You’re driving past Wal-Mart on Springfield Road when you hear the screech of tires and find yourself assessing what just happened. You glance down at the strap across your chest and feel a wave of relief—the seat belt did its job. However, as the shock subsides, that relief often gives way to worry. A deep, […]
Car accidents can lead to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), including concussions and more severe brain injuries. Some of the common brain injuries car accident victims suffer include diffuse axonal injuries, contusions, and hematomas. Even without direct impact to the head, the sudden jolt from a car crash can cause significant harm. While external injuries may […]
Though hearing loss is not often associated with car accidents, it can and does occur after these kinds of incidents. This type of hearing loss after car accident happens because the head and neck are often areas that become injured in crashes, and when the head or neck sustains trauma, it can result in ear […]
Every 42 minutes, someone in the U.S. dies in a drunk driving crash. Many people wonder, are drunk drivers always at fault? Intoxication reduces a driver’s reaction speed and ability to think logically, making them a risk to everyone on the road. Drinking and driving accidents are a persistent problem here in Kentucky. In a […]
Summary: 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 […]
Internal injuries are most often related to the organs inside your body. These organs can become damaged and cause bleeding that can be quite serious and life-threatening, even if there is no external wound or sign of damage. One of the most common causes of internal injuries from car accident cases is the sudden impact, […]
When you finally reach a car accident settlement, the last thing you want is a surprise tax bill. You may be wondering, is a car accident settlement taxable by the IRS or the state of Kentucky? In most cases, compensation for physical injuries is NOT considered taxable. Still, some portions of a settlement may be […]
Not every injury shows up right away. You may feel fine immediately after a crash, only to wake up days later with pain that was not there before. These delayed symptoms after a car accident do not prevent you from filing a claim. In Kentucky, you may still pursue compensation for injuries with delayed symptoms […]
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 […]
Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident in Kentucky The steps you take following a car accident are crucial to ensure you have a claim. Some common mistakes individuals make after a car accident in Kentucky include not calling the police, failing to collect evidence, or not seeking medical attention. Making such mistakes may mean […]
