Summary: As a pedestrian, you never know when a vehicle could hit you and cause physical, emotional, and financial damage. There are certain important things you should do after your pedestrian accident. Imagine taking your daily walk when a vehicle strikes you out of nowhere and leaves you with severe injuries. You go to the […]
Nobody wants to be in an accident. Damage, injury, and even death can result when two heavy objects crash into each other at high speed. Now take “heavy” to the next level: a loaded semi-truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, and there are over 15.5 million of these behemoths on the road in the […]
When it comes to personal injuries, the severity of the injury can range from minor to catastrophic depending on the accident and circumstances. While minor injuries can be inconvenient, the sufferer is often able to heal and return to their normal life after a reasonable amount of time. Catastrophic injuries, however, are so severe that […]
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident caused by the negligence of another person, you may be overwhelmed with questions about where to turn and what to do next. Who is responsible for your medical expenses? What about lost wages due to your injury? Is there any hope of being […]
No one wants to take longer than necessary to get where they are going. Unfortunately, that means that road construction workers (and drivers) are at risk as they navigate their way through work zones. Between 2016 – 2017, fatal crashes in work zones increased by 3% nationally, and according to the Kentucky State Police, there […]
While the Kentucky personal injury statute of limitations for most personal injury claims in Kentucky is one year from the date of the injury, there are many exceptions to this rule. Understanding just how the statute of limitations works is essential to seeking compensation for your Kentucky personal injury. Breaking Down the Statute of Limitations […]
What you’ll learn reading this article: Pedestrians have rights, just like others on the road. Kentucky’s comparative fault rule means a pedestrian and vehicle driver might share the blame. After a pedestrian accident, a Nelson County lawyer can help you make your case. In Kentucky, we have a variety of laws that impact how pedestrians […]
In the United States, 25% of pedestrian accidents occur on rural roads and highways … and this number is rising. You see it on the news, time after time. A person walking on a street is hit by someone driving a car, bus, commercial vehicle – even a motorcycle. A pedestrian accident can occur anywhere, […]
Pedestrians are the most vulnerable users of the road because they have little to no barriers of protection in the event of a collision. This is why other road users, such as truck drivers, drivers of private vehicles and cyclists, have the responsibility to be especially cautious when pedestrians are on the road or the […]
