Somerset Personal Injury Law Blog

Pedestrian accidents can leave a lifelong impact on the victim’s health and their ability to do the things they enjoy. Fortunately, the civil justice system can help injured pedestrians recover compensation for the harm suffered in an accident. Drivers owe a duty of...

Most car accidents in Kentucky and throughout the country are so-called “fender benders.” However, everyday much more serious motor vehicle accidents occur, which can result in severe injuries for drivers and passengers involved and, in the worst-case scenarios,...

An auto accident because of a driver who was allegedly under the influence can cause significant damage. People can be injured and lose their lives in the aftermath of this type of collision. Ironically, these accidents can hurt people whose job it is to investigate a...

The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Rhonda Hatfield-Jeffers of Law Office of Rhonda Hatfield-Jeffers, PLLC in Somerset has been re-selected as a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer in Kentucky after her first year as an exceptionally respected...

We’ve all come together during this unprecedented time to take action to protect ourselves, our neighbors and our communities during these unprecedented times. However, many aspects of our lives have been put on hold during the quarantine, including any pending or...

UM and UIM are shorthand ways of referring what Kentucky law calls uninsured motorists coverage and underinsured motorists coverage. While people don’t have to buy these coverages when they purchase automobile insurance, many if not most people choose to do so, and...

A crash reconstruction specialist can often end up being the most important person in an accident investigation, especially where death or serious injuries have occurred.  In a courtroom, a crash reconstruction can be the piece of evidence that convinces a jury to...

Motor vehicle accidents are so common in Kentucky and throughout the country that most people don’t think twice when they see an accident scene on the side of the road. However, fatal car accidents can still be jarring for any community when they occur. Our readers...

Driving requires a responsibility to share the road, regardless of the vehicle you own and operate. Commercial truckers are typically well-aware of their blind spots. However, those in family vehicles may not recognize the potential dangers of decreased visibility....