Workers Compensation In Kentucky
Like many states, there the state of Kentucky has put out a free information handbook that covers workers compensation. You can find the guide here and that is the first thing you should do if you have recently sustained a work injury. It contains a summary of your rights, benefit charts, contact and phone numbers, as well as answering just about any question you might have.
Will You Miss Work Because Of Your Injury?
Kentucky workers’ comp. may pay for missed wages as well as your doctors bills. Each case is different so what you get approved for will depend on your particular injury and situation. To give you an idea of what you might qualify for in terms of dollars please go here for 2012 and here for 2013.
Claim Appeals Information
In the event that your Kentucky workers compensation claim is denied by the employers insurance company, you have the right to appeal. Workers comp. claims can be turned down for a variety of reasons and sometimes the injured employee has to go as far as to hire a lawyer. Should your claim be rejected, go to this page as a starting point. Click on the tabs in the left column of that page for more useful information.