Roberts Law Office Injury Podcast

Calloway County attorney Jeff Roberts publishes an injury podcast to help explain important issues, provide helpful information and to give insights into how certain issues might impact your case and/or claim. Topics will include personal injury, automobile accidents, workers compensation claims and social security disability claims. New episodes will be publish every 2 weeks. For more information about Jeff and his firm, visit http://www.JeffRobertsLaw.com. Principal office located in Murray, KY. This is an advertisement.

Applying for Social Security Disability 12/16/2024

Applying for Social Security Disability Episode 92: Calloway County social security disability attorney Jeff Roberts has handled disability claims for over 30 years throughout Western Kentucky. In this episode, he provides an overview of the social security disability programs (SSDI and SSI), as well as related topics. The Difference Between the Two Social Security Disability Programs While there are two different (SSA), the determinations are the same. If you’re disabled for one program, you’re considered disabled for the other. However, the non-disability requirements are different. What Do Other Clients Think About Jeff? We always encourage listeners to Jeff Roberts has received from many of his clients. A 5-Star rating and the comments are earned recognition and demonstrate Jeff’s commitment to his clients. As a solo attorney, he has more Google Reviews than some firms with multiple attorneys. Jeff shares the credit with his staff at the Roberts Law Office. Successfully representing injured clients is a team effort. It’s why Jeff likes to say his firm offers small town service with big city results. Jeff Roberts Represents Injured Clients Throughout Kentucky With offices located in Calloway County (Murray) and in Christian County (Hopkinsville), Jeff has a history of , clients and clients across the state. He’s represented clients from Paducah, Bowling Green, Louisville, Covington, Whitesville and many other Kentucky locations. He’s not just a Western Kentucky injury attorney. We hope you found this episode insightful and helpful. Thank you for listening! Is It Time to Speak with an Attorney about Your Social Security Disability Claim? The office phone number is (270) 753-0053 or toll free at 800-844-5108. For more information, visit . This podcast is meant to provide information and is not legal advice. Jeff’s principal office is located at 509 Main Street, Murray, Kentucky. Co-host Jim Ray is a non-attorney spokesperson. This is an advertisement. /episode/index/show/robertslawofficeinjurypodcast/id/34466895

Advice for Driving in Bad Weather 12/02/2024

Injuries to Linemen Repairing Electric Lines 11/18/2024

Injuries to Linemen Repairing Electric Lines Episode 90: Calloway County personal injury attorney Jeff Roberts discusses workers’ compensation benefits for a lineman who was injured repairing electrical lines. This applies to Kentucky linemen working though out the state or in other states. It also applies to out-of-state lineman who sustain injuries while working in Kentucky. Linemen Are Hard-Working Heroes As the weather begins to get colder, winter storms aren’t far away. When the power goes out, it’s often to with an electrical line that’s been damaged. Linemen are the guys you see heading out around the clock, usually in inclement weather to make those repairs, restoring electric power for the rest of us. What Do Other Clients Think About Jeff? We always encourage listeners to Jeff Roberts has received from many of his clients. A 5-Star rating and the comments are earned recognition and demonstrate Jeff’s commitment to his clients. As a solo attorney, he has more Google Reviews than some firms with multiple attorneys. Jeff shares the credit with his staff at the Roberts Law Office. Successfully representing injured clients is a team effort. It’s why Jeff likes to say his firm offers small town service with big city results. Jeff Roberts Represents Injured Clients Throughout Kentucky With offices located in Calloway County (Murray) and now in Christian County (Hopkinsville), Jeff has a history of , clients and clients across the state. He’s represented clients from Paducah, Bowling Green, Louisville, Covington, Whitesville and many other Kentucky locations. He’s not just a Western Kentucky injury attorney. We hope you found this episode insightful and helpful. Thank you for listening! Is It Time to Speak with an Attorney about Your Workers’ Compensation Claim? The office phone number is (270) 753-0053 or toll free at 800-844-5108. For more information, visit . This podcast is meant to provide information and is not legal advice. Jeff’s principal office is located at 509 Main Street, Murray, Kentucky. Co-host Jim Ray is a non-attorney spokesperson. This is an advertisement. /episode/index/show/robertslawofficeinjurypodcast/id/33975452

Sharing the Road with Self-Driving Vehicles 10/31/2024

Sharing the Road with Self-Driving Vehicles Episode 89: Calloway County personal injury attorney Jeff Roberts discusses accidents involving self-driving cars. For the purposes of this episode, the term “self-driving” will refer to both autonomous driving vehicles and those requiring a driver to be in the front seat, but not necessarily guiding the vehicle the entire time. New Kentucky Legislation There are two laws regarding self-driving cars became effective in July of 2024. Autonomous vehicles refer to those not needing the assistance of driver to operate on the roads. Automated driving systems enable to the vehicle to travel on the roads, but require someone to be in the driver’s seat to takeover, should that be required for safety reasons. It is legal to have an autonomous car on the road in Kentucky. Over time, this will also include large, tractor trailers. Autonomous trucks weighing 6,200 pounds or more will be legal on Kentucky beginning July 31, 2026. Safe-Driving Technology Jeff comments on how many cars are already equipped with lane departure, automatic breaking and other safety features. Fortunately, the technology being used by self-driving vehicles are even more advanced. He admits there will be a learning curve for the manufacturers of autonomous vehicles. This creates a scary situation for other drivers on the road with self-driving cars in the area. Hopefully, the technology will avoid having the vehicles camp out in the left lane; but that’s a topic for another episode! What Do Other Clients Think About Jeff? We always encourage listeners to Jeff Roberts has received from many of his clients. A 5-Star rating and the comments are earned recognition and demonstrate Jeff’s commitment to his clients. As a solo attorney, he has more Google Reviews than some firms with multiple attorneys. Jeff shares the credit with his staff at the Roberts Law Office. Successfully representing injured clients is a team effort. It’s why Jeff likes to say his firm offers small town service with big city results. Jeff Roberts Represents Injured Clients Throughout Kentucky With offices located in Calloway County (Murray) and now in Christian County (Hopkinsville), Jeff has a history of , clients and clients across the state. He’s represented clients from Paducah, Bowling Green, Louisville, Covington, Whitesville and many other Kentucky locations. He’s not just a Western Kentucky injury attorney. We hope you found this episode insightful and helpful. Thank you for listening! Is It Time to Speak with an Attorney about Your Automobile Accident Claim? The office phone number is (270) 753-0053 or toll free at 800-844-5108. For more information, visit . This podcast is meant to provide information and is not legal advice. Jeff’s principal office is located at 509 Main Street, Murray, Kentucky. Co-host Jim Ray is a non-attorney spokesperson. This is an advertisement. /episode/index/show/robertslawofficeinjurypodcast/id/33703232

