One of the best ways to protect yourself from sustaining serious injuries in a car accident is to wear your seatbelt. Other than New Hampshire, every other state and the District of Columbia has some kind of seatbelt requirement for adult drivers and passengers in the car’s front seats. Additionally, 32 states also require backseat […]
Bicycle riding has always been a popular activity, but it has recently become even more common as newer generations use it not just for recreational purposes but also for commuting to live more sustainably and affordably. Unfortunately, this means bicycle accidents have increased as well. According to the CDC, an average of 1,000 cyclists are […]
If you are injured in an accident, your number one priority should be your health and wellbeing. This means you should seek immediate medical care to take care of your injuries, even if you can’t afford the medical bills. Though doctors, hospitals, and other medical facilities do have a legal right to come after you […]
There are many different types of pain that people can experience after a car accident. In the immediate aftermath, you can experience intense pain from serious injuries. Later, there can be continued pain as you heal from strained muscles, sprained ligaments, broken bones, and contusions. What is chronic pain? Chronic pain persists beyond the standard […]
Dog bites are exceedingly common in the United States. These attacks can leave victims with devastating injuries. Every year in the US, over 4 million people suffer from dog bites, and tragically, children make up 66% of dog bite victims. These attacks can be both physically and emotionally traumatic. Any type of animal attack is […]
A summertime fall can take you by surprise. After all, most people tend to think about falls as something that typically occurs in the icy winter months. However, slip and fall accidents occur all year long, and there are special risks to summertime activities to be aware of. If you were injured in a slip […]
Every year, there are more than 150,000 traffic accidents in Kentucky, many of which lead to serious injury. If you’ve been injured in a wreck caused by another driver, you have the right to file a personal injury claim and recover compensation for your injuries. When filing a personal injury claim, you need to be […]
What you’ll learn reading this article: Uber accidents are more complicated than regular car accidents. Rideshare companies often try to avoid taking responsibility but injured people still have options. A Kentucky Uber accident lawyer can help you pursue the compensation you deserve under the law. Ridesharing is one of the best ways to take short […]
Losing a loved one is a devastating and traumatic experience, no matter the age of the victim or those left behind. At McCoy & Sparks, we understand how difficult it is to lose a loved one, especially when it is from an accident that could have been avoided. We can’t lessen your grief, but we […]
Surgeons and surgical staff members are required to provide patients with a standard of care. Surgeries can result in serious or fatal injuries, but that doesn’t inherently mean that medical malpractice took place. If a surgeon or another medical staff member doesn’t provide the standard of care for a patient resulting in injuries or death, […]
