1. Workers' compensation is generally the exclusive remedy for a job injury, which means the employee usually:

Cannot also sue the employer in tort for that injury

Under the exclusive remedy doctrine, the employee receives statutory benefits instead of suing the employer in tort.

2. Workers' compensation benefits are generally paid:

Regardless of who was at fault for the injury

Workers' compensation is a no-fault system that pays benefits for work-related injuries regardless of fault.

3. In Kentucky, disputes over workers' compensation benefits are handled through the:

Kentucky Department of Workers' Claims

The Kentucky Department of Workers' Claims administers and resolves disputes in the state's workers' compensation system.

4. Workers' compensation typically provides an injured worker with:

Medical care and disability income benefits

Workers' compensation provides medical care, disability income, rehabilitation, and death benefits to covered workers.