Everyone knows that workers' compensation is there to help you if you ever get seriously hurt or sick on the job. But that is not necessarily the only way to get compensated for your lost wages, medical treatment and related costs. Kentucky law lets injured workers...
Can you benefit from a return-to-work program?
Returning to work after an injury takes a lot of courage. Your transition may require modifications to your workstation or to the scope of your responsibilities. Collaborating with your employer may give you the support you need to successfully transition back to...
What can cause falling incidents at work?
Falls at the workplace make up some of the most dangerous and common injury incidents that occur on the job. They can occur from any height in almost any situation, and they can impact any worker from a librarian to a metalsmith. What are the most common causes of...
What steps do I take after a work injury as a state employee?
When suffering an injury at work, you should always know what steps to take next. If you fail to do the right thing, you could put your workers’ compensation claim at risk. If you work for the state, you have the same rights to workers’ compensation as any other...
One-third of Kentucky worker deaths caused by vehicle collisions
Motor vehicle collisions caused one-third of worker deaths in Kentucky, according to the Kentucky FACE Program 2020 annual report. The trade, transportation and utility industries accounted for the most worker deaths. These numbers were similar to the statistics...
Your neck injury, workers’ compensation and a third-party claim
Perhaps your job requires you to drive between construction job sites picking up and delivering plans and other documents on a daily basis. The driver of a dump truck backs into the side of your vehicle. You receive a neck injury. Can you file a third-party claim...
How can scaffolding cause danger for workers?
While the scaffolding you walk on may first appear to not have any issues, you may still be at risk for serious injuries during your workday. A poorly constructed platform or a lack of safety precautions can lead to a raised scaffold collapsing and harming...
Can you sue your employer outside of workers’ comp?
If you sustain an injury on the job, you can likely recover some sort of compensation from your employer. In most cases, the law entitles you to workers’ compensation benefits. If it does, you will unlikely be able to recover compensation via a lawsuit. There are...