Workers' Compensation Appeals 10/17/2024

Workers' Compensation Appeals Episode 88: Calloway County workers’ comp attorney Jeff Roberts discusses the process for workers’ compensation appeals. In his more than 30 years of practice, Jeff as taken several cases all the way to the Kentucky Supreme Court, on appeal. There are a number of types of appeals, which he’ll explain in today’s episode. Medical Decision Appeals In workers’ compensation cases, this is often the first type of appeal that may need to be filed. Kentucky workers’ comp provides generous . The insurance company is required to pay all reasonable and necessary expenses for treatments related to the workplace injury. However, the insurance company can question whether that treatment meets the standard, per the established guidelines. If the treatment has been denied, even though it was ordered by the treating doctor, the request for treatment can be submitted for utilization review. This review of the medical records will be performed by another doctor, although he/she might not actually specialize in that specific area of medicine. Jeff explains that the company handling the utilization process for the insurance company is actually paid by the insurance company. This could lead to a less than objective outcome, at times. If the utilization review determines that the requested treatment should be denied, this opens the door for the first type of workers’ compensation appeals. The injured worker and his/her treating doctor have the right to appeal the decision from utilization review. It’s possible to appeal on the grounds that the doctor who reviewed the case didn’t have the background to properly review the case. For instance, if your orthopedic specialist recommends a surgery, but the case was reviewed by an internist, this can be appealed. The appeal would then be reviewed by a specialist who does focus in the same area of medicine as the treating doctor. This is referred to as a request for reconsideration. At the end of the second review made, the treatment will either be approved or denied. The injured worker and his/her attorney will be able to appeal the determination to the judge, so long as the case itself has not been decided. It’s the responsibility of the injured worker and the attorney to file this appeal. However, if the dispute arises after the workers’ compensation case has been settled, it’s the insurance company’s responsibility to appeal the decision. Jeff explains that Kentucky’s benefits can last 15 year, and in some cases for a lifetime. The insurance company has a specific window of time to appeal the treatment. If they don’t file by the deadline, the treatment will usually be approved fairly quickly. It would be covered by workers’ compensation insurance. Appealing the Administrative Law Judge’s Decision While the initial claim for workers’ comp benefits is active, a decision by the judge may be eligible for a workers’ compensation appeal. For instance, if there’s a decision the injury wasn’t work-related or the severity of the injury doesn’t merit a higher level of benefits. These types of decisions can be appealed. Either side can appeal the judge’s decision. This could happen if the insurance company feels the benefits being awarded weren’t justified by the severity of the injury. These types of workers’ compensation appeals are made to the Workers’ Compensation Board. This Board is made up of 3 administrative law judges, appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate. This group will look specifically at whether the original judge followed the law in making his/her decision. It’s also possible the judge may have misunderstood the facts, as supported by the evidence. In essence, the Board is looking for judicial error. No new evidence will be submitted to the Board. This appeal is generally based on legal briefs written by the attorneys for each side. Oral arguments are rare, but they can happen. The Worker’s Compensation Board can refuse to allow the case to be appealed, at this time, because the entire claim must be decided before they can get involved. In other words, the judge handling the initial workers’ compensation claim has to make a final ruling. At that point, the Board can allow the appeal to proceed. Appealing to the Kentucky Court of Appeals Once the Workers’ Compensation Board has issued its ruling, either side can appeal to the Kentucky Court of Appeals. This court doesn’t only hear workers’ comp cases. It hears appeals of basically any type of case. These judges are elected. Cases, at this level, are heard by a 3-judge panel. The Court of Appeals is looking to see if the Workers’ Compensation Board made an error in its decision. Again, no new evidence is submitted. The review and ruling is based on the existing record and legal briefs from the attorneys. It is possible the court will ask for oral arguments on specific matters. The Court of Appeals also has the discretion to determine if the decision was legally correct, assuming there has not be legal issue decided by the Kentucky Supreme Court, in a published opinion. For instance, if there’s a question of whether a ruling was constitutional, the Court of Appeals can make that determination. That type of issue would not fall under the jurisdiction of the Workers’ Compensation Board. Do Appeals Impact Attorney Fees? In Kentucky, most workers’ compensation attorneys operate on a . Their fees are outlined in their contract and limited by Kentucky law. When a case goes up on appeal, Jeff doesn’t get paid more for the additional work. However, if the appeal is successful and results in a larger settlement, the percentage established in the contingency fee agreement remains the same, but now “the bucket” is bigger. From this perspective, the attorney does get paid more, but only because the settlement was a larger number. The attorney working for the insurance company works on an hourly rate. So, if the case goes up on appeal, they would be able to bill the insurance company addition fees, based on the increase in hours required to settle the case. Nonetheless, the attorney fees for he injured worker aren’t affected by this. Appealing to the Kentucky Supreme Court Jeff has argued before the Kentucky Supreme Court , for workers’ comp cases and other types of case. He’s developed a there. Jeff explains that a non-workers’ comp case is usually handled by the circuit court. The appeal goes to the Court of Appeals. From there, either side can file a motion for discretionary review. This asks the Kentucky Supreme Court to accept the case. The Court can decide either to hear it or not to hear that case. In workers’ comp cases, the process is different. The Kentucky constitution allows you to have at least one appeal from a lower court. The original administrative law judge and the Workers’ Comp Board are not considered courts. Therefore, the first true court decision is made by the Kentucky Court of Appeals. So, according to our state constitution, you have the right to appeal the decision of that court. That’s why the Kentucky Supreme Court must hear your appeal. Unlike non-workers’ comp cases, it does not have the discretion to refuse to hear the case. The state Supreme Court is looking for issues related to constitutionality or to make a ruling if the law hasn’t established how a statute should be interpreted for the first time. Other attorneys have invited Jeff to get involved with a particular case going to the Supreme Court. He’s also been asked by organizations to draft “friend of the court” briefs (also referred to as amicus curiae briefs) which are submitted to the Kentucky Supreme Court. What Do Other Clients Think About Jeff? We always encourage listeners to Jeff Roberts has received from many of his clients. A 5-Star rating and the comments are earned recognition and demonstrate Jeff’s commitment to his clients. As a solo attorney, he has more Google Reviews than some firms with multiple attorneys. Jeff shares the credit with his staff at the Roberts Law Office. Successfully representing injured clients is a team effort. It’s why Jeff likes to say his firm offers small town service with big city results. Jeff Roberts Represents Injured Clients Throughout Kentucky With offices located in Calloway County (Murray) and now in Christian County (Hopkinsville), Jeff has a history of , clients and clients across the state. He’s represented clients from Paducah, Bowling Green, Louisville, Covington, Whitesville and many other Kentucky locations. He’s not just a Western Kentucky injury attorney. We hope you found this episode insightful and helpful. Thank you for listening! Is It Time to Speak with an Attorney about Your Workers’ Compensation Claim? The office phone number is (270) 753-0053 or toll free at 800-844-5108. For more information, visit . This podcast is meant to provide information and is not legal advice. Jeff’s principal office is located at 509 Main Street, Murray, Kentucky. Co-host Jim Ray is a non-attorney spokesperson. This is an advertisement. /episode/index/show/robertslawofficeinjurypodcast/id/33498647

Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents 10/03/2024

Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents Episode 87: Calloway County personal injury attorney Jeff Roberts has ridden motorcycles the majority of his adult life. As an injury attorney, he’s represented injured motorcyclists for over 30 years. Today, he’s going to discuss common causes of motorcycle accidents. Each spring, Jeff records a podcast episode focused on motorcycle safety tips. The most recent was . What Do Other Clients Think About Jeff? We always encourage listeners to Jeff Roberts has received from many of his clients. A 5-Star rating and the comments are earned recognition and demonstrate Jeff’s commitment to his clients. As a solo attorney, he has more Google Reviews than some firms with multiple attorneys. Jeff shares the credit with his staff at the Roberts Law Office. Successfully representing injured clients is a team effort. It’s why Jeff likes to say his firm offers small town service with big city results. Jeff Roberts Represents Injured Clients Throughout Kentucky With offices located in Calloway County and now Christian County, Jeff has a history of , clients and clients across the state. He’s represented clients from Paducah, Bowling Green, Louisville, Covington, Whitesville and many other Kentucky locations. He’s not just a Western Kentucky injury attorney. We hope you found this episode insightful and helpful. Thank you for listening! Is It Time to Speak with an Attorney about Your Motorcycle Accident Claim? The office phone number is (270) 753-0053 or toll free at 800-844-5108. For more information, visit . This podcast is meant to provide information and is not legal advice. Jeff’s principal office is located at 509 Main Street, Murray, Kentucky. Co-host Jim Ray is a non-attorney spokesperson. This is an advertisement. /episode/index/show/robertslawofficeinjurypodcast/id/33313462

Spotting Signs of Nursing Home Abuse 09/19/2024

Spotting Signs of Nursing Home Abuse Episode 86: Calloway County personal injury attorney Jeff Roberts discusses signs to look for if you suspect nursing home abuse. This discussion is based on his over 32 years of experience. Jeff represents injured individuals across the state. The injuries and abuse experienced by elderly people in nursing homes and/or assisted living facilities should never happen. Our loved ones deserve much better. In previous episodes, Jeff has mentioned he’s also an assistant county attorney for Calloway County. He’s handled many child abuse and child neglect cases for the county. Whether it happens to a child or to an elderly individual, these cases are tragic. These victims often don’t know how to speak up for themselves. What Do Other Clients Think About Jeff? We always encourage listeners to Jeff Roberts has received from many of his clients. A 5-Star rating and the comments are earned recognition and demonstrate Jeff’s commitment to his clients. As a solo attorney, he has more Google Reviews than some firms with multiple attorneys. Jeff shares the credit with his staff at the Roberts Law Office. Successfully representing injured clients is a team effort. It’s why Jeff likes to say his firm offers small town service with big city results. Jeff Roberts Represents Injured Clients Throughout Kentucky With offices located in Calloway County and now Christian County, Jeff has a history of , clients and clients across the state. He’s represented clients from Paducah, Bowling Green, Louisville, Covington, Whitesville and many other Kentucky locations. He’s not just a Western Kentucky injury attorney. We hope you found this episode insightful and helpful. Thank you for listening! Is It Time to Speak with an Attorney about Your Nursing Home Abuse Claim? The office phone number is (270) 753-0053 or toll free at 800-844-5108. For more information, visit . This podcast is meant to provide information and is not legal advice. Jeff’s principal office is located at 509 Main Street, Murray, Kentucky. Co-host Jim Ray is a non-attorney spokesperson. This is an advertisement. /episode/index/show/robertslawofficeinjurypodcast/id/33121602

Catastrophic Work Injuries 08/21/2024

Catastrophic Work Injuries Episode 85: Calloway County workers’ compensation attorney Jeff Roberts discusses catastrophic work injuries, based on his over 32 years of experience. Jeff represents injured workers across the state. He’ll also explain a potential benefit available to the spouse, when someone is seriously injured in the workplace. With catastrophic work injuries, there a possibility that lifetime medical benefits may be awarded from the start. This could involve a , a spinal cord injury, and or some other type of serious injury. What Do Other Clients Think About Jeff? We always encourage listeners to Jeff Roberts has received from many of his clients. A 5-Star rating and the comments are earned recognition and demonstrate Jeff’s commitment to his clients. As a solo attorney, he has more Google Reviews than some firms with multiple attorneys. Jeff shares the credit with his staff at the Roberts Law Office. Successfully representing injured clients is a team effort. It’s why Jeff likes to say his firm offers small town service with big city results. Jeff Roberts Represents Injured Clients Throughout Kentucky With offices located in Calloway County and now Christian County, Jeff has a history of , clients and clients across the state. He’s represented clients from Paducah, Bowling Green, Louisville, Covington, Whitesville and many other Kentucky locations. He’s not just a Western Kentucky injury attorney. We hope you found this episode insightful and helpful. Thank you for listening! Is It Time to Speak with an Attorney about Your Workers’ Compensation Claim? The office phone number is (270) 753-0053 or toll free at 800-844-5108. For more information, visit . This podcast is meant to provide information and is not legal advice. Jeff’s principal office is located at 509 Main Street, Murray, Kentucky. Co-host Jim Ray is a non-attorney spokesperson. This is an advertisement. /episode/index/show/robertslawofficeinjurypodcast/id/32669267

