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After you have been injured, receiving notice that your request for benefits has been denied can be upsetting and confusing. There are many reasons that claims get denied. Knowledge of the requirements for a successful workers’ compensation claim is crucial. Work injuries should be reported immediately to management. Claims get denied when employers and insurers […]
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If you have a personal injury claim, it is important to have a doctor who documents everything relevant to your claim. Specialists often have experience with personal injury cases, and independent medical experts can also provide additional support. Your attorney can help gather and organize the medical evidence that supports your claim. Your attorney should […]
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03 Nov '17
Compensation Rights Kentucky Workers’ Compensation law enables workers to secure benefits for work injuries. Even when an employee is responsible for an accident on company property, the employee may receive benefits. The no-fault system enables workers to receive compensation for work injuries under most circumstances. Workers’ Rights to Medical Care in Kentucky Workers’ compensation laws […]
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31 Aug '17
Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance that employers purchase to cover employee work injuries and occupational illnesses. It is a state-mandated program, and the laws differ from state to state. Some employees do not exercise their right to workers’ compensation benefits because they fear retaliation from their employer. Kentucky law prevents an employer from […]
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25 Aug '17
Due to increasing social media connectivity, many people are in the habit of posting personal details about their daily life. This can create false impressions in personal injury cases. Every injured person needs to know how social media evidence can influence his or her case. Woes of Social Media Everything that is posted online is […]
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16 Aug '17
Who makes necessary decisions for you if you have a heart attack, are brought to the hospital unconscious and are unable to speak to the doctors about treatment? What happens if you develop dementia and can no longer make reasoned decisions about your own medical care? One of the most important components of estate planning […]
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Effective June, 2017, the Kentucky legislature passed two new laws that help survivors of domestic violence, which, together, afford more protections for tenants with lease or rental agreements. One statute (KRS 383.300) sets out landlord-tenant type protections for a person who has obtained a valid emergency protective order, domestic violence order, interpersonal protective order, or […]
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Quietly in early April, with little fanfare, the Kentucky legislature passes a new House Bill (HB) 492, relating to temporary custody orders. New laws in Kentucky generally take effect on July 1st each year. The link http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/17RS/HB492.htm can take you to the actual statutory language. When parties who have children separate, and before they reach […]
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11 Apr '17
Some of the most common types of construction site accidents include the following: Falls from high heights: including roofs, ladders, and scaffolding; Electrocutions: from power lines and equipment; Injuries from falling objects: from cranes, lifts and buildings; and Vehicle related accidents. Many construction sites fail standard safety inspections, with the top violations involving the following safety […]
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