On behalf of McCoy & Sparks, PLLC | Mar 9, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Injuries, Personal Injury
In Kentucky in 2016, 111 motorcyclist fatalities occurred. More than 75% of these fatalities involved riders who were not wearing helmets. Motorcyclists, no matter what their skill level, carry a higher risk of serious and fatal injuries in an accident. The National...
On behalf of McCoy & Sparks, PLLC | Mar 6, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Pedestrian Injuries, Personal Injury, Truck Accidents
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is studying the reasons for semi-truck crashes and is inviting the public to comment on the design of the study. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) conducted the last comprehensive Large...
On behalf of McCoy & Sparks, PLLC | Feb 20, 2020 | Personal Injury, Product Liability
Kentuckians are injured every day by defective products and foods. Seek compensation for injuries caused by dangerous products. Although government agencies like the Consumer Product Safety Commission say products must be tested for safety, many innocent consumers...
On behalf of McCoy & Sparks, PLLC | Feb 17, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Pedestrian Injuries, Personal Injury
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...
On behalf of McCoy & Sparks, PLLC | Feb 13, 2020 | Dog Bites, Injuries, Personal Injury
You may think you have no legal recourse after a dog bites you, but you may have grounds for a personal injury claim that will cover not only your medical bills, it may also cover lost wages and your pain and suffering. It’s a common scenario. You’re taking an evening...
by keithsparks | Feb 11, 2020 | Injuries, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury
If you or a loved one is injured in a car accident, it’s imperative that you contact and retain the services of an experienced personal injury attorney immediately after you’ve received medical attention. Injuries from car accidents can have serious and lasting...
by keithsparks | Jan 23, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury
Distracted driving causes thousands of injury auto accidents each year in Central Kentucky and hundreds of fatalities on local roads. Your best protection against injury or death is defensive driving – and knowing your rights under the law. We’ve all seen scenarios...
On behalf of McCoy & Sparks, PLLC | Jan 22, 2020 | Personal Injury
Car accidents cause tens of thousands of dollars in costs on average, and the price only goes higher with more serious cases. You need help covering the lofty price tag that comes with a wreck, but your insurance company may not be too quick to help you out. A wreck...
by keithsparks | Jan 20, 2020 | Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
After losing a loved one unexpectedly due to a preventable death, your family can face emotional suffering and economic hardship. A wrongful death lawsuit can be crucial to help you recover from your loss. In Kentucky, wrongful death legal protections exist to protect...
On behalf of McCoy & Sparks, PLLC | Nov 6, 2019 | Personal Injury
It is an unfortunate reality that every day in Kentucky people are injured through no fault of their own because of the negligence of others. This can happen in a variety of ways. It could be a car accident, a pedestrian accident, a slip-and-fall type accident and in...
