Over the past several years, Kentucky has made significant strides in the area of workplace safety. In 2016, the Bureau of Labor Statistic (BLS) reported that the state had its lowest work injury rate since 1996 (the first year for which comprehensive data was recorded). While this is certainly very…
Each year, thousands of families across Kentucky are affected by workplace accidents. According to the most recent federal government data, approximately 40,000 job-related injuries are reported in Kentucky on an annual basis. A workplace accident can be incredibly disruptive: injured workers may end up with stacks of medical bills and…
Car accidents remain one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries in Kentucky. According to data provided by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, more than 670 people were killed in highway accidents in the Commonwealth in 2014. Many more people throughout Kentucky suffered serious injuries. In the modern world, employees are…