Factors that Contribute to Holiday Distracted Driving

The Holidays are in full swing — and while this generally means it’s a time of joy and giving, there can also be some downsides to the season as well. In particular, the holiday season often brings an increase in congestion. The stores are crowded, the parking lots are overflowing, and the roadways are congested, […]

Can a Mechanic Be Held Liable For a Car Accident Caused By Mechanical Failure?

Mechanical failures can cause devastating traffic accidents, leading to serious or even fatal injuries. Although mechanical failures are often caused by drivers who fail to maintain their vehicles, a mechanic can be partially or fully liable for an accident if they breached their duty of care to a client when servicing their vehicle. If your […]

Can I get a Settlement for PTSD After a Car Accident?

Not all injuries from a car accident are physical. Car accident survivors can also deal with challenging mental health conditions after the accident, including PTSD. As one of Central Kentucky’s premiere car accident firms, we hear these questions a lot: Can PTSD be included in my claim? How much of a settlement can I get […]

I Wasn’t Wearing My Seatbelt. Will That Hurt My Accident Claim?

One of the best ways to protect yourself from sustaining serious injuries in a car accident is to wear your seatbelt. Other than New Hampshire, every other state and the District of Columbia has some kind of seatbelt requirement for adult drivers and passengers in the car’s front seats. Additionally, 32 states also require backseat […]

What Evidence Is Needed to Convict a Hit-and-Run Driver in Kentucky?

Hit-and-run accidents leave victims struggling to recover physically, financially, and emotionally. While focusing on your recovery, it can be a challenge to also find your way through your new legal reality of insurance claims, court filings, investigations, and court proceedings.  Fortunately, a personal injury lawyer can help you navigate this complicated new reality and support […]

What Is the Post-Concussion Syndrome Settlement Award for Car Accidents?

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI), and every year, over 64,000 people die from TBIs, meaning that a concussion is not something that should be ignored. Unfortunately, concussions are a common occurrence after car accidents. If you suffer from a concussion after a Kentucky car accident, it’s important that you get […]

What Goes Into an Accident Reconstruction, and Is It Common?

When experiencing a car accident, it’s incredibly common for the different parties involved to have differing perspectives on what transpired. This is especially common because wrecks are traumatic, so one’s recollection of the events may be compromised.  Fortunately, modern tools enable us to approach traffic accidents more objectively. If you’re involved in an accident and […]

How Much Does Insurance Go Up After an Accident?

We hear this a lot: How much does insurance go up after an accident? If you find yourself asking this question, you are not alone! You likely have questions about how an accident will affect your premium, regardless of whether you were at fault or someone else was responsible.  Your insurance company will be able […]

How to Prove Chronic Pain After a Kentucky Car Accident?

There are many different types of pain that people can experience after a car accident. In the immediate aftermath, you can experience intense pain from serious injuries. Later, there can be continued pain as you heal from strained muscles, sprained ligaments, broken bones, and contusions.  What is chronic pain? Chronic pain persists beyond the standard […]