On behalf of The Law Office of Rhonda Hatfield-Jeffers, PLLC | Jan 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
We live in a beautiful area of the country, wonderfully less populated than many other areas. This gives us room to breathe and room to drive, but unfortunately, this does not inoculate us from the perils of the road. Indeed, every time we get on the road, we take a...
On behalf of The Law Office of Rhonda Hatfield-Jeffers, PLLC | Dec 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
For those on Kentucky roadways, there are certain times of year that are more dangerous than others. The holiday season is one such time. This is true even with the current health situation radically altering travel plans and potentially limiting family gatherings....
On behalf of The Law Office of Rhonda Hatfield-Jeffers, PLLC | Dec 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Even seemingly minor car accidents can result in devastating consequences that last a lifetime. Many accident victims file a personal injury claim against the negligent parties responsible for their accident in the hopes of recovering compensation for the injuries and...
On behalf of The Law Office of Rhonda Hatfield-Jeffers, PLLC | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Before you can file a lawsuit following a truck accident, it is important to identify the cause of the accident and determine who should be held liable for the accident. There are many common causes of truck accidents including: Truck driver negligence (e.g. speeding,...
On behalf of The Law Office of Rhonda Hatfield-Jeffers, PLLC | Nov 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
In the event of a crash between a motorcycle and a car, it is the motorcyclist who is more likely to get severely injured. This is because the motorcyclist does not have the protections a motorist does—no air bags or bulky car frames to protect from sustaining...
On behalf of The Law Office of Rhonda Hatfield-Jeffers, PLLC | Oct 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Motorcycles accidents can cause serious harm and injuries to motorcycle accident victims. Drivers sharing the road with motorcyclists have a duty of care to help keep them safe and understanding how they can help do that is useful; it is also useful for injured...
On behalf of The Law Office of Rhonda Hatfield-Jeffers, PLLC | Oct 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
The basic idea behind a personal injury lawsuit based on negligence is that a person who is injured in an accident caused by another person’s carelessness should be compensated for their losses, and the careless person should be held accountable for their...
On behalf of The Law Office of Rhonda Hatfield-Jeffers, PLLC | Sep 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
People rarely get enough sleep these days, so it is not surprising that many people are falling asleep behind the wheel of their vehicles or are unable to focus on the road due to a lack of sleep. Even just one or two hours of missed sleep can have catastrophic...
On behalf of The Law Office of Rhonda Hatfield-Jeffers, PLLC | Jul 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Kentucky pedestrians who are hit by any motor vehicle are vulnerable to injuries and fatalities. Their lack of protection combined with the size and speed of automobiles can cause brain trauma, spinal cord damage, broken bones, cuts, bruises and long-term damage. What...
On behalf of The Law Office of Rhonda Hatfield-Jeffers, PLLC | Feb 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
No one wants to be in a crash. Unfortunately, it does happen. If you have just been in a crash and are not sure what to do next, this is what you need to know. First, you may wish to contact the police to establish a police report and take photographs of the scene and...
