Who’s At Fault In A Sideswipe Accident? A sideswipe accident is what happens when one car crosses into another driver’s lane to bump into or slide along the side of the other vehicle. Although there are cases where the damage could be minor — a long scratch or a dent — there are many cases […]
Some people dismiss whiplash as a minor injury or as something others exaggerate when trying to inflate compensation amounts from insurance companies. Most of these people have never had whiplash. If they had, they would know how painful and potentially serious this condition can sometimes be. Whiplash is also sometimes called a neck strain or […]
Summary Statement: This article explains how to keep yourself safe following a multi-car accident, how insurance companies and law enforcement determine fault, and how a personal injury can help you. If you have been involved in any type of car crash, you know that it can be harrowing and even catastrophic when a 3,000-pound vehicle […]
Where there is multi-directional traffic and intersecting lanes, there are bound to be collisions. With so many moving parts at an intersection, it’s easy for drivers to get confused or distracted, or to simply make a mistake. And then of course there are the drivers that intentionally disobey signs and signals. No matter how they […]
It’s easy to become distracted while driving, particularly in today’s world of 24/7 media; we are constantly surrounded by information while on the road, from billboards to radio to our smartphones and even our own thoughts. But multitasking, no matter how much we may do it at work or at home, is dangerous while driving […]
Oftentimes we think of the driver of one vehicle or another as being at fault for an accident, but what if that driver was distracted because of a passenger in their vehicle? The idea of a passenger as being at fault for an accident can present distinct challenges, but there are times when a disorderly […]
A Guide to The Kentucky No Fault State Car Accident Law What you’ll learn reading this article: Kentucky is a no-fault insurance state, but that doesn’t mean someone can simply say, “Not my fault!” and avoid responsibility for a car accident. People can still be held accountable for negligently harming others. We’d like to […]
Summary: Hit-and-run accidents in Kentucky happen tens of thousands of times annually. These accidents require specific communication with your insurance company to manage Kentucky’s no-fault insurance laws. McCoy & Sparks can help you navigate this process to get the help you need after a hit-and run injury. A hit-and-run accident is incredibly frustrating, especially so […]
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if our state’s roads and highways magically fixed themselves? We would never need construction work zones again. Just think — no more potholes, no more necessity for road widenings or added lanes, no more tree branches overhanging the road, no more faded lane markers that need repainting, and no more snow. […]
People often question whether they can make an injury claim if they are injured by the driver of a vehicle in which they are a passenger. The short answer is: absolutely.. Liability insurance covers injuries and expenses arising from someone else’s negligence. For example, you may have ambulance costs, hospital costs, surgery bills, rehabilitation, lost […]
