Did you know you have the right to choose your own doctor for a Kentucky workers’ compensation claim? It is important to know you don’t have to listen to your company’s doctor in order to to ensure you receive proper treatment, diagnosis, treatment and ultimately workers’ compensation benefits and compensation. It is important for you … Continued
Hello, I’m Ched Jennings, Founder of the Jennings Law Offices in Louisville. Some work-related injuries are serious enough that the worker will qualify for both workers’ compensation benefits AND social security DISABILITY benefits. Now to be clear, I’m not talking about Social Security Retirement. This is about Social Security DISABILITY benefits. But there’s a catch. … Continued
Episode 7: Louisville workers’ compensation attorney Ched Jennings is joined by Rodney Britton. He’s the Teamsters Local 89 Business Agent. Recently we learn that Yellow Freight is going out of business. Today, we’re going to talk about the Yellow Freight bankruptcy impacts your workers’ compensation benefits. This is definitely on the minds of employees who … Continued
Hello, I’m Ched Jennings, Founder of the Jennings Law Offices in Louisville. If you haven’t figured it out by now, the insurance company’s game plan is to deny your claim and treatment for your work injury. Here’s why you need a workers’ compensation lawyer. I call it the “AVOIDANCE GAME” and it’s simple to figure … Continued
Hello, I’m Ched Jennings, Founder of the Jennings Law Offices in Louisville. Before you hire an attorney, you should understand how attorney fees work in Kentucky workers’ comp claims. Rule #1 I’m not entitled to a fee, unless I win your case. Rule #2 The fees are set by law and my fee has to … Continued
Hello, I’m Ched Jennings, Founder of the Jennings Law Offices in Louisville. Would you go to a baby doctor for your back surgery? Of course not. You wouldn’t want to go to a divorce lawyer for your comp claim. You want an experienced, Kentucky workers’ compensation attorney handling your claim. I’m Ched Jennings and I … Continued
Episode 6: Louisville workers’ compensation attorney Ched Jennings is joined in the studio by his client, Kevin. Kevin was a Local 70 ironworker, in Louisville. He was badly injured in a fall, resulting in his being totally disabled. After 20 years of prescription narcotics, under the care of his doctor, he contacted Ched and they … Continued
What are some of the common reasons for a Kentucky workers’ compensation claim to be denied? What are some of the primary reasons most Kentucky workers compensation claims are not paid and what actions should you take if you are injured on the job and you believe a valid workers’ comp claim has been denied? … Continued
What are some of the most important things to know about workers’ compensation claims in Louisville and throughout Kentucky? How can you ensure that your Kentucky workers’ comp claim is properly filed and maximize the odds of a successful finding in your case? Your Employer is Required to Pay All of Your Medical Expenses Related … Continued
Episode 5: Louisville workers’ compensation attorney Ched Jennings is joined in the studio by a client who sustained a career ending back injury at UPS. They just concluded a successful settlement of the workers’ comp claim and it’s had a significant impact on his client’s life and future. The Jennings Law Offices Ched has … Continued