Change to the Social Security Disability Look-Back Period 08/08/2024

Change to the Social Security Disability Look-Back Period Episode 84: Calloway County social security disability attorney Jeff Roberts explains a recent change to the social security disability look-back period. This refers to the number of years they have to look back over your previous work history to see if you could perform a different job, rather than receiving disability benefits. The change is actually favorable to people who are applying for social security disability. The Job History Look-Back Period This period is used by the Social Security Administration with both and in supplemental security income (SSI) claims. The objective is to determine whether you have transferrable skills, based on previous employment experience, that could enable you to seek other jobs, instead of receiving disability benefits. Jeff points out that this is particularly relevant in the case of older applicants. If you can’t return to the type of work you’ve previously performed, you might have a better chance of qualifying for disability benefits. For instance, assume you have previous experience working a cash register, but later began working in construction. If you then suffer a construction injury and decide to file for SSDI, the Social Security Administration may question if you’d still be able to return to a job working a cash register, as long as that duty was performed during the look-back period. It’s very important that you complete the job history form as honestly and as completely as possible. You’ll need to discuss your job history with your attorney so he/she has a full understanding of your unique situation. The previous job history look-back period was 15 years. As of June 2024, that period is now limited to the past 5 years. As Jeff notes, the chance that how a job is performed looking back over 5 years ago is probably fairly similar to how it’s performed today. However, how it was done 13-14 years ago could be significantly different compared to today. You might not have the current skills require to perform that job now. In Episode 67, Jeff focused specifically on . This is the form used for your job history report. The Look-Back Period Is for SSDI and SSI Claims Jeff explains the Social Security Administration offer 2 disability programs. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) applies to people who are disabled after establishing the required number of quarters actively employed. You must meet the insured status requirements. The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program is not employment-based, but it is means-tested (i.e. based on income). SSI often applies to people who were born with or developed disabilities, such as blindness, issues related to cognitive ability, diseases and/or other conditions. The look-back period of 5 years is not as relevant, now, for someone making a claim for SSI disability benefits. It would apply to applicants who have had sporadic work, during the past 5 years. You can listen to Episode 37, , for more information about which of the two programs you may be able to use. In Episode 42, Jeff answered the question, “” The change in the look-back period should not have any impact on a continuing disability review, because the person would have to already be receiving benefits, before their situation is reviewed. The episode explains what can trigger a review and what typically happens. The good news is that during a review, the Social Security Administration is now limited to going back 5 years. Jeff Handles Injuries that May Result in a Disability Claim For the past 32 years, Jeff has handled various types of including automobile accidents. He has also built a successful reputation for . Both of these may ultimately result in a claim for social security disability. Jeff is able to handle every step of this process for each of the claims, which is not as common among attorneys as you might think. What Do Other Clients Think About Jeff? We always encourage listeners to Jeff Roberts has received from many of his clients. A 5-Star rating and the comments are earned recognition and demonstrate Jeff’s commitment to his clients. As a solo attorney, he has more Google Reviews than some firms with multiple attorneys. Jeff shares the credit with his staff at the Roberts Law Office. Successfully representing injured clients is a team effort. It’s why Jeff likes to say his firm offers small town service with big city results. Jeff Roberts Represents Injured Clients Throughout Kentucky With offices located in Calloway County and now Christian County, Jeff has a history of , clients and clients across the state. He’s represented clients from Paducah, Bowling Green, Louisville, Covington, Whitesville and many other Kentucky locations. He’s not just a Western Kentucky injury attorney. We hope you found this episode insightful and helpful. Thank you for listening! Is It Time to Speak with an Attorney about Your Social Security Disability Claim? The office phone number is (270) 753-0053 or toll free at 800-844-5108. For more information, visit . This podcast is meant to provide information and is not legal advice. Jeff’s principal office is located at 509 Main Street, Murray, Kentucky. Co-host Jim Ray is a non-attorney spokesperson. This is an advertisement. /episode/index/show/robertslawofficeinjurypodcast/id/32503907

Can I Sue My Employer for a Workplace Injury? 07/23/2024

Can I Sue My Employer for a Workplace Injury? Episode 83: Calloway County workers’ compensation attorney Jeff Roberts discusses a question that comes up from time to time, “Can I sue my employer for a workplace injury?” Normally, if you’re injured on the job, you’ll file for workers’ compensation benefits. However, there may be situations in which you have a reason to pursue a lawsuit against your employer. What Do Other Clients Think About Jeff? We always encourage listeners to Jeff Roberts has received from many of his clients. A 5-Star rating and the comments are earned recognition and demonstrate Jeff’s commitment to his clients. As a solo attorney, he has more Google Reviews than some firms with multiple attorneys. Jeff shares the credit with his staff at the Roberts Law Office. Successfully representing a victim of an automobile accident is a team effort. It’s why Jeff likes to say his firm offers small town service with big city results. Jeff Roberts Represents Injured Clients Throughout Kentucky With offices located in Calloway County and now Christian County, Jeff has a history of , clients and clients across the state. He’s represented clients from Paducah, Bowling Green, Louisville, Covington, Whitesville and many other Kentucky locations. He’s not just a Western Kentucky injury attorney. We hope you found this episode insightful and helpful. Thank you for listening! Is It Time to Speak with an Attorney about Your Workers’ Compensation Claim? The office phone number is (270) 753-0053 or toll free at 800-844-5108. For more information, visit . This podcast is meant to provide information and is not legal advice. Jeff’s principal office is located at 509 Main Street, Murray, Kentucky. Co-host Jim Ray is a non-attorney spokesperson. This is an advertisement. /episode/index/show/robertslawofficeinjurypodcast/id/32258502

