Workers comp hand injury settlements in Kentucky
A hand injury workers comp settlement in Kentucky depends on the physician impairment rating (AMA Guides), multiplied by your weekly benefit. The statute of limitations is 2 years.
PPD weeks
-
rating-based
SOL
2 yr
to file claim
Statute
KRS 342.730(1)(b)
Kentucky uses the AMA Guides for impairment rating.
High-risk class codes for hand injuries
Occupations most likely to file hand injury claims:
FAQs
What is the average hand injury workers comp settlement in Kentucky?
Kentucky uses AMA Guides physician impairment rating rather than a fixed body-part schedule. A workers comp lawyer will compute the expected settlement using the impairment rating × statutory weeks formula.
Do I need a lawyer for a hand injury in Kentucky?
Hand injuries often involve disputed impairment ratings, surgical care decisions, and large lump-sum (Compromise & Release) negotiations. Most workers comp lawyers offer free consultations and only collect a fee if you recover.
How long do I have to file a workers comp claim for a hand injury in Kentucky?
2 years from the date of injury. Hand injuries that develop over time (cumulative trauma) may have different deadline triggers.