Summary: Kentucky places a time limit on reporting a car accident to the police. Make sure you handle the timing after your accident correctly or you could risk legal problems in the future. After a car wreck, Kentucky state law requires you to file a report if there is property damage over $500 or someone […]
Something all drivers must learn, but especially new ones, is that simply following the rules of the road is not always guaranteed to keep you safe. While knowing traffic laws is key to passing your driver’s education course and driver’s test, once you’re on your own on the road, some of your safety is at […]
Summary: A traumatic brain injury can change your life forever because it’s often permanent. The long-term effects of TBI not only effects you physically, but emotionally, interpersonally, financially, and professionally. When someone is slammed around or crushed by the impact of an accident, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) will sometimes result. Traumatic brain injuries are […]
Summary: Inexperienced drivers are likely to cause a higher risk of crashes, especially considering licensure changes from COVID-19. In a personal injury case, the other driver’s inexperience may bolster your claim of injury due to negligence. New drivers are some of the most dangerous drivers on the road. Their inexperience makes them prone to critical […]
While the Kentucky personal injury statute of limitations for most personal injury claims in Kentucky is one year from the date of the injury, there are many exceptions to this rule. Understanding just how the statute of limitations works is essential to seeking compensation for your Kentucky personal injury. Breaking Down the Statute of Limitations […]
How Does Posting on Social Media After a Car Accident Affect Your Case? Posting on social media has become a habit for many people; we like to share updates within our social networks about our thoughts, our triumphs, and our tragedies. However, posting on social media after an accident –whether a car accident or a […]
Most of the time, car accidents are caused by human error and are completely preventable—until they aren’t. When car crashes happen, they can lead to serious injuries. What type of injuries can occur? If you’re injured in a car accident, what should you do next? In 2018, 227.5 million people in the U.S. held a […]
With distracted driving on the rise, Kentucky law prohibits drivers from texting while driving and bars all teenage drivers from any kind of phone usage while their vehicle is in motion. Distracted driving is more than just texting, though; it’s anything that takes a driver’s attention away from the road. All drivers have been guilty […]
What you’ll learn reading this article: Dogs like car rides but it’s not always safe. If your dog distracts you, you could be cited or cause an accident. Injured people can sue dog owners for negligence on the road. Does your dog love riding in the car? For many pups, the mere mention of a […]
What you’ll learn reading this article: It takes just a few seconds to cause a distracted driving crash. Kentucky is one of the leading states for distracted driving fatalities. Stay safe by knowing the law and keeping your focus on the road. Three seconds (or less). That’s all it takes to cause a catastrophic car […]