Road Construction Zone Accidents 07/09/2024

Road Construction Zone Accidents Episode 82: Calloway County injury attorney Jeff Roberts discusses construction zone accidents both from the personal injury (i.e. car wreck) perspective, as well as from the workers’ compensation claim standpoint. Jeff Roberts is a personal injury attorney with over 32 years of experience. He focuses on car wrecks, and trucking collisions. He’s also built a strong reputation for his skill in workers’ compensation and social security disability cases. Jeff has offices in both Murray and Hopkinsville, although he receives referrals from other attorneys from across the state. He can handle these various claims anywhere in Kentucky. What Do Other Clients Think About Jeff? We always encourage listeners to Jeff Roberts has received from many of his clients. A 5-Star rating and the comments are earned recognition and demonstrate Jeff’s commitment to his clients. As a solo attorney, he has more Google Reviews than some firms with multiple attorneys. Jeff shares the credit with his staff at the Roberts Law Office. Successfully representing a victim of an automobile accident is a team effort. It’s why Jeff likes to say his firm offers small town service with big city results. Jeff Roberts Represents Injured Clients Throughout Kentucky With offices located in Calloway County and now Christian County, Jeff has a history of , clients and clients across the state. He’s represented clients from Paducah, Bowling Green, Louisville, Covington, Whitesville and many other Kentucky locations. He’s not just a Western Kentucky injury attorney. We hope you found this episode insightful and helpful. Thank you for listening! Is It Time to Speak with an Attorney about Your Construction Zone Accident Claim? The office phone number is (270) 753-0053 or toll free at 800-844-5108. For more information, visit . This podcast is meant to provide information and is not legal advice. Jeff’s principal office is located at 509 Main Street, Murray, Kentucky. Co-host Jim Ray is a non-attorney spokesperson. This is an advertisement. /episode/index/show/robertslawofficeinjurypodcast/id/32063937

The Most Dangerous Jobs in Kentucky 06/25/2024

The Most Dangerous Jobs in Kentucky Episode 81: Calloway County workers’ compensation attorney Jeff Roberts discusses some of the findings published in the 2022-2023 Annual Report from the Department of Workers’ Claims. He’ll discuss the jobs with the most injuries, the counties where they happen and the specific types of injuries most reported as workplace injuries. Some of the data was surprising. What Do Other Clients Think About Jeff? We always encourage listeners to Jeff Roberts has received from many of his clients. A 5-Star rating and the comments are earned recognition and demonstrate Jeff’s commitment to his clients. As a solo attorney, he has more Google Reviews than some firms with multiple attorneys. Jeff shares the credit with his staff at the Roberts Law Office. Successfully representing a victim of an automobile accident is a team effort. It’s why Jeff likes to say his firm offers small town service with big city results. Jeff Roberts Represents Injured Clients Throughout Kentucky With offices located in Calloway County and now Christian County, Jeff has a history of , clients and clients across the state. He’s represented clients from Paducah, Bowling Green, Louisville, Covington, Whitesville and many other Kentucky locations. He’s not just a Western Kentucky injury attorney. We hope you found this episode insightful and helpful. Thank you for listening Is It Time to Speak with an Attorney about Your Workers’ Compensation Claim? The office phone number is (270) 753-0053 or toll free at 800-844-5108. For more information, visit . This podcast is meant to provide information and is not legal advice. Jeff’s principal office is located at 509 Main Street, Murray, Kentucky. Co-host Jim Ray is a non-attorney spokesperson. This is an advertisement. /episode/index/show/robertslawofficeinjurypodcast/id/31880507

Tractor Trailer Accident Factors 06/11/2024

Tractor Trailer Accident Factors Episode 80: Calloway County personal injury attorney Jeff Roberts reviews truck accident data from the Kentucky State Police. This is the most current, published report from the KSP, but it offers some very interesting insights for people to consider, especially as summer driving increases. The Kentucky State Police publishes a Traffic Collision Facts Report on an annual basis. The most current year available is and we’ll be using this as a basis for today’s discussion. Jeff Roberts has been practicing for over 32 years in Western Kentucky. His primary office is located in Murray (Calloway County) and his secondary office is in Hopkinsville (Christian County). Motor vehicle accidents, including , make up the largest part of his practice. What Do Other Clients Think About Jeff? We always encourage listeners to Jeff Roberts has received from many of his clients. A 5-Star rating and the comments are earned recognition and demonstrate Jeff’s commitment to his clients. As a solo attorney, he has more Google Reviews than some firms with multiple attorneys. Jeff shares the credit with his staff at the Roberts Law Office. Successfully representing a victim of an automobile accident is a team effort. It’s why Jeff likes to say his firm offers small town service with big city results. Jeff Roberts Represents Injured Clients Throughout Kentucky With offices located in Calloway County and now Christian County, Jeff has a history of , clients and clients across the state. He’s represented clients from Paducah, Bowling Green, Louisville, Covington, Whitesville and many other Kentucky locations. He’s not just a Western Kentucky injury attorney. We hope you found this episode insightful and helpful. Thank you for listening! Is It Time to Speak with an Attorney about Your Truck Accident Claim? The office phone number is (270) 753-0053 or toll free at 800-844-5108. For more information, visit . This podcast is meant to provide information and is not legal advice. Jeff’s principal office is located at 509 Main Street, Murray, Kentucky. Co-host Jim Ray is a non-attorney spokesperson. This is an advertisement. /episode/index/show/robertslawofficeinjurypodcast/id/31701662

Summer Driving Tips for Western Kentucky 05/28/2024

Avoid Negatively Impacting Social Security Disability Benefits 05/13/2024

Avoid Negatively Impacting Social Security Disability Benefits Episode 78: Calloway County social security disability attorney Jeff Roberts discusses various factors such as a law suit settlement, lottery winnings and other income that could negatively impact social security disability benefits. There are 2 Different Social Security Disability Programs Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are two different programs under the Social Security Administration. Jeff explains that the disability determination is the same for both programs. If you are considered disabled for one of the programs, you’re also considered disabled for the other program. Benefits under the (SSDI) program are based on what you paid into the system, over a specified period of time. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are paid on a financial need basis. SSI considers the income (and need) of the entire household, not just the disabled individual. What Do Other Clients Think About Jeff? We always encourage listeners to Jeff Roberts has received from many of his clients. A 5-Star rating and the comments are earned recognition and demonstrate Jeff’s commitment to his clients. As a solo attorney, he has more Google Reviews than some firms with multiple attorneys. Jeff shares the credit with his staff at the Roberts Law Office. Successfully representing a victim of an automobile accident is a team effort. It’s why Jeff likes to say his firm offers small town service with big city results. Jeff Roberts Represents Injured Clients Throughout Kentucky With offices located in Calloway County and now Christian County, Jeff has a history of , clients and clients across the state. He’s represented clients from Paducah, Bowling Green, Louisville, Covington, Whitesville and many other Kentucky locations. He’s not just a Western Kentucky injury attorney. We hope you found this episode insightful and helpful. Thank you for listening! Is It Time to Speak with an Attorney about Your Social Security Disability Claim? The office phone number is (270) 753-0053 or toll free at 800-844-5108. For more information, visit . This podcast is meant to provide information and is not legal advice. Jeff’s principal office is located at 509 Main Street, Murray, Kentucky. Co-host Jim Ray is a non-attorney spokesperson. This is an advertisement. /episode/index/show/robertslawofficeinjurypodcast/id/31260827

