Work injuries happen, in every profession, in every field. If you have suffered an injury while on the job, our laws usually provide a safety net, so you do not suffer financial loss as a result of your physical or psychological injuries.
Workers’ Compensation Laws
Kentucky and Ohio have statutory laws that provide “workers’ compensation benefits” for workers injured on the job. In most cases, it does not matter who is at fault for the worker’s injuries. If you are injured while working, you may collect lost wage benefits while you are off work and recovering from your injuries. You are also eligible for medical expense benefits which cover the cost of your medical bills generated for the treatment of your work-related injuries. Finally, you may also be eligible for additional payment as a result of suffering a permanent injury. These laws are highly technical. Do not try and navigate them alone. The lawyers at Roush & Stilz, P.S.C. have 20 years of experience handling workers’ compensation matters. Call for a free consultation today or complete our confidential online form.
Third-Party Liability
Some work injuries occur on multi-employer work sites. We see this, typically, on large construction projects. Work-related injuries can also be suffered while on our roads and highways, or anywhere where someone who is not your co-worker causes you injury. In addition to seeking workers’ compensation benefits, the lawyers at Roush & Stilz, P.S.C. also evaluate the circumstances of our client’s work-related injuries to see if someone other than the worker’s employer or co-workers were the reason the injury occurred. If there is another party responsible for the work injury, you are allowed to seek compensation from that party for the injuries suffered. This is in addition to any workers’ compensation benefits for which you are eligible. Our attorneys have successfully recovered “third party liability” compensation for our clients and if the circumstances are right, we can do the same for you. Call today or complete our confidential online form for a free consultation.
Work Injuries and Intentional Conduct
Thankfully, it is rare when your employer intentionally tries to hurt its employees. But occasionally, we see a case where we need to evaluate whether an employer has intentionally caused an injury to a worker. The law in this area is highly technical and only an experienced attorney can properly advise you whether the circumstances of your injury were caused by intentional conduct. If your employer intentionally caused your injury you may elect to proceed against your employer outside of the financial limits imposed by workers’ compensation laws. If you believe your employer intentionally injured you, give us a call or complete our confidential online form for a free consultation.
