Somerset area drivers don’t ever think they’re going to get into a car accident but unfortunately several do each year. If you get into an accident with someone who doesn’t have insurance, it can be a real problem. Uninsured motorist insurance coverage is crucial for...
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Month: May 2020
How drivers can reduce the risk of a bicycle accident
One of the biggest fears for Kentucky bicyclists is getting into an accident with a motor vehicle on the road. The bicyclist typically suffers major injuries, some of which may be permanent, ending their ability to ride their bicycle in the future. The National...
What might my car accident case be worth?
After an auto accident, injured people need to think about their future in several ways. Injuries can hinder just about every aspect of their lives, including completing daily tasks, contributing to family, working and going to school. It might leave them with massive...
Five things you can do to help prove your accident damages
Proving liability is a must if you want to succeed on your personal injury claim. But even if you successfully prove negligence and causation, your lawsuit won’t mean much if you don’t adequately prove the extent of your damages. With that in mind, you need to ensure...
Why are so many pedestrian accidents hit-and-runs?
Hearing about reckless or careless drivers on the news is scary, but then seeing it during a daily commute to work or when trying go for a walk in the neighborhood is a completely different experience. It seems that not only are the number of car wrecks on the rise,...
Delayed injuries after a car accident
When a person is in a car accident, he or she can suffer serious injuries like cuts, bruises and broken bones. These injuries are usually visible and can be treated quickly. However, some injuries can be delayed and there are important signs a person can look for....
Common pedestrian accidents and precautions
Most people go about their day without thinking that they could be in a pedestrian accident. They have confidence that if they are walking through a crosswalk, on a sidewalk or in a parking lot that drivers are operating their vehicles safely. However, pedestrians are...
What does it cost to hire a personal injury attorney?
This is a great question that gets asked all the time. And it’s important. After all, most people are afraid of being shut out of the legal process simply because they can’t afford an attorney. They are therefore concerned that they’ll be unable to build the...
Sometimes the government can be sued after car accidents
Many people in Eastern Kentucky are employed by or contract with the federal or state government. To give just one of many examples, federal employees work at Daniel Boone National Forest. Many others may work for one of the many cities, counties, or towns in the...
Number of fatalities down slightly in 2021
According to the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety, through mid-December, there had been just over 735 deaths on Kentucky’s roads. At the same time in 2020, there had been 755 deaths, meaning that 2021 is on trend for being a slightly better year in terms of fatal...