What do you need to know if you are injured at work or on the job in Kentucky? What rights and workers’ compensation benefits are you entitled to when you suffer an injury or develop carpal tunnel or a repetitive stress injury due to the nature of your work? How do you protect your valid Kentucky workers’ compensation claim?
My name is Ched Jennings, and after working for more than 40 years to protect the rights of Kentucky’s injured workers and union members, as well as serving as the Commissioner of the Department of Workers’ Claims in Kentucky I can tell you that according to OSHA, the majority of injured workers in Kentucky do not file a valid claim, are denied or do not receive the workers’ compensation benefits they are rightfully entitled to under the laws of the Commonwealth. How can this be?
When you are injured at work or on the job in Kentucky you there are a few steps you will need to follow to protect your valid workers compensation claim and associated benefits. The first step is to call and speak with me personally at (502) 583-3882 to for a free consultation and case evaluation. There are several important steps we will take together to file your valid KY workers’ compensation claim and ensure you receive the full, fair benefits you deserve.
We will make sure to provide notification to your employer that you have suffered an injury or developed a repetitive stress injury on the job. It is my experience that most employers will try to tell you that you have to see the “company doctor.” This is not true. You have the right under law to pick your own doctor. But you will need to see a doctor in order to ensure proper documentation of your work-related injuries.
When you are injured at work or on the job in Kentucky you have two years in which to file a workers’ compensation claim in Frankfort. That doesn’t mean you have time to wait. There are cases where it is important to make sure symptoms have been thoroughly documented and monitored over a period of time. There are other cases where there is no reason to delay the filing of a workers’ comp claim. We’ll help you with the process, the paperwork and advocate on your behalf to help ensure you receive all the benefits your are entitled to under Kentucky’s workers’ compensation laws and benefit programs.
If you’ve been injured at work or on the job in Kentucky and need of a proven, experienced workers’ compensation lawyer we invite you to:
