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Firm Update Regarding COVID-19
Important News About Our Current Operations We hope that this message finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy. Your well-being, and that of all our clients and colleagues, is foremost in our thoughts during this difficult time. McCoy & Sparks continues to...
Five Things to Remember After a Slip-and-Fall Accident
Falls are the No. 1 cause of emergency room visits in the U.S., but you may not be to blame for your injuries. Today more than 20,000 people will be injured in slip-and-fall accidents. Many of them will head straight to the emergency room or an urgent care center,...
What to Do If Your Child Is Bitten by a Dog
Kentucky has strict laws for holding dog owners responsible for bites and other injuries. Did you know that Kentucky has some of the strictest dog bite laws in the country? In fact, a nationwide study showed that while only 6 percent of all U.S. fatal dog attacks...
Will Self-Driving Cars Mean More Distracted Drivers?
Semi-autonomous vehicles mean assisted driving. Does it also mean more distracted driving and driver complacency in Nelson or surrounding Counties or will it create safer roadways? Distracted driving is already a problem for Nelson County residents. According to the...
I’ve Been Injured By a Healthcare Provider. When is it too Late to File a Lawsuit?
Did you know that medical errors are the third leading cause of death in Kentucky? The only things that kill more people are heart disease and cancer. How does this happen? Doctors, nurses and other health care providers can make serious errors in diagnosis,...
I’ve Been Hurt in a Slip-and-Fall Accident: How Do I Get Compensation?
It’s popular in old movie comedies – everyone laughs when someone slips on a banana peel and goes sprawling. But slip-and-fall accidents are no laughing matter. In fact, slips and falls account for over one million emergency visits, or 12% of total falls. When...
I’ve Been Injured by a Semi in a Crash – How Can An Attorney Help?
Big-rig accidents are five times more likely to cause serious injuries and death than accidents involving passenger vehicles. Tractor-trailers are heavy, really heavy – they weigh between 16,000 and 20,000 pounds. A car, SUV, motorcycle or pickup truck is going to be...
I’ve Been in A Motorcycle Accident – How Can A Personal Injury Attorney Help Me?
In Kentucky in 2016, 111 motorcyclist fatalities occurred. More than 75% of these fatalities involved riders who were not wearing helmets. Motorcyclists, no matter what their skill level, carry a higher risk of serious and fatal injuries in an accident. The National...
New Study On Crashes Involving Big Rigs: What Does That Mean For You?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is studying the reasons for semi-truck crashes and is inviting the public to comment on the design of the study. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) conducted the last comprehensive Large...
Your Accident Compensation Claim Is Delayed – Is Your Insurance Company Acting in Bad Faith?
When it comes to the true cost of auto accidents, Kentucky law requires your insurance company to act in a reasonable manner. So why do insurance companies act in bad faith to give you less than you deserve? You pay your insurance premiums monthly. You may assume this...
