When you are injured in an accident in Kentucky, you can file a claim with your own no-fault insurance to recover compensation. You may even be able to file a claim against another party, such as another driver, so long as they are the one responsible for the accident and your injuries. However, in either […]
Medical malpractice or medical negligence delay in treatment is a serious issue that is more common than you might think. In fact, medical errors, such as delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis, are the third highest cause of death in the United States. As such, it is crucial that patients understand their rights regarding medical malpractice misdiagnosis […]
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, […]
Driver Knowledge estimates over six million passenger car accidents occur in the United States annually. From those accidents, about three million people in the US suffer an injury, with ⅔ of those individuals being left with a permanent or life-altering injury. While these car accidents can cause serious injuries and can impact any place in […]
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 […]
Amazon delivery trucks are becoming increasingly common in both Kentucky and the rest of the United States. Although Amazon is convenient for obtaining necessary goods, its delivery trucks pose a threat to others on the road. Delivery truck drivers are expected to deliver hundreds of packages a day, and their workloads are only increasing. With […]
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 […]
Assumption of risk is a type of legal defense that could jeopardize your personal injury case. If you file a claim against a negligent person or party because their mistake or error omission caused you to sustain injuries, their defense team may argue that you assumed the risk of the activity, meaning that they are […]
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 […]
Blind spot accidents can happen with any type of vehicle, even motorcycles. However, they tend to happen more often with semi-trucks and tractor-trailers due to their size. The larger a vehicle, the bigger its blind spots are. Unfortunately, when a smaller vehicle gets into a blind spot accident with a large commercial truck, the injuries […]
