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 SSDI and SSI claims).  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 ..read more

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 nega ..read more

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 Reviews 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 ..read more

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 read the Google Reviews 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 h ..read more

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 Cl ..read more

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 an experienced, Kentucky workers ..read more

Episode 36: Calloway County workers’ compensation attorney Jeff Roberts discusses workplace fatalities and how benefits are assigned in the event of a Kentucky workplace fatality.    Jeff begins by clarifying that a workplace fatality may occur as an immediate result of the injury or later (days, weeks, months or even years.).  Surgical complications occurring some time after the injury has occurred will still typically be classified as a workplace fatality, assuming the surgery was related to the original injury sustained on the job.  We hope you found this episode insight ..read more

Episode 26:  In today’s episode, personal injury attorney Jeff Roberts discusses injuries resulting in a loss of use or an amputation.  This is a difficult topic, but he has over 28 years of experience representing clients who have suffered these due to workplace injuries, trucking collisions, car wrecks and motorcycle accidents. For more information, visit www.JeffRobertsLaw.com. 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.&nbs ..read more

Episode 51: Calloway County workers’ compensation attorney Jeff Roberts talks about how PTSD is not adequately covered for first responders in Kentucky under the workers' compensation law. He explains that post-traumatic stress disorder used to be covered, but was changed in 1994 so that it was only covered in the case of a physical injury in the same incident. He goes on to discuss the consequences of this new law, which does not cover those with PTSD from traumatic events that did not result in physical injuries. We need to stand behind our first responders and support them in any way we can ..read more

Episode 21:  Calloway County attorney Jeff Roberts has been practicing for 27 years.  He’s going to provide his perspective and advice for anyone considering law school and becoming an attorney.  Jeff’s daughter Clarissa, recently graduated from law school, so Jeff’s been able to develop an even newer perspective on the decision.  Law school will definitely teach you how to be a workaholic.  In Jeff’s opinion, the successful attorneys typically work substantially longer than a normal work week.  In fact, practicing law is significantly different than what Jeff tho ..read more