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Common Workplace Injuries in Kentucky: Why You May Have a Workers' Comp. Case

After getting hurt on the job, Kentucky residents are often afraid to file workers' compensation (workers' comp.) claims against their employers because they are afraid they will be punished or are unsure if their work-related injuries are serious enough to constitute a claim. With few exceptions, employers are required to have workers' compensation insurance and cannot discriminate against or fire an employee for sustaining an injury or filing a claim. If you have been hurt at work and are no longer able (whether temporarily or permanently) to perform your normal tasks, you may have suffered one of the following injuries (which are among the most common work-related injuries but are not the only injuries that constitute a workers' comp. claim):

Back, Neck, or Head Injuries
Often due to heavy lifting or a slip or fall, many employees suffer back and neck injuries on the job. Employers are required to provide workers with proper back supports for jobs involving lifting, and many regulations must be met regarding ladders, obstructions, slippery surfaces, and other hazards in the workplace. Back and neck injuries are not to be taken lightly, and head injuries sustained at work can be life-threatening in some instances. Even a concussion, for example, is a traumatic brain injury that requires medical examination and care.

Hip, Knee, or Shoulder Injuries
Injuries to the joints are extremely common in the workplace, often due to repetitive motions required to perform certain tasks. Whether you have suffered wear and tear on a joint or sustained a fracture to the hip, knee, or shoulder, you may wish to consider filing a workers' comp. claim.

Fractures or "Broken Bones"
Sometimes hip, knee, or shoulder injuries are not just joint problems, but result from fractures. Fractures of the wrist, arm, and leg are common among certain types of employees as well. No matter what type of injury you sustain in the workplace, you are entitled to leave the job to go to the emergency room if necessary.

Carpal Tunnel or Tendonitis
Anyone who types frequently on the job may sustain wrist injuries or carpal tunnel syndrome over time. To reduce the risk of carpal tunnel, employers should provide workers proper support to position their wrists correctly when typing. Chefs may suffer from carpal tunnel as well, due to the repetitive motion involved in many tasks associated with cooking. Also due to repetitive motions and overuse of the same part of the body, tendonitis may occur as a result of work-related activities.

Lacerations or Burns
While some employees sustain cuts on the job that only require bandaids or ointments, other workers sustain serious lacerations due to falls or other workplace accidents. Some burns may require further medical attention, as well, depending on the degree of the burn and its effects on the body. If you require stitches or other medical care for your workplace injury, you may be entitled to workers' comp. benefits, depending on the circumstances and severity of your injury.

The injuries described above are common in the workplace, but this list is far from comprehensive. No matter what type of injury you have suffered at your KY place of work, feel free to contact Kentucky workers' compensation attorneys Hurt, Crosbie, & May for a free evaluation of your unique situation and free answers to your most pressing questions. You may choose to contact us online or by phone at our toll-free number, 866-239-0039, or locally at 859-254-0000.



Hurt, Crosbie & May serves clients in Kentucky, including the following areas:
Cities: Lexington, Nicholasville, Georgetown, Richmond, Winchester, Louisville, Frankfort, Lawrenceburg, Cynthiana, Mt. Sterling, Versailles, Paris, Stanton, Harrodsburg, Clay City, Wilmore, Berea.

Counties: Fayette, Jessamine, Scott, Jefferson, Madison, Franklin, Woodford, Shelby, Anderson, Clark, Mercer, Powell, Garrard, Bourbon, Montgomery, Spencer, Estill.

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