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Request Free ConsultationSummary: We think of speeding as negligent behavior, but the truth is that slow driving can be just as risky as driving too fast. Slow drivers can affect the safe flow of traffic, and Kentucky laws have been put in place to prevent these dangerous driving habits from causing accidents. McCoy & Sparks can help […]
As self-driving cars become more common on our roads, one big question arises: Who is responsible when these autonomous vehicles get into accidents? Is it the self-driving car or the other driver of the other vehicle? Who should be held liable? With traditional cars driven by humans, it’s relatively straightforward to determine fault after a […]
What you will learn from this article: When you suffer from an injury due to a workplace accident, the workers’ compensation system is designed to provide you with financial support while you recover from your injury. This financial compensation includes coverage for your medical expenses as well as a portion of the wages you miss […]
Driving through the knobs of Central Kentucky or commuting to work on the Bluegrass Parkway often feels natural, but the screech of tires and the impact of a collision can shatter that routine in an instant. Suddenly, you’re standing on the side of the road, dealing with adrenaline, pain, and the sinking realization that your […]
Neck pain from car wrecks are common. The crash itself happens in a blur of noise and impact, but the aftermath moves in slow motion. You walk away thinking you were lucky to escape with just a few bruises, maybe feeling a little stiff but otherwise okay. Then, later that night or a day later, […]
Lower back pain is one of the most common injuries people experience after a motor vehicle collision. Even in low-speed crashes, the force of impact can place intense pressure on the spine, muscles, and ligaments. Many people don’t feel symptoms until hours or even days later, making lower back pain after a car accident easy […]
Waking up the day after a collision with a stiff or throbbing knee can instantly shift your focus from repairing your car to worrying about your basic mobility. You rely on your knees for nearly every movement, from climbing stairs at work to chasing your kids in the yard, and when that function is compromised, […]
Kentucky has strict liability laws when it comes to dog bite cases, which means the a dog’s owner is usually responsible for damage that it causes. There are, however, defenses that the owner and their insurance company might use to try to deny responsibility and get out of paying you the compensation you are owed […]
Any accident is upsetting and shocking in the seconds when it occurs and in the moments and days afterward. It is especially traumatic to be involved in an accident with any kind of truck. After all, trucks can weigh anywhere from 10,000 pounds to 80,000 pounds; no car is a match for that kind of […]
Time feels different after a collision. Hours stretch. Weeks blur. Yet the law remains exact, especially when it comes to the statute of limitations car accident rules that govern every Kentucky motor-vehicle claim. Here’s the short answer about the car accident statute of limitations: Kentucky gives injured motorists two years from the date of their […]