How Are My Workers' Comp Benefits Calculated? 04/29/2024

How Are My Workers' Comp Benefits Calculated? Episode 77: Calloway County workers’ compensation attorney Jeff Roberts addresses a question he’s often asked, “How are my workers’ comp benefits calculated?” As he explains, sometimes the individual might already be receiving temporary total disability (TTD) benefits, but there can be mistakes in how these are calculated. Most of the time, the individual is actually being underpaid. What Do Other Clients Think About Jeff? We always encourage listeners to Jeff Roberts has received from many of his clients. A 5-Star rating and the comments are earned recognition and demonstrate Jeff’s commitment to his clients. As a solo attorney, he has more Google Reviews than some firms with multiple attorneys. Jeff shares the credit with his staff at the Roberts Law Office. Successfully representing a victim of an automobile accident is a team effort. It’s why Jeff likes to say his firm offers small town service with big city results. Jeff Roberts Represents Injured Clients Throughout Kentucky With offices located in Calloway County and now Christian County, Jeff has a history of , clients and clients across the state. He’s represented clients from Paducah, Bowling Green, Louisville, Covington, Whitesville and many other Kentucky locations. He’s not just a Western Kentucky injury attorney. We hope you found this episode insightful and helpful. Thank you for listening! Is It Time to Speak with an Attorney about Your Workplace Injury Claim? The office phone number is (270) 753-0053 or toll free at 800-844-5108. For more information, visit . This podcast is meant to provide information and is not legal advice. Jeff’s principal office is located at 509 Main Street, Murray, Kentucky. Co-host Jim Ray is a non-attorney spokesperson. This is an advertisement. /episode/index/show/robertslawofficeinjurypodcast/id/31033633

Listing of Impairments for Social Security Claims 04/15/2024

Listing of Impairments for Social Security Claims Episode 76: Calloway County social security disability attorney Jeff Roberts reviews the various types of conditions you might have, which would qualify you for social security disability benefits. These conditions are found in the Listing of Impairments for social security claims. Jeff has practiced law for 32 years. He focuses in personal injury, workers’ compensation and social security disability (both ). At times, an injured individual may need to file 2 or more of these types of claims, all related to a single incident. The three types of cases overlap more than people might think. It can make it easier and more cost-effective if your attorney can handle each of these claims for you. What Do Other Clients Think About Jeff? We always encourage listeners to Jeff Roberts has received from many of his clients. A 5-Star rating and the comments are earned recognition and demonstrate Jeff’s commitment to his clients. As a solo attorney, he has more Google Reviews than some firms with multiple attorneys. Jeff shares the credit with his staff at the Roberts Law Office. Successfully representing a victim of an automobile accident is a team effort. It’s why Jeff likes to say his firm offers small town service with big city results. Jeff Roberts Represents Injured Clients Throughout Kentucky With offices located in Calloway County and now Christian County, Jeff has a history of , clients and clients across the state. He’s represented clients from Paducah, Bowling Green, Louisville, Covington, Whitesville and many other Kentucky locations. He’s not just a Western Kentucky injury attorney. We hope you found this episode insightful and helpful. Thank you for listening! Is It Time to Speak with an Attorney about Your Social Security Disability Claim? The office phone number is (270) 753-0053 or toll free at 800-844-5108. For more information, visit . This podcast is meant to provide information and is not legal advice. Jeff’s principal office is located at 509 Main Street, Murray, Kentucky. Co-host Jim Ray is a non-attorney spokesperson. This is an advertisement. /episode/index/show/robertslawofficeinjurypodcast/id/30829138

Motorcycle Safety Tips and Advice 04/01/2024

Motorcycle Safety Tips and Advice Episode 75: Calloway County personal injury attorney Jeff Roberts provides his annual motorcycle safety tips and advice episode. Jeff has been a motorcyclist for many years. As an attorney who handles motorcycle accidents, in addition to car wrecks and trucking collisions, he’s seen some horrific cases. He understands that there are some pre-season actions that motorcyclists could take that may help to prevent accidents in the upcoming, riding season. Each year, Jeff records a motorcycle safety episode. There’s no doubt that in a , the motorcyclist will often sustain more injuries than the driver of the car involved. This episode is an effort to help both motorcyclists, as well as other drivers, to potentially avoid these situations. As both an injury attorney and someone who also rides motorcycles, Jeff is convinced that it’s rarely a result of the conduct of the motorcyclist, when a wreck occurs. What Do Other Clients Think About Jeff? We always encourage listeners to Jeff Roberts has received from many of his clients. A 5-Star rating and the comments are earned recognition and demonstrate Jeff’s commitment to his clients. As a solo attorney, he has more Google Reviews than some firms with multiple attorneys. Jeff shares the credit with his staff at the Roberts Law Office. Successfully representing a victim of an automobile accident is a team effort. It’s why Jeff likes to say his firm offers small town service with big city results. Jeff Roberts Represents Injured Clients Throughout Kentucky With offices located in Calloway County and now Christian County, Jeff has a history of , clients and clients across the state. He’s represented clients from Paducah, Bowling Green, Louisville, Covington, Whitesville and many other Kentucky locations. He’s not just a Western Kentucky injury attorney. We hope you found this episode insightful and helpful. Thank you for listening! Is It Time to Speak with an Attorney about Your Motorcycle Wreck? The office phone number is (270) 753-0053 or toll free at 800-844-5108. For more information, visit . This podcast is meant to provide information and is not legal advice. Jeff’s principal office is located at 509 Main Street, Murray, Kentucky. Co-host Jim Ray is a non-attorney spokesperson. This is an advertisement. /episode/index/show/robertslawofficeinjurypodcast/id/30625698

