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...
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...
Understand Your Duty to Notify
I’m Ched Jennings, Jennings Law Offices. So, you’ve been hurt on the job. Did you know the law requires you to provide notice of your work injury to your employer? You have a legal duty to notify a supervisor, manager or somebody else with management about your injury. If they don’t know about your work...