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I received a Finding and Award from a California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board judge, which was issued in my favor while my employer was based in California. My employer has since relocated to Kentucky, where I am now trying to have the award recognized and enforced. I have sent a... View More 
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
I can only imagine how frustrating this must be—you’ve already gone through the legal process in California and now you’re hitting another wall just trying to enforce what’s been awarded to you. While a California WCAB award is binding in that state, Kentucky courts don’t automatically... View More
I live in Kentucky, and I have a judgment against me related to a workers' compensation claim. I haven't filed for any homestead exemption, and the case hasn't gone to trial yet. Can the state force me to sell my primary residence to fulfill the judgment?
answered on Apr 11, 2025
They can if there is sufficient equity in the property to satisfy the judgment.
My father was a semi-truck driver and was found deceased at his employer's office. He wasn't discovered for 11 hours. There were no medical assistance measures or protocols on site, and his employer has not communicated with us since he was found. The incident was not reported to OSHA... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2025
This does not appear to be a "failure to provide a safe work environment" case from the narrative you provided.
I'm about to mentally break
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answered on Apr 3, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about your situation. Dealing with a work-related injury, loss of income, and navigating the complex disability benefits system can be incredibly stressful and overwhelming. It's understandable that you're feeling pushed to your limits mentally. Here are some... View More
Employee based on the results based on violating a drug-free workplace policy? But, the employee had not been in the workplace for 7 days. Post injury & workman's comp window of time for testing had long passed. Not at fault for the injury.
No warning, was threatened to submit or... View More
answered on May 13, 2023
No. That is clearly pre textual for violating your civil rights. Hire a lawyer immediately.
After completing an incident report, and being interviewed by the manager, a supervisor, and an hr representative, I was told that I was not at fault for this employee getting injured. They reviewed my statement, took statements from witnesses, and thoroughly viewed the video coverage of the event.... View More
answered on May 1, 2023
A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. As a general matter, there's nothing to stop someone from suing another person. That's simply the way the legal system works. However, lawsuits could then be defended, dismissed, or meet other outcomes.... View More
Every month they assign "dashers" a premium service called "top dasher" if you meet all their requirements by the end of the month. I've met all of there requirements for 15 months, and this month, they refused to give me this service. This service entitles dashers more... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2021
Theoretically, there could be a lawsuit. However, it would cost more in money, time and trouble than you could ever hope to recover.
i got in an accident in october of 2016 finally had a settlement in december of 2019 for my disablity till i am 70 my wife left in october of 2019
answered on Feb 8, 2020
If you’re still married, she’s may be entitled to whatever you earn until you are divorced. Hire a divorce attorney immediately.
answered on Jan 10, 2020
Unfortunately no, you can submit for mileage reimbursement for your travel.
I was hurt on 11/06/19, the dr took me off work on 12/03/19 after the MRI results came in showing I have a full thickness tear of my supraspinatus tendon in my left shoulder. My doctor requested surgery approval. I have not received the approval or TTD and it's been 30+ days. It was turned... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2020
You can file a complaint with the Commissioner of the Department of Workers Claim for violations of the Unfair Claims Practice Act, for essentially failing to respond to a request timely. Unfortunately, the remedy is the Workers Compensation Board may fine the employer, but you do not receive the... View More
I had surgery but the dr said I need a knee replacement. FCE said sit down work only. How much can i expect feom a settlement and what is an acxeptable settlement. I was also let go the day after my surgery from an alleged incifent 3 weeks prior to the surgery.
answered on Sep 20, 2019
It is impossible to predict a settlement amount without having all the medical records and bills to consider.
Got hurt on the job in KY, am self-employed and insurance company paid me worker comp benefits for 2 year, a little over and one day after seeing a doctor they wanted me to see they just stopped paying me. Said I was at MMI. Are they able to do that without Judges order and am I able to recoup back... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2019
Yes, the insurance company can stop paying TTD when you are found at MMI. But, the determination of MMI can be contested if your doctor believes you are not at MMI. If and when you are at MMI, however, you then become entitled to compensation for either permanent partial or permanent total... View More
I was injured at my job and have been off on Comp for 5 months and some change. I have been released to return to work. They are talking about demoting me from the position I was in to another. Can they do that or do they have to return me to my previous position before I got hurt?
answered on Apr 9, 2019
As long as your pay is the same, they can put you in any position they need you in.
I am on workers compensation I'm just wondering am I able to get reimbursement for any hours lost for having to leave work to go to my doctor's appointments and physical therapy or is that just a loss
answered on Jan 24, 2019
Under the Kentucky Workers' Compensation Act, you are entitled to recover wages lost due to treatment for your work-related injuries. Depending on circumstances, you may also be entitled to reimbursement for mileage to and from treatment and/or evaluations. If you have further questions, feel... View More
answered on Dec 21, 2018
Your employer is not required to accommodate restrictions related to a work injury. However, if they can not reasonably accommodate, then the workers' compensation insurance carrier would have to pay lost wages (temporary total disability) during the period you're not working because the... View More
Injuries-
-Liver allaceration
-Both lungs bruised right one with a little collapse,
-4 broke ribs (right side)
-right upper arm and side has stitches
(Need to know)
We wasn’t on the job. A employee had used the truck over the weekend while we was... View More
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