The Nurse Case Manager's Role 03/18/2024

The Nurse Case Manager's Role Episode 74: In this episode, Calloway County workers’ compensation attorney Jeff Roberts discusses the nurse case manager’s role in your workers’ comp claim. This nurse does not work for the doctor treating your workplace injury. Instead, the nurse case manager works for the insurance company handling your claim. In summary, if you’ve been injured on the job and a nurse case manager gets involved in your case, let your attorney know. While there are some things the nurse case manager can do to facilitate decisions related to your treatment, there are many ways she/he can negatively influence the treatment and care you actually receive. At the end of the day, that case manager works for the insurance company, not your doctor. What Do Other Clients Think About Jeff? We always encourage listeners to Jeff Roberts has received from many of his clients. A 5-Star rating and the comments are earned recognition and demonstrate Jeff’s commitment to his clients. As a solo attorney, he has more Google Reviews than some firms with multiple attorneys. Jeff shares the credit with his staff at the Roberts Law Office. Successfully representing a victim of an automobile accident is a team effort. It’s why Jeff likes to say his firm offers small town service with big city results. Jeff Roberts Represents Injured Clients Throughout Kentucky With offices located in Calloway County and now Christian County, Jeff has a history of , clients and clients across the state. He’s represented clients from Paducah, Bowling Green, Louisville, Covington, Whitesville and many other Kentucky locations. He’s not just a Western Kentucky injury attorney. We hope you found this episode insightful and helpful. Thank you for listening! Is It Time to Speak with an Attorney about Your Workers’ Compensation Claim? The office phone number is (270) 753-0053 or toll free at 800-844-5108. For more information, visit . This podcast is meant to provide information and is not legal advice. Jeff’s principal office is located at 509 Main Street, Murray, Kentucky. Co-host Jim Ray is a non-attorney spokesperson. This is an advertisement. /episode/index/show/robertslawofficeinjurypodcast/id/30427198

Tips Involving a Hit and Run Accident 02/29/2024

Tips Involving a Hit and Run Accident Episode 73: In this episode, Calloway County personal injury attorney Jeff Roberts discusses important issues involved if you’ve been in a hit and run accident. When these collisions occur, they complicate the situation, but there are ways to ensure at least some, if not all, of your damages are addressed. What Do Other Clients Think About Jeff? We always encourage listeners to Jeff Roberts has received from many of his clients. A 5-Star rating and the comments are earned recognition and demonstrate Jeff’s commitment to his clients. As a solo attorney, he has more Google Reviews than some firms with multiple attorneys. Jeff shares the credit with his staff at the Roberts Law Office. Successfully representing a victim of an automobile accident is a team effort. It’s why Jeff likes to say his firm offers small town service with big city results. Jeff Roberts Represents Injured Clients Throughout Kentucky With offices located in Calloway County and now Christian County, Jeff has a history of , clients and clients across the state. He’s represented clients from Paducah, Bowling Green, Louisville, Covington, Whitesville and many other Kentucky locations. He’s not just a Western Kentucky injury attorney. We hope you found this episode insightful and helpful. Thank you for listening! Is It Time to Speak with an Attorney about Your Hit and Run Accident Claim? The office phone number is (270) 753-0053 or toll free at 800-844-5108. For more information, visit . This podcast is meant to provide information and is not legal advice. Jeff’s principal office is located at 509 Main Street, Murray, Kentucky. Co-host Jim Ray is a non-attorney spokesperson. This is an advertisement. /episode/index/show/robertslawofficeinjurypodcast/id/30166448

5 Common Misunderstandings About Workers' Comp 02/15/2024

5 Common Misunderstandings About Workers' Comp Episode 72: In this episode, Calloway County workers’ compensation attorney Jeff Roberts explains 5 common misunderstandings about workers’ comp that workers often have. Unfortunately, some of those may keep an injured worker from pursuing his/her right to workers’ compensation benefits. Let’s hope that changes after today’s discussion. What Do Other Clients Think About Jeff? We always encourage listeners to Jeff Roberts has received from many of his clients. A 5-Star rating and the comments are earned recognition and demonstrate Jeff’s commitment to his clients. As a solo attorney, he has more Google Reviews than some firms with multiple attorneys. Jeff shares the credit with his staff at the Roberts Law Office. Successfully representing a victim of an automobile or motorcycle accident is a team effort. It’s why Jeff likes to say his firm offers small town service with big city results. Jeff Roberts Represents Injured Clients Throughout Kentucky With offices located in Calloway County and now Christian County, Jeff has a history of , clients and clients across the state. He’s represented clients from Paducah, Bowling Green, Louisville, Covington, Whitesville and many other Kentucky locations. He’s not just a Western Kentucky injury attorney. We hope you found this episode insightful and helpful. Thank you for listening! Is It Time to Speak with an Attorney about Your Automobile Accident Claim? The office phone number is (270) 753-0053 or toll free at 800-844-5108. For more information, visit . This podcast is meant to provide information and is not legal advice. Jeff’s principal office is located at 509 Main Street, Murray, Kentucky. Co-host Jim Ray is a non-attorney spokesperson. This is an advertisement. /episode/index/show/robertslawofficeinjurypodcast/id/29968653

Risks of Using Your Personal Vehicle for Work 02/01/2024

Risks of Using Your Personal Vehicle for Work Episode 71: In this episode, Calloway County attorney Jeff Roberts discusses accidents and injuries related to Uber and Lyft drivers. He’ll also share some interesting facts about how these drivers may inadvertently nullify their personal automobile insurance policies. He’ll discuss what passengers need to know if they are in a collision while using a ride-share service. Jeff will talk about what you need to do if you’re hit by a ride-share driver. We’ll also discuss similar issues involving food deliver services such as Door Dash, Uber Eats and others. What Do Other Clients Think About Jeff? We always encourage listeners to Jeff Roberts has received from many of his clients. A 5-Star rating and the comments are earned recognition and demonstrate Jeff’s commitment to his clients. As a solo attorney, he has more Google Reviews than some firms with multiple attorneys. Jeff shares the credit with his staff at the Roberts Law Office. Successfully representing a victim of an automobile or motorcycle accident is a team effort. It’s why Jeff likes to say his firm offers small town service with big city results. Jeff Roberts Represents Injured Clients Throughout Kentucky With offices located in Calloway County and now Christian County, Jeff has a history of , clients and clients across the state. He’s represented clients from Paducah, Bowling Green, Louisville, Covington, Whitesville and many other Kentucky locations. He’s not just a Western Kentucky injury attorney. We hope you found this episode insightful and helpful. Thank you for listening! Is It Time to Speak with an Attorney about Your Automobile Accident Claim? The office phone number is (270) 753-0053 or toll free at 800-844-5108. For more information, visit . This podcast is meant to provide information and is not legal advice. Jeff’s principal office is located at 509 Main Street, Murray, Kentucky. Co-host Jim Ray is a non-attorney spokesperson. This is an advertisement. /episode/index/show/robertslawofficeinjurypodcast/id/29750893

