The Workers Compensation Act was established to ensure workers and their families of medical treatment, temporary wage replacement, and disability benefits in the event of an on the job injury. In general benefits are available to those employees injured in the course and scope of their employment. However there are many statutory rules and regulations determining when and what type of benefits are available. The Kansas Workers Compensation Act underwent a major revision in 1993. Since that time the Workers Compensation Act has continuously evolved through the interpretation of the Kansas Courts. These cases are primarily handled by Paul V. Dugan Jr..