Workers' compensation laws are intended to protect an employee who becomes injured on the job. Unfortunately, that does not always happen.
Kentucky's employers are required to carry workers' compensation insurance or be self-insured. Employees are covered by the state's workers' compensation laws.
If you or someone you know has ever been injured on the job, completing a workers' compensation claim can be a frustrating process. Claims are frequently denied and your employer may even treat you poorly for filing a workers' compensation claim.