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...
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Month: September 2020
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...
Tips for driving safely around trucks
Driving around other vehicles on the roads in Kentucky can be unnerving at times. Other drivers make erratic decisions, may be driving too fast or are distracted by their phones. However, this is especially true when driving around large trucks. Due to the size of the...
Common types and causes of motorcycle accidents
Many people love the adrenaline rush that comes with riding a motorcycle on a Kentucky highway. However, without the protective casing and safety features provided by a passenger vehicle, motorcycles can be some of the most dangerous vehicles on the road. According to...