Roberts Law Office Injury Podcast

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, motorcycle accidents and trucking collisions.   He's also built a strong reput...

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 A...

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 curren...

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 progr...

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 O...

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 dis...

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...

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 invol...

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 read the Google R...

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 encoura...

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...

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...

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 Clien...

Episode 68: In this episode, Calloway County workers' compensation attorney Jeff Roberts discusses 2 important forms you'll need to complete when filing a workers' comp claim in Kentucky.   The first is the Designated Physician Form and the second is the Expense Reimbursement Form. What Do Other Clients Think About Jeff? We always encourage listeners to read the Google Reviews Jeff Roberts has rec...

Episode 67: In this episode, Murray, Kentucky disability attorney Jeff Roberts, discusses the Work History Report, referred to as Social Security Disability Form 3369.   If you are trying to get social security disability benefits , it's often a good idea to apply on your own, first.   As Jeff explains, the vast majority of these applications will be denied.   This notification is typically issued...

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 y...

Episode 65: In this episode, injury attorney Jeff Roberts discusses several, frequently asked questions about a motor vehicle claim.   He's spent the last 30 years representing people injured in car wrecks, motorcycle accidents and semi-truck collisions.   These are complicated cases and often involve layers of important factors.   It's why the answers aren't always as easy as you might assume. Je...

Episode 64: In this episode, Calloway County workers' compensation attorney Jeff Roberts answers common questions about your workers' compensation claim.   Jeff has offices in both Murray and Hopkinsville, Kentucky. He's practiced workers' comp law for the past 30 years.   He realizes that if you've been injured, you need the right answers, quickly. Jeff Roberts Represents Injured Clients Througho...

Episode 63: Calloway County injury attorney Jeff Roberts has offices in both Murray and Hopkinsville, Kentucky. He's handled motor vehicle accident cases for over 30 years.   In today's episode, Jeff discusses the complications involved in multiple vehicle collisions.   How to you determine which driver was negligent and who's insurance is going to pay for your damages?   Let's join Jeff for some...

Episode 62: Workers' compensation attorney Jeff Roberts has offices in both Murray and Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Over the past 30 years he's handled numerous claims from nurses, hospital staff and doctors who have been injured while working in the hospital.   In this episode, Jeff will discuss some of the more common hospital injuries and workers' compensation claims. Recognized Experience Throughou...

Episode 61: Calloway County attorney Jeff Roberts has over 30 years of experience as a workers' compensation attorney.   Many of the claims he's handled involved factory accidents and injuries.   In this episode, he'll discuss common types of factory injuries and what you should do if it happens to you. Recognized Experience Throughout Kentucky Jeff is often contacted by other attorneys across the...

Episode 60: Calloway County attorney Jeff Roberts explains what happens to your workers' comp benefits if you lose your job or change jobs.   There's also the risk that your company goes out of business.   Regardless, will you still be able to get your workers' compensation benefits?   Let's listen to Jeff explain how the law works. Recognized Experience Throughout Kentucky We wrap up the episode...

Episode 59: Calloway County attorney Jeff Roberts has over 30 years of experience handling car wreck cases.   If he can establish negligence, there settlement or jury verdict typically comes down to the insurance carried by the at-fault driver.   In this episode, Jeff will explain the various types of insurance coverages and why each of them is important.   You can use this information to be sure...

Episode 58: Calloway County attorney Jeff Roberts discusses 2 important topics, especially during the "back to school" season.   He hopes you'll take time to talk about these topics with your children, even if they are going to college.   Please consider sharing this episode with other parents and school groups.   Let's listen to Jeff discuss pedestrian accidents and bicycle accidents. Jeff Robert...