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If you are injured on the job or become ill as a result of your job in Kentucky, you could be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. In fact, you are likely counting on those benefits in the event of an injury or illness, but are you a covered worker? Most workers assume they are covered […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has expressed concern about the safety of workers on cellphone towers. In a news release, OSHA pointed to the recent death of a maintenance worker who fell from a tower in Texas. That fatality was followed by the collapse of two towers in West Virginia, resulting in the deaths […]
Some jobs put workers at risk of serious injury – and contrary to first impressions, the riskiest jobs are not in the public safety sector. Though law enforcement officers and firefighters do face danger at work, their occupations are not among the 10 most dangerous, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. FinancesOnline.com […]
If you are unable to work because of a job-related injury or illness, workers’ compensation benefits may be the difference between paying the mortgage and finding a foreclosure notice in the mail. There are two basic types of Kentucky workers’ compensation benefits. Medical benefits cover the cost of treating your injury or illness. Wage replacement […]
When the term “workplace accident” is mentioned, you likely envision a construction accident or transportation collision, not an employee being killed while sitting at a desk. Unfortunately, that is what happened recently at a Ford dealership in Kentucky. It’s a reminder that workplace accidents can happen to anyone at any time. On Jan. 6, a […]
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), hospitals are one of the most dangerous places to work. In 2011, hospitals throughout the United States recorded 253,700 work-related injuries and illness. That means that nearly 7 of every 100 full-time hospital employees were injured or became ill, a rate almost twice that of private […]
If you are injured on the job or become ill as a result of your employment in Kentucky, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Unfortunately, some workers hesitate to file a valid workers’ compensation claim out of fear that they will lose their job or suffer other negative repercussions. If you are concerned […]
A Save-A-Lot worker was seriously injured over the Christmas holidays in Winchester, Kentucky. According to news reports, the worker was working alone at a warehouse at the Winchester Industrial Park on December 30 while other workers apparently were on their lunch break. The worker became trapped under a steel docking plate used to create a […]
Anyone who is outdoors during January in Kentucky should take precautions, but those who work outside must be particularly vigilant about safety, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Failing to do so can lead to serious injury, or even death. January can bring unpredictable weather to the state. One day may be sunny […]
You may think of a workplace injury as an accident at a construction site or a slip and fall in an office. While such accidents certainly cause workplace injuries, the transportation industry is actually the most dangerous for workers. A UPS truck recently was injured in an accident in Louisville, Kentucky, that killed a 19-year-old […]
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Since opening his own law office in 1997, Frank Jenkins has dedicated his practice to helping disabled workers and individuals obtain the Workers' Compensation benefits to which they are entitled.
Jason attended the University of Kentucky as an undergraduate majoring in English, with a focus on creative writing. Having fallen in love with the town of Lexington, there was only one choice for him – attending the University of Kentucky College of Law.
I am a recent graduate of University of Kentucky College of Law. During law school I interned with a Family Court Judge, and also did an internship with The Children’s Law Center here in Lexington, KY. After taking the bar exam, I began work with Frank Jenkins Law Office as a Law Clerk.
For more than 15 years, the Frank Jenkins Law Office has helped workers across Kentucky obtain the workers' compensation benefits they need and deserve. Dealing with insurance companies, medical records, doctors, defense lawyers and the Department of Workers' Claims can be complex, time-consuming and frustrating — but you don't have to do it on your own! We can provide the legal skills and experience necessary to aggressively fight for your rights.
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