The Winton & Hiestand Law Group, PLLC is here to help the workers of Kentucky protect their rights when injured on the job. We will ensure that you receive all the medical care and benefits you deserve.
Under Kentucky’s unique and comprehensive workers’ compensation law, workers are covered for injuries that occurred in Kentucky or for Kentucky employers in another state. It’s crucial to understand that employees in Kentucky have the right to choose their regular physician, not the doctor that your employer and its insurance company send you.
During the period of off work as advised by your physician, employees may be eligible to claim a portion of their wages to be paid immediately. Plus, they can receive final compensation for any permanent impairment they have suffered, ensuring their financial stability during this challenging time.
If your injury is the result of the negligence of someone other than your employer, you may also have a right to pursue a third party claim for additional damages and remedies, offering you a potential avenue for further compensation.
Benefits available under the Kentucky law include:
- Medical expenses
- Disability benefits
- Rehabilitation and retraining
- Lost wages related to the injury and retraining
- Death and burial benefits
If you or someone you love have been injured due to a work-related accident, contact Winton & Hiestand Law Group, PLLC for free consultation.