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 […]
Hit-and-run accidents leave victims struggling to recover physically, financially, and emotionally. While focusing on your recovery, it can be a challenge to also find your way through your new legal reality of insurance claims, court filings, investigations, and court proceedings. Fortunately, a personal injury lawyer can help you navigate this complicated new reality and support […]
Seeking legal advice following an accident caused by an unsecured truck load is a wise decision. After all, it is the responsibility of a truck driver to effectively secure their load to protect other drivers on the road. If someone failed to do their job and you’re suffering because of it, a truck accident lawyer […]
If you are injured in an accident, your number one priority should be your health and wellbeing. This means you should seek immediate medical care to take care of your injuries, even if you can’t afford the medical bills. Though doctors, hospitals, and other medical facilities do have a legal right to come after you […]
What you’ll learn reading this article: Uber accidents are more complicated than regular car accidents. Rideshare companies often try to avoid taking responsibility but injured people still have options. A Kentucky Uber accident lawyer can help you pursue the compensation you deserve under the law. Ridesharing is one of the best ways to take short […]
Surgeons and surgical staff members are required to provide patients with a standard of care. Surgeries can result in serious or fatal injuries, but that doesn’t inherently mean that medical malpractice took place. If a surgeon or another medical staff member doesn’t provide the standard of care for a patient resulting in injuries or death, […]
Misdiagnosis errors are all too common. While it is understandable that a doctor might not immediately know what a patient is suffering from due to limited symptoms and a lack of evidence, there are plenty of cases where misdiagnoses happen because the doctor simply didn’t do a good enough job evaluating the patient or because […]
Shoulder pain is a common occurrence after car accidents. While shoulder pain can be a sign of only a minor injury, such as muscle strain, it can also signify more severe injuries connected to your neck and back. Unfortunately, because shoulder pain and the injuries connected to it are not always immediately apparent, victims may […]
