Key Points of this Article Wrongful death occurs when someone’s death results from another person’s negligence. Car accidents are some of the most common causes of wrongful death. Wrongful death settlements are awarded based on the damages or financial losses suffered by the surviving family members of the deceased. The death of a loved one... read more
Key Points of This Article: Not all musculoskeletal disorders are considered a disability. The Social Security Administration has a Blue Book List of Impairments and a Grading System of Function, which helps them determine which musculoskeletal disorders are eligible for SSD benefits. A Social Security attorney can help you file your SSD claim, help you... read more
Key Points of This Article: Catastrophic injuries are devastating and leave the victim permanently impaired. Traumatic brain injuries are common types of catastrophic injuries. In Kentucky, you can file a lawsuit if an injury is catastrophic. Catastrophic injuries are often devastating and can permanently alter a person’s life, such as loss of hearing or eyesight,... read more
Every year, semi-truck accidents cause around 100,000 injuries in the United States, and they also cause thousands of deaths annually. One serious contributing factor that can cause a deadly semi-truck accident is poor driver health. A driver’s bad health can directly cause an accident, and if you suffer from an injury caused by a driver’s... read more
Key Points of This Article A lack of workplace safeguards for coal miners represents an incredible failure of oversight that puts workers at risk of a tragic accident, preventable fatality, or lifelong illness. The presence of harmful substances or related environmental hazards should not occur inside Kentucky coal mines without the proper precautions to keep... read more
Key Points of This Article: After a car accident occurs, it’s imperative to collect all the evidence available so that car accident victims can receive the compensation they deserve. A witness statement can be a powerful form of evidence that includes any facts that may help determine the cause of an auto accident, who was... read more
Key Points of This Article: Exposure to respirable coal mine dust can cause coal workers’ black lung disease, an irreversible illness to the lungs. A new study led by NIOSH researchers shows the occupations in the mining industry with the most significant exposure to respirable silica or quartz dust involve surface mine workers such as... read more
What You’ll Learn From Reading This Article In 2017, there were more than 30,000 lost-time workplace injury reports filed in Kentucky, many caused by falls or slips, lifting and strains. Nursing and residential care facility employees, and those working in correctional institutions, transportation and trade, natural resources and mining carry the highest workplace injury and... read more
Synopsis From 1992 through 2017, heat killed 815 workers nationally and injured another 66,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. High temperatures and extreme hot weather can trigger dangerous conditions for workers in outdoor operations, making them sick from exposure and puts them at risk of falling, or mishandling machinery and tools. The U.S.... read more
Synopsis Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace. More than 2.8 billion workers are injured on the job each year and thousands more die from work-related accidents that could have been prevented by proper trainings and protections. The top 10 most frequently cited... read more
