If you’ve suffered from a personal injury that was caused by the negligence or deliberate wrongdoing of another party, you need to file an insurance claim or lawsuit to recover compensation. Unfortunately, many victims don’t recover the full damages they deserve. They may accept an insurance company’s low-ball offer or fail to present compelling evidence […]
Motorcycle accidents are a serious problem nationwide. However, some states tend to see higher rates of motorcycle injuries and fatalities from accidents more than others—and Kentucky is one of those states. Why is this? Motorcycle accidents can happen for many reasons, but the risk of injury is higher when the rider isn’t wearing a helmet. […]
When you are injured in an accident and file a personal injury claim, negligence will play a crucial role in your case. As the plaintiff (victim), you must prove that another party acted negligently, causing your injuries. Only once you have established another party’s negligence will you be able to win your case. But what […]
Kentucky has strict liability laws when it comes to dog bite cases, which means the a dog’s owner is usually responsible for damage that it causes. There are, however, defenses that the owner and their insurance company might use to try to deny responsibility and get out of paying you the compensation you are owed […]
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 […]
Most states have some sort of “move over” law that dictates how drivers should operate their vehicles when approaching an emergency vehicle. However, many drivers don’t know the complete details of these laws or that they often include more than just police cars, fire trucks, and ambulances. Polls show that more than 70% of Americans […]
Practicing safe driving involves giving 100% of your focus to the task at hand. Safe drivers avoid distractions, never drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and also know the importance of leaving an appropriate distance between vehicles when traveling on the road. Drivers acting aggressively or being careless may follow too closely […]
If you were involved in a collision that left you with personal injuries, you’ll need to file a claim with the negligent driver’s insurance company. Insurance companies often request claimants to give recorded statements, but this statement can hurt your likelihood of recovering full compensation for your injuries. You should never give a recorded statement […]
Internal injuries are most often related to the organs inside your body. These organs can become damaged and cause bleeding that can be quite serious and life-threatening, even if there is no external wound or sign of damage. And one of the most common causes of internal injuries are car accidents. Unfortunately, because internal injuries […]
After you’ve been in a car accident in Kentucky, there are many things you will need to do to ensure your personal injury claim goes as smoothly as possible. You will need to make sure a police report is filed for the accident, you will need to file the claim with your insurance company, and […]
