Latest Posts on Personal Injury and Safety Measures
Top 5 Reasons 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…
Preserving the Scene of a Slip and Fall Accident
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, falls account for 33% of all nonfatal preventable injuries that result in…
Top Five Considerations In Selecting A Personal Injury Attorney
Deciding on a Personal Injury Lawyer in Louisville Choosing the right personal injury attorney is a critical decision that can significantly impact the outcome of your case. Numerous attorneys offer their services in Louisville, Lexington, and throughout Kentucky, but finding the one best suited to your specific needs requires careful consideration. This guide outlines…
Motorcycle Accidents: Safe Stopping Distances Understanding Kentucky’s Occupational Safety and Health Laws in Wrongful Death Claims
Some professions are inherently dangerous, and many employers, whether inadvertently or deliberately, do not adhere to safety protocols or provide their employees with the necessary safety equipment. Workers can rely on the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) when any safety issues arise. Since 1970, OSHA has enforced worker health and safety rights….
Preventing Slip and Fall Accidents in the Workplace
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…
How to Avoid Distracted Driving
Checking your phone, eating a snack, or making eye contact with a friend in the rearview mirror—while these actions seem quick and harmless, an accident only takes seconds 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…