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Workers Comp Suit Against Wal-Mart Certified As Class Action

A federal judge in Colorado has certified a class action against Wal-Mart related to its alleged wrongful handling of workers compensation claims in that state. If you have suffered a work injury and have a Kentucky workers compensation claim, contact Lexington, Kentucky workers compensation lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Death From Miner's Death Suit Against Massey Energy Settled for $2.1 Million

A lawsuit following from the death of a coal miner against Massey Energy has been settled for $2.1 million. If you or a family member have been injured on the job, call Lexington, Kentucky work injury lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Employee's Commute Ruled Within Course of Employment Under Kentucky Workers Compensation Law

A employee's commute to work can fall under the Kentucky workers compensatin law in certain circumstances. If you have suffered a work injury in Kentucky or have a Kentucky workers compensation claim, contact Lexington, Kentucky workers compensation lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Worker At 3M Plant Electrocuted

A worker at the 3M plant in Cynthiana, Kentucky who was electrocuted died on May 6, 2010, at UK hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

Workers Sue over Plant Explosion

Workers at a North Carolina plant have filed suit against a number of design, manufacturing and installation firms they claim responsible for an explosion at the plant last year.

Workers Compensation Insurance Fraud Case Settled for $20 Million

A staffing agency has settled a workers compensation insurance fraud case for $20 million. The company underreported the number of its employees.

Workers Pressured Not To Report Work Injuries, Government Report States

Retaliation for reporting a work injury or safety issue is a concern for many employees. Workers report feeling pressured and threatened with discipline if they report work injuries according to OSHA. As a result, work injuries are being underreported.

16 American Workers Killed Each Day

16 workers each day are killed in the United States on the job due to their employer's reckless negligence.  Watch  the worker safety video 16 Deaths Per Day.   

Before Congress is the Protecting America's Workers Act; contact your Senators and your Representatives to support this bill.  You can contact Representative Ben Chandler here, Senator Mitch McConnell here, and Senator Jim Bunning here.

Lexington, Kentucky worker safety lawyer Robert Abell represents individual workers and employees in work injury and workers compensation cases.
  

Injured Workers Settle Disability Discrimination Suit For $6.2 Million

Workers, who had been hurt on the job and tried to return to work, have settled a class action disability discrimination suit for $6.2 million. The workers sued Sears after they were hurt on the job, tried to return to work but Sears refused to provide them a reasonable accomodation for their disability, the suit claimed. As a result, when their leave time expired, the workers were fired.

The federal Americans With Disabilities Act and the Kentucky Civil Rights Act both require employers to reasonably accomodate an employee's disability, provided the employee can do their job. 

Source:  Reuters 

Lexington, Kentucky work injury lawyer Robert L. Abell represents injured workers in disability discrimination and workers compensation cases. 

Plant Explosion Injures 7

Seven workers were injured Monday, September 28, 2009, from an explosion at the Special Metals nickel alloy plant in Burnaugh.  The plant's furnace exploded about 3 p.m. injuring the workers.

Lexington, Kentucky work injury lawyer Robert L. Abell represents injured workers in workers compensation cases.

"Exposing Deceptive Defense Doctors" reviewed by Robert Abell

Dorothy Clay Sims, a Florida lawyer, has written a book to help lawyers for injured workers expose the deceptions offered by doctors for the insurance companies. Lexington, Kentucky workers compensation lawyer Robert L. Abell reviewed for the Kentucky Justice Association publication, The Advocate.

$6.7 Million Verdict for Worker Killed by Burns - Kentucky Work Injury Lawyer

The estate of a Latino worker recovered $6.7 million from Archer Daniels Midland after he was killed in a work accident there. Contact Lexington, Kentucky workers compensation lawyer Robert L. Abell about your Kentucky workers compensation claim.

Are Claims Adjusters Paid To Deny Workers Compensation Claims?

Are workers compensation claims adjusters paid bonuses to deny claims? A Colorado lawmaker says that documents produced in that state show that claims adjusters were paid bonuses to deny workers compensation claims. Call Lexington, Kentucky workers compensation lawyer Robert L. Abell about your Kentucky workers compensation claim.

Workplace Death Results In OSHA Fine - Kentucky Work Injury Lawyer

Unsafe working conditions lead to work injuries for employees. If you have been hurt on the job, contact Lexington, Kentucky workers compensation lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Grant County Man Electrocuted -- Kentucky Work Injury Lawyer

A Grant County man, Tyler Cummins of Dry Ridge, was electrocuted and killed Monday, July 27, 2009, in a dump truck accident at Showplace Landscaping.  The dump truck struck some power lines which fell and electrocuted Mr. Cummins.

Robert L. Abell, a lawyer in Lexington, Kentucky, represents individuals injured or killed in on the job accidents and workers compensation cases.

Source:  Lexington Herald-Leader

Worker Injured By Unexplained Fall Entitled To Benefits -- Kentucky Workers Compensation Lawyer

A worker injured in a fall on the job is entitled to workers compensation benefits. If you have been injured on the job, contact Lexington, Kentucky workers compensation lawyer Robert L. Abell.

Hispanic Worker Deaths Show Sharp Rise -- Kentucky Work Injury Lawyer

Hispanic worker deaths have sharply increased, even though overall worker deaths are declining.  Deaths of Hispanic workers have increased 76% since 1992; worker fatalities overall have declined 10% in the same period. 

Robert L. Abell, a Lexington, Kentucky lawyer, represents persons who have suffered a work injury in workers compensation cases.

Source:  USA Today

OSHA Investigates Construction Deaths -- Kentucky Work Injury Lawyer

Construction workers can recover workers compensation benefits for their construction work injuries. If you have been injured on your construction job, contact Lexington, Kentucky workers compensation lawyer Robert L. Abell.

Safety Violations Provoke $107,500 In OSHA Fines -- Kentucky Work Injury Lawyer

Workplace safety violations have led to $107,500 in proposed OSHA fines for a Delaware refinery.  OSHA cited a number of repeat violations: failure to conduct and document safety inspections, failure to conduct and document safety tests on equipment, failure to conduct a hazard analysis, and failure to maintain safety information for employees.  In addition to the repeat violations, OSHA also issued citations for failure to address the findings of a hazard analysis, failure to complete thorough incident reports and failure to use a proper procedure to change and publish safety guidelines.

Electrician Killed At Fazoli's Restaurant - Kentucky Work Injury Lawyer

Kentucky workers compensation law provides for benefits where a worker is killed on the job. Contact Lexington, Kentucky workers compensation lawyer Robert L. Abell with your questions about workers compensation in Kentucky.

Blood Splattering In Eye of Health Care Worker Is Compensable Work Injury

What medical care is a worker entitled to that suffers a work injury? Kentucky law provides that an injured worker is entitled to medical care reasonably necessary for cure and relief from the injury. If you have suffered a work injury, contact Lexington, Kentucky workers compensation lawyer Robert L. Abell.

"That's the game, baby" - Workers Compensation Insurance Company Expert Witness Explaining Testimony

Have you been injured at work and have a workers compensation claim? Contact a workers compensation lawyer that knows the games played by workers compensation insurance companies and protect your rights and family; contact Robert Abell, Lexington, Kentucky workers compensation lawyer.