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 […]
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, […]
You’re driving on I-65 to Louisville to visit your son or daughter at university when you notice a semi-truck ahead of you weaving back and forth over the lane divider. He keeps it up for several miles and is clearly either distracted, having a medical emergency, under the influence, or falling asleep. What do you […]
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’ve been in a car accident, your first reaction is probably one of shock. Once that wears off, you may check yourself for injuries. One symptom you might experience is tinnitus, or ringing in your ears. Any “phantom” noise you perceive is considered tinnitus, and it can occur at a variety of pitches, volumes, […]
Summary: Social media can be extremely damaging to an auto injury case, so don’t share anything about your crash and talk to your lawyer about how to handle your existing online profiles. Did you know social media could ruin your chances of getting money for your auto accident injuries? You might be tempted to share […]
What you’ll learn reading this article: Semi-trucks are still on the roads during COVID-19. If you’re in a truck crash, you’ll need these 10 important tips. It’s your right to hire an experienced attorney and get the compensation you deserve. A virus can’t stop a speeding truck. During the COVID-19 pandemic, semi-trucks are still rolling […]
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 […]
No one likes to drive in snow and ice, especially folks living in the South. Per the Federal Highway Administration’s Road Weather Management Program, 24% of weather-related vehicle crashes occur in snowy, slushy, or icy weather. Over 1,300 people are killed in these accidents and more than 116,800 people are injured annually. Even though we […]
