What you’ll learn reading this article: Any Kentucky cyclist has probably heard someone yell, “Get in the bike lane!” Of course, there’s not a bike lane along every road and some bike lanes end abruptly. Are you breaking the law if you ride in the main traffic lane? What happens if a car hits you […]
What you’ll learn reading this article: Whenever you change lanes or merge onto a roadway, it’s your responsibility to make the maneuver safely. Make a mistake and you could set off a dangerous crash. These are called lane merging accidents and they happen all over Kentucky’s roads. Sometimes they involve complex multi-car crashes where one […]
An E. coli infection can wreak havoc on your health. If you are unlucky enough to encounter a strain of E. coli and get infected, you will likely suffer from severe diarrhea, abdominal cramps, stomach pains, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting. You may also experience low fever, but not everyone who suffers from […]
Oftentimes we think of the driver of one vehicle or another as being at fault for an accident, but what if that driver was distracted because of a passenger in their vehicle? The idea of a passenger as being at fault for an accident can present distinct challenges, but there are times when a disorderly […]
Summary: Workplace injuries are incredibly common, but determining whether you should file a personal injury suit or a workers’ compensation claim usually comes down to determining fault and negligence, which establishes a basis for a personal injury claim. Workers are injured on the job every seven seconds, which amounts to about 4,600,000 people injured in […]
Summary: Some doctors hold negative or prejudiced views about their patients—either explicitly or implicitly—that can affect the care a patient receives and even lead to permanent disability and death. Forty percent of doctors admit to having some degree of bias, and 12 million patients are misdiagnosed each year. How should you proceed if you think […]
A Guide to The Kentucky No Fault State Car Accident Law What you’ll learn reading this article: The term “no-fault” is commonly misunderstood. A negligent Kentucky driver can still be held accountable for their actions. You can file a lawsuit with the help of a car accident lawyer. Kentucky is a no-fault insurance state, […]
Summary: Hit-and-run accidents in Kentucky happen tens of thousands of times annually. These accidents require specific communication with your insurance company to manage Kentucky’s no-fault insurance laws. McCoy & Sparks can help you navigate this process to get the help you need after a hit-and run injury. A hit-and-run accident is incredibly frustrating, especially so […]
Summary: Kentucky ranks fifth in the nation for fatalities associated with ATV accidents, but when alcohol is involved, it’s a true recipe for disaster. Under Kentucky law, ATV operators can be charged with a DUI anywhere, even on private property. Operating an ATV under the influence is illegal and can lead to life-threatening injuries. McCoy […]
Summary: Around 49,500 people go to the emergency room each year with swimming pool-related injuries. These incidents can lead to traumatic brain injuries, drowning, broken bones, disembowelment, and more. In many cases, the pool owner is liable for injuries sustained in and around a swimming pool. When temperatures climb, a dip in the pool can […]
