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The Top 5 Reasons Why Workers’ Compensation Claims Are Denied

Workers’ compensation protects workers from the financial burden of a job-related injury or illness. It provides crucial benefits to workers and their families when an accident or other dangerous conditions connected to their jobs harms them. Virtually all Kentucky employers must purchase workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. Unfortunately, suffering a covered work-related injury or …

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The Impact of Weather Conditions on Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle Accidents

For many people, there is nothing more invigorating than riding a motorcycle. However, with that freedom comes an added risk due to being less protected from road and weather conditions and more prone to severe injuries or death when an accident occurs. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration1, more than 80 …

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The Importance of Preserving the Scene of a Kentucky Slip and Fall Accident

Slip and Fall

Slip and fall accidents are common and can happen anywhere: inside or outside, on stairs, escalators, curbs, or walkways, on uneven ground, in environments with bad lighting, slippery surfaces, or obstacles in the way. In fact, according to the National Safety Council,[1] falls account for 33% of all nonfatal preventable injuries that result in a …

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The Role of a Personal Injury Lawyer

Personal Injury

If you’re ever injured in an accident in Louisville, and were not at fault, you shouldn’t have to pay for it. The first step after an accident is always to call 911 and seek immediate medical attention. Once everyone is safe, it’s important to find a personal injury lawyer to protect your rights and fight …

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Preventing Slip and Fall Accidents in the Workplace

Slip and Fall

Slips, trips, and falls are common workplace accidents. In fact, they account for more than 25% of workplace-related injuries across all industries. These types of accidents can be especially serious in the construction and home improvement sectors where there is risk of falling from a great height. Under the law, slip and fall accidents are …

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How to Avoid Distracted Driving

Car Accidents

Checking your phone. Eating a snack. Making eye contact with a friend in the rearview mirror. While these actions seem quick and harmless, it only takes seconds for an accident to happen. Put simply, reading a text while driving at 55 mph is like driving blind for the length of a football field! Distracted driving …

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