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 […]
Summary: Kentucky ranks fifth in the nation for fatalities associated with ATV accidents, but when alcohol is involved, it’s a true recipe for disaster. Under Kentucky law, ATV operators can be charged with a DUI anywhere, even on private property. Operating an ATV under the influence is illegal and can lead to life-threatening injuries. McCoy […]
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. […]
In the state of Kentucky, those under 21 years of age and those who have had a motorcycle license for under a year are required to wear a helmet by law to comply with the Kentucky helmet laws. However, all individuals who ride motorcycles–as drivers or passengers–should consider the many risks associated with a lack […]
What you’ll learn reading this article: Physician burnout was already on the rise before the COVID-19 pandemic. Medical mistakes are happening every day in Kentucky. If you’re injured due to a medical error, you can sue for compensation. Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, healthcare workers were already facing another type of crisis: burnout. A National […]
I’ve Been Injured This Summer. What Are My Options? Scorching temperatures and longer days; summer is officially here. While things look a little different this year, many families will still take road trips to vacation destinations, and we’re seeing a major increase in Americans spending time in the great outdoors during the pandemic. Road trips, […]
Summary: Medication errors cause 1.3 million injuries each year. There are all kinds of ways that a pharmacy or pharmacist can be found negligent, from forgetting to conduct a patient review to dispensing a wrong dose or the wrong medication– and the results can be life-altering and even fatal. If your pharmacy has committed malpractice, […]
Bicycling can be a fun and environmentally friendly pastime for many as well as a healthy and relatively inexpensive mode of transportation. Unlike motorists, bicyclists are much more susceptible to injury from road hazards due to the size of the bike and their relative exposure to the elements and other drivers. Because of this, it […]
An emergency room is somewhere people go in the worst and most vulnerable moments of their lives. They hope to be healed and rescued — oftentimes, saved. Unfortunately, mistakes can happen in these environments and the stakes are high. Although you would think an emergency room would be the very safest place for you, ironically, […]