Injuries to Minors Qualify for Workers' Comp 01/17/2024

Injuries to Minors Qualify for Workers' Comp Episode 70: In this episode, Jeff Roberts discusses an annual report issued by the Kentucky Department of Workers’ Claims. He focuses on the Injuries to Minors section of the report. He’ll talk about the types of jobs resulting in these injuries and the fact that parents may not think about opening a workers’ comp claim. In fact, minors actively working in Kentucky are eligible for benefits if they are injured in the workplace. For Parents If you’re a parent and your minor child sustained an injury at work, consider seeking legal advice from . Jeff is happy to speak with you about the situation and will offer some free advice about your options. What Do Other Clients Think About Jeff? We always encourage listeners to Jeff Roberts has received from many of his clients. A 5-Star rating and the comments are earned recognition and demonstrate Jeff’s commitment to his clients. As a solo attorney, he has more Google Reviews than some firms with multiple attorneys. Jeff shares the credit with his staff at the Roberts Law Office. Successfully representing a victim of an automobile or motorcycle accident is a team effort. It’s why Jeff likes to say his firm offers small town service with big city results. Jeff Roberts Represents Injured Clients Throughout Kentucky With offices located in Calloway County and now Christian County, Jeff has a history of , clients and clients across the state. He’s represented clients from Paducah, Bowling Green, Louisville, Covington, Whitesville and many other Kentucky locations. He’s not just a Western Kentucky injury attorney. We hope you found this episode insightful and helpful. Thank you for listening! Is It Time to Speak with an Attorney about your Childs’ Workers’ Compensation Claim? The office phone number is (270) 753-0053 or toll free at 800-844-5108. For more information, visit . This podcast is meant to provide information and is not legal advice. Jeff’s principal office is located at 509 Main Street, Murray, Kentucky. Co-host Jim Ray is a non-attorney spokesperson. This is an advertisement. /episode/index/show/robertslawofficeinjurypodcast/id/29527398

Should You Give a Recorded Statement? 01/03/2024

Should You Give a Recorded Statement? Episode 69: In this episode, Jeff Roberts discusses the issue of whether you should give a recorded statement to an insurance adjuster. This situation can occur after a car wreck, motorcycle accident or even if you have a workers’ comp claim. Jeff has practiced law over 30 years and understands why they want a recorded statement and how it can potentially be used against you. What Do Other Clients Think About Jeff? We always encourage listeners to Jeff Roberts has received from many of his clients. A 5-Star rating and the comments are earned recognition and demonstrate Jeff’s commitment to his clients. As a solo attorney, he has more Google Reviews than some firms with multiple attorneys. Jeff shares the credit with his staff at the Roberts Law Office. Successfully representing a victim of an automobile or motorcycle accident is a team effort. It’s why Jeff likes to say his firm offers small town service with big city results. Jeff Roberts Represents Injured Clients Throughout Kentucky With offices located in Calloway County and now Christian County, Jeff has a history of , clients and clients across the state. He’s represented clients from Paducah, Bowling Green, Louisville, Covington, Whitesville and many other Kentucky locations. He’s not just a Western Kentucky injury attorney. We hope you found this episode insightful and helpful. Thank you for listening! Is It Time to Speak with an Attorney about your Workers’ Compensation Claim? The office phone number is (270) 753-0053 or toll free at 800-844-5108. For more information, visit . This podcast is meant to provide information and is not legal advice. Jeff’s principal office is located at 509 Main Street, Murray, Kentucky. Co-host Jim Ray is a non-attorney spokesperson. This is an advertisement. /episode/index/show/robertslawofficeinjurypodcast/id/29327988

Workers' Comp Designated Physician Form and Reimbursement Form 12/20/2023

Social Security Disability Form 3369 12/06/2023

Avoiding Traffic Accidents During the Holidays 11/22/2023

Avoiding Traffic Accidents During the Holidays Episode 66: In this episode, Murray, Kentucky injury attorney Jeff Roberts talks about tips for avoiding traffic accidents during the holidays. That period between Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year can be exciting, but it’s also full of distractions. Those distractions, such as lights and decorations are wonderful, but they often mean your eyes, and as well as those in the cars around you, are not always focused on the road. That’s when problems can occur. What Do Other Clients Think About Jeff? We always encourage listeners to Jeff Roberts has received from many of his clients. A 5-Star rating and the comments are earned recognition and demonstrate Jeff’s commitment to his clients. As a solo attorney, he has more Google Reviews than some firms with multiple attorneys. Jeff shares the credit with his staff at the Roberts Law Office. Successfully representing a victim of an automobile or motorcycle accident is a team effort. It’s why Jeff likes to say his firm offers small town service with big city results. Jeff Roberts Represents Injured Clients Throughout Kentucky With offices located in Calloway County and now Christian County, Jeff has a history of , clients and clients across the state. He’s represented clients from Paducah, Bowling Green, Louisville, Covington, Whitesville and many other Kentucky locations. He’s not just a Western Kentucky injury attorney. We hope you found this episode insightful and helpful. Thank you for listening! Is It Time to Speak with an Attorney about your Motor Vehicle Accident Claim? The office phone number is (270) 753-0053 or toll free at 800-844-5108. For more information, visit . This podcast is meant to provide information and is not legal advice. Jeff’s principal office is located at 509 Main Street, Murray, Kentucky. Co-host Jim Ray is a non-attorney spokesperson. This is an advertisement. /episode/index/show/robertslawofficeinjurypodcast/id/28756983

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