If you suffer from a personal injury due to another person’s negligence or deliberate harm, you need to file a claim or lawsuit against them to recover compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other injury-related damages. To prove that another person or party is liable for your injuries, you need to first establish […]
Generally, when people think about who is at fault in a car accident, they assume that it has to be one or more drivers. Rarely do most people think about pedestrians causing car accidents, so when is a pedestrian at fault for a car accident? Insurance companies and courts can find that a pedestrian has […]
When you think of dangerous driving seasons, you wouldn’t be alone if the winter months are what come to mind. Most people assume winter, with its cold weather, snow, and ice is the most dangerous time to be on the road. After all, it’s not uncommon to venture out on the road for a much-needed […]
Most of us learned that a red traffic light means to stop long before we got our licenses, and yet every year, drivers, passengers, and pedestrians are injured by vehicles that failed to stop for a red light causing accident at intersections in Kentucky. In fact, red light accidents increased nationwide by 17% from 2012 […]
There’s no way to escape the fact that in a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian, the pedestrian is going to get the worst of it. Statistics are depressing; in fact, the pedestrian fatality rate rose 21% between 2019 and 2020, the largest annual increase ever. To put this in simpler terms: many news […]
When it comes to personal injuries, the severity of the injury can range from minor to catastrophic depending on the accident and circumstances. While minor injuries can be inconvenient, the sufferer is often able to heal and return to their normal life after a reasonable amount of time. Catastrophic injuries, however, are so severe that […]
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident caused by the negligence of another person, you may be overwhelmed with questions about where to turn and what to do next. Who is responsible for your medical expenses? What about lost wages due to your injury? Is there any hope of being […]
No one wants to take longer than necessary to get where they are going. Unfortunately, that means that road construction workers (and drivers) are at risk as they navigate their way through work zones. Between 2016 – 2017, fatal crashes in work zones increased by 3% nationally, and according to the Kentucky State Police, there […]
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 […]
What you’ll learn reading this article: Pedestrians have rights, just like others on the road. Kentucky’s comparative fault rule means a pedestrian and vehicle driver might share the blame. After a pedestrian accident, a Nelson County lawyer can help you make your case. In Kentucky, we have a variety of laws that impact how pedestrians […]
