First Steps if Injured at Work

Clark Law Office • September 13, 2021

First Steps if Injured at Work Near Lexington, Kentucky (KY), like a Workers’ Compensation Claim
Suffering an injury at work can change your life dramatically. Filing a workers’ compensation claim is often necessary to recover the money you need to cover your basic living expenses. The attorneys at Clark and Cornett are committed to helping injured workers. Feel free to call us at (859) 219-1280 to discuss your claim.

Immediately after your injury, it is important both to seek medical care and to report your injury to your employer. When you visit with your doctor, be sure to disclose all of your injuries from the workplace accident. Report any symptoms you are struggling with and then ask your doctor for your work status: can you return to normal duty or not? Your medical records will be important pieces of evidence in your case.

Employers will generally provide you with forms regarding your claim for you to fill out. These forms typically ask you to describe when, where and how you were injured. If you have questions about how to complete these forms, we are here to help.

Employers typically report injury claims to the insurance company that sells them workers’ compensation insurance. Your employer’s insurer will evaluate the claim and then decide whether to pay it. We can help you determine if you are being underpaid by the insurance company.

If your initial worker’s comp claim is denied, don’t become discouraged. A trained attorney is often necessary to help you recover the correct financial and medical benefits. Workers’ compensation law is complicated, and the help of an attorney is often the difference between a successful and unsuccessful claim. The attorneys at Clark and Cornett are committed to partnering with you and fighting for all of benefits which you are entitled to receive. Please call us at (859) 219-1280 .

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The Importance Of Having A Lawyer For Your Disability Claim

By Clark Law Office • May 13, 2025
If you suffer from a disability that has rendered you unable to work anymore, you will likely need to file a claim with the Social Security Administration for disability benefits. This can be a very scary time in one’s life. How are you going to make the mortgage payments? How are you going to pay [...] The post The Importance Of Having A Lawyer For Your Disabilitly Claim appeared first on .

KY Workers’ Comp Temporary Total Disability Benefits Explained

By Clark Law Office • July 3, 2023
If you have been hurt in a workplace accident and are temporarily unable to return to your job, you should receive temporary total disability benefits.  Kentucky statutory law defines temporary total disability as “the condition of an employee who has not reached maximum medical improvement from an injury and has not reached a level of [...] The post KY Workers’ Comp Temporary Total Disability Benefits Explained appeared first on .

Appealing a Denial of Benefits by the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority

By Clark Law Office • June 11, 2022
Members of the Kentucky Public Pensions plan who receive disability benefits from the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) can have their disability benefits discontinued. The KPPA contracts with a Managed Medical Review Organization (MMRO) for the administration of disability retirement claims. The MMRO sometimes contacts members to determine if they still meet the requirements for [...] The post Appealing a Denial of Benefits by the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority appeared first on .

Child Personal Injury Conservatorships

By Clark Law Office • April 16, 2021
We help children with personal injuries recover compensation for their injuries, and we also help protect the funds that they recover. We do this by creating a Conservatorship for the injured minor that is overseen by the Court. Specifically, we ask the Court to appoint someone, usually a parent, to serve as the Conservator for the injured child. The Conservator manages the funds recovered in the personal injury action until the child reaches the age of majority.

What You Need to Know About Scissor Lift Injuries

By Clark Law Office • May 18, 2018
Many manufacturing, construction, retail, and entertainment industries rely on scissor lifts to raise and move workers to different areas during a construction job or other project. When scissor lifts are stationary and extended, they pose hazards similar to scaffolding. Prompted by ten fatalities and over twenty injuries in the span of one year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration conducted an investigation and found that the injuries and deaths most frequently occurred due to safety failures by the employer. Even with proper training, maintenance and use, some scissor lifts can collapse due to manufacturing defects. At Clark and Cornett, we have extensive experience investigating and litigating claims against manufacturers of deficient scissor lifts. Employers are responsible for providing workers with instructions on how to work safely on, with and near scissor lifts. Workers must be told how to handle supplies while on a scissor lift. They should also be trained in how to respond to hazards that they encounter around the worksite, such as electrical wires. Workers also should be taught how to report equipment defects and how to make maintenance requests. To avoid scissor lift injuries from falling, there must be guardrails installed on the machine. To ensure stabilization, guidelines for safe movement must be provided. Safety systems to prevent the lift from collapsing need to be maintained and not bypassed. Workers are entitled to worker conditions that do not pose the threat of serious harm. They have the right to receive training and information regarding workplace dangers, how to prevent them, and applicable OSHA standards. At Clark and Cornett, we focus our practice on workplace injuries, including workers’ compensation injuries from scissor lift accidents. We also have extensive litigation experience regarding scissor lift defects from improper design and improper manufacturing. Collectively, our attorneys have over 80 years of experience in fighting for the rights of our clients. We listen to the needs of each client and strive to achieve the resolution they desire. We are located in Lexington, KY and proudly serve Central and Eastern Kentucky. Due to our focused experience with scissor lift injuries, we also help law firms in other jurisdictions with these cases. Call us today at (859) 219-1280 to discuss your legal options.