I’m Ched Jennings, Founder of the Jennings Law Offices. Let’s talk about your workers’ comp hearing in front of the judge. We do this via the Zoom video app. It’s a lot like Facetime on an iPhone. The goal of the hearing is to have you give your testimony in front of the judge. I … Continued
Hello, I’m Ched Jennings, Founder of the Jennings Law Offices. One of the steps that will happen in your Kentucky workers’ comp claim is the insurance company’s attorney will take your deposition. So, what’s a Deposition? We actually call these discovery depositions. You’ll never go through this along. I’ll always be present. The who thing … Continued
Hello, I’m Ched Jennings, founder of the Jennings Law Offices in Louisville, Kentucky. So, when you get hurt, they might try to tell you you’re not an employee, instead, you’re an independent contractor and therefore not entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. What’s the difference between an Independent Contractor and an Employee? It’s all about control. … Continued
I’m Ched Jennings, Founder of the Jennings Law Offices, in Louisville, Kentucky. Did you know the day your injury happened, a very important clock began ticking? It’s call the Statute of Limitations. Let’s talk about that. You have to file a formal workers comp claim with Frankfort within a specific period of to preserve … Continued
I’m Ched Jennings, Jennings Law Offices. So, you’ve been hurt on the job. Did you know the law requires you to provide notice of your work injury to your employer? You have a legal duty to notify a supervisor, manager or somebody else with management about your injury. If they don’t know about your work … Continued
I’m Ched Jennings, of the Jennings Law Offices. Were you injured on the job? Let’s talk about our initial client interview. When you have your initial interview with Ched Jennings, this is a chance for us to get to know each other. This meeting is absolutely free. We’ll spend 45 minutes together. I’ll listen to … Continued
I’m Ched Jennings, Founder of the Jennings Law Offices. Let’s talk about a term called Maximum Medical Improvement, or MMI. You’re really going to get to know this term. If you’ve been injured on the job, you should qualify for Kentucky workers’ comp benefits. However, as you’ve seen in many of my other videos, your … Continued
Hello, I’m Ched Jennings, Founder of the Jennings Law Offices in Louisville. Let’s talk about medical proof as it relates to your workplace injury. You don’t want to only rely on the doctors of the insurance companies. As discussed in another video, In Kentucky, you have the right to choose your own doctor for a … Continued
Hello, I’m Ched Jennings, Founder of the Jennings Law Offices in Louisville. Is a caseworker in the room when you meet with your doctor? The caseworker is not your friend. They’re actually employed by the workers’ comp insurance company. Their goal is to influence your doctor’s treatment of your workplace injury. They perhaps get your … Continued
As a Kentucky workers’ compensation attorney who’s served injured workers for decades, I can tell you the importance of taking a wider view of your claim. Workers’ comp benefits go beyond just the money. Hello, I’m Ched Jennings, Founder of the Jennings Law Offices in Louisville. Workers’ Comp is more than just the money in … Continued