WORK-RELATED INJURY LAWYERS IN LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY

It’s a sad reality that some employers knowingly or unknowingly subject their employees to unsafe working conditions. Unfortunately, when this happens, workers can suffer in more ways than one. From life-altering injuries that demand ongoing medical treatment to lost wages, workplace accidents can hurt employees physically, financially, and emotionally.

Many injuries that happen at work are simple accidents. In these cases, you may be able to obtain workers' compensation to alleviate some of the financial stress after you’ve been harmed. However, in limited circumstances, if you were injured because your employer knowingly exposed you to unsafe conditions or failed to take safety measures, you may be allowed to seek compensation by filing a lawsuit.

Moreover, if the negligence of a third party (a person or company other than your employer) contributed to causing your injury, you may be able to bring a lawsuit against that party—even if you’re also receiving workers’ compensation benefits from your employer.

Our office can help you determine whether you have grounds to file a lawsuit against a third party or even against your employer. If you do, you may be able to recover damages for lost income, medical expenses, and pain and suffering.

What to Do After an Accident on the Job

After a workplace accident, you may feel as if you’re alone and without options. Don’t let these negative feelings consume you. Instead, empower yourself by contacting Spencer Law Group for your initial consultation.

Here at Spencer Law Group, our attorneys are skilled in worker’s compensation claims. If you have been hurt on the job, you may be entitled to worker’s compensation benefits. If you are unable to work, even partially or temporarily, you may receive payments to make up for some of your lost wages.

Compensation for work-related injuries includes medical bills, medications, special medical equipment, rehabilitation and physical therapy, lost wages, future medical expenses, and partial, temporary, or total disability. The amount of compensation depends on the severity of your injury and whether or not you are able to return to work.

Here are some key details to remember in the event of a work-related accident or injury:

• if possible, you will want to write down all information relating to the work-related injury.  This information will be important in establishing a case, which includes the following:

• location and time of the incident

• if outdoors, list possible weather conditions

• any factors leading up to the incident

• any injuries you sustained from the incident

• witness contact information

• contact information of other parties involved

• and any other relevant information

• **if you are experiencing severe pain, go to the emergency room immediately!

• set up an appointment with your physician and describe any pain you have

• contact Spencer Law Group’s experienced and professional team to represent your case

Spencer Law Group operates primarily on a contingency fee system, and 95% of our cases are done this way. That means we don't get paid until you get paid!