Hi, I’m Ched Jennings, Founder of the Jennings Law Offices in Louisville, Kentucky. Mediation is a popular way to resolve Workers’ Comp claims in Kentucky. There are multiple advantages of using mediation that have a direct impact on your benefits. I'll explain them for your consideration. Even though your temporary total disability (TTD) payments usually...
Understanding Your Workers’ Comp Hearing
I’m Ched Jennings, Founder of the Jennings Law Offices. Let’s talk about your workers' comp hearing in front of the judge. We do this via the Zoom video app. It’s a lot like Facetime on an iPhone. The goal of the hearing is to have you give your testimony in front of the judge. I...
Are They Telling You You’re an Independent Contractor?
Hello, I’m Ched Jennings, founder of the Jennings Law Offices in Louisville, Kentucky. So, when you get hurt, they might try to tell you you’re not an employee, instead, you're an independent contractor and therefore not entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. What’s the difference between an Independent Contractor and an Employee? It’s all about control....
Understand Your Statute of Limitations
I’m Ched Jennings, Founder of the Jennings Law Offices, in Louisville, Kentucky. Did you know the day your injury happened, a very important clock began ticking? It’s call the Statute of Limitations. Let’s talk about that. You have to file a formal workers comp claim with Frankfort within a specific period of to preserve...