Motorcycle riders take numerous precautions to keep themselves safe on the roads. Despite such efforts, even the most cautious motorcyclists face inherent risks. Accidents can leave victims with severe injuries and even result in fatalities. If your loved one was killed in a motorcycle accident, you may be wondering if you can file a wrongful […]
What you’ll learn from this article: How Many People Die in Car Accidents Every Year? Deadly car crashes have been on the rise for several years in the U.S. The rising rate only recently dropped slightly, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. There was a year-over-year 3.3% decrease for the first 3 months of […]
What you’ll learn from this article: If you lost a loved one due to another party’s negligence or deliberate wrongdoing, no amount of money can adequately compensate you for your loss. However, you can file a wrongful death claim to hold the responsible person or company accountable and recover money for financial losses and hardship. […]
When you lose a loved one due to someone else’s negligent actions, a law allows certain affected individuals to file a claim and collect compensation for their losses and suffering. These claims are known as wrongful death claims or wrongful death lawsuits. However, while a person might be entitled to compensation through a wrongful death […]
If you have lost a loved one in an accident, you may be entitled to wrongful death benefits. While no amount of money can ever replace the loss of someone you love, the benefits from a wrongful death lawsuit with the help of Kentucky wrongful death lawyers can compensate you for financial and emotional losses, […]
America is often called a beautiful country for many reasons, one of which includes the miles and miles of rural roads that cross some beautiful landscapes. In fact, around 75% of all roads in the U.S. are in rural areas. Unfortunately, a new report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association has discovered that nearly […]
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 […]
The majority of Kentucky police officers are some of the finest individuals around, protecting and serving our communities with care and respect. However, in any situation in which great authority exists, there is the potential for abuse of power. As an American, you have rights, and you should be able to expect police officers and […]
Summary: Incarcerated people face dangers from other inmates, guards, and their environment. When an incarcerated person is hurt, they have rights and often need legal representation. Here in Kentucky, about 41,000 people are incarcerated and 89,000 people will book in and out of our local jails in an average year. These incarcerated people face a […]
It used to be that dogs and their owners would be allowed one “free” bite before being found liable. This so-called “one-bite rule” was popularized because an owner could claim, “How would I know if my dog was dangerous until their first attack?” The problem with the one-bite rule, however, was that even though no […]
