Victims are often unprepared for the effort it will take to recover payment after an injury. In our blog, our legal team explores common challenges victims experience during their physical and emotional recoveries, as well as best practices when pursuing a personal injury case.
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Kentucky Workers Compensation Law: Older Workers Get Major Win from Kentucky Supreme CourtLexington, Kentucky workers compensation lawyer Robert Abell on the Ky Supreme Court's decision recently that was a major win for older injured workers.
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Kentucky Workers Compensation - the Kentucky Supreme Court Outlines When the Insurance Company's Doctor's Opinion Should be RejectedLexington, Kentucky workers compensation lawyer Robert Abell on when the insurance company's doctor's opinion must be rejected and the claim upheld.
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Kentucky Workers Compensation; Loopholes that Hurt Injured Workers and Their FamiliesLexington, Kentucky workers compensation lawyer Robert Abell discusses some of the loopholes that employers and insurance companies use to beat workers comp.
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Reducing the Work Injury Rate for Nurses; Steps in the Right DirectionLexington, Kentucky work injury lawyer Robert Abell discusses steps by OSHA and some states so far to reduce the number of work injuries for nurses.
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Nurses Suffer Back Injuries at 3 Times the Rate of Construction WorkersLexington, Kentucky workers compensation lawyer Robert Abell discusses an NPR report on the very high work injury rate for nurses, particularly back injuries.
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OSHA Fine Proposed After 2 Worker Deaths16 workers are killed each day working on the job; the death of two oil rig workers in Texas has led to a proposed OSHA fine of $93,700.
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Safety Violations Lead to $200 K Fines Following Worker's ElectrocutionNumerous safety violations have led to $200,000 in fines against a power company following a worker's electrocution. If you have been injured while working on the job, contact Lexington, Kentucky work injury lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.
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Workers Compensation Claims Settled by AIGClaims that the huge insurance company, AIG, underreported its workers compensation premiums have been settled for $146 million. If you have suffered a Kentucky work injury, contact Lexington, Kentucky work injury lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.
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Work Injury Claims from Radiation Exposure ExpeditedHave you suffered a work injury because of exposure to hazardous substances or fumes on the job? Have you suffered a work injury and need workers compensation benefits? If so, contact Lexington, Kentucky workers compensation lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.
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Workers Comp Suit Against Wal-Mart Certified As Class ActionA federal judge in Colorado has certified a class action against Wal-Mart related to its alleged wrongful handling of workers compensation claims in that state. If you have suffered a work injury and have a Kentucky workers compensation claim, contact Lexington, Kentucky workers compensation lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.
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Death From Miner's Death Suit Against Massey Energy Settled for $2.1 MillionA lawsuit following from the death of a coal miner against Massey Energy has been settled for $2.1 million. If you or a family member have been injured on the job, call Lexington, Kentucky work injury lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.
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Employee's Commute Ruled Within Course of Employment Under Kentucky Workers Compensation LawLexington, Kentucky workers compensation lawyer Robert Abell discusses when an employee's commute would be under Kentucky workers compensation law.
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Worker At 3M Plant ElectrocutedA worker at the 3M plant in Cynthiana, Kentucky who was electrocuted died on May 6, 2010, at UK hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
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Workers Sue over Plant ExplosionWorkers at a North Carolina plant have filed suit against a number of design, manufacturing and installation firms they claim responsible for an explosion at the plant last year.
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Workers Compensation Insurance Fraud Case Settled for $20 MillionA staffing agency has settled a workers compensation insurance fraud case for $20 million. The company underreported the number of its employees.
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Workers Pressured Not To Report Work Injuries, Government Report StatesRetaliation for reporting a work injury or safety issue is a concern for many employees. Workers report feeling pressured and threatened with discipline if they report work injuries according to OSHA. As a result, work injuries are being underreported.
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Kentucky Work Injury Lawyer: 16 American Workers Killed Each DayKentucky Worker compensation and work injury lawyer Robert Abell discusses this video that 16 workers each day are killed on the job in the United States.
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Injured Workers Settle Disability Discrimination Suit For $6.2 Million
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Plant Explosion Injures 7
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Lexington lawyer Robert Abell On "Exposing Deceptive Defense Doctors"Lexington, Kentucky workers compensation lawyer Robert Abell reviews "Exposing Deceptive Defense Doctors" by Dorothy Clay Sims.