When most people think of injuries from a car accident, they often think first about broken bones, head injuries, and whiplash. They may not realize that chest pain is another common symptom of car accident injuries. Injuries that lead to chest pain after car accidents may be eligible for compensation. The best way to know... read more
Key Points of this Article Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury. There are three different types of concussions that can occur in a car accident. A brain injury lawyer can help you get a higher settlement award for your concussion injury. Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury that can occur in... read more
Key Points of this Article When you file a personal injury claim, you are compensated for two types of damages: economic and non-economic. Special damages refer to economic damages that have a monetary value. A personal injury attorney can help you calculate your special damages to ensure you are awarded a fair settlement. When you... read more
A person can sustain an injury from a car accident regardless of the car’s speed at the time of the collision. However, high-speed car accidents are often traumatic and, tragically, too often fatal. After surviving a high-speed car accident, it can take weeks, months, or even years to recover from your injuries. Some of those... read more
Tailgating is a significant problem in both Kentucky and the rest of the United States. Aggressive drivers often follow closely behind other vehicles in order to prompt them to drive faster. And if a driver then needs to make a sudden stop, the result is a rear-end crash. If you’ve been involved in a tailgating... read more
Key Points of This Article: Where roundabouts have been installed, motor vehicle crashes have declined by about 40%, and those involving injuries have been reduced by about 80%, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Modern roundabouts throughout Kentucky have been shown to increase traffic capacity through intersections by 30 – 50% while reducing congestion and... read more
Key Points of This Article: Being injured in a car accident can impact an individual’s ability to work, take care of their family, and pay bills. After a car accident occurs, it’s imperative to file a report with the police, collect all the evidence available, and seek appropriate emergency medical treatment and follow-up with a... read more
Key Points of This Article: The Federal Highway Administration reports that older drivers, persons aged 65-years-of-age and up, are involved in more motor vehicle fatalities than any other driving group, except for drivers under age 20. As a person ages, conditions such as arthritis and glaucoma, and diseases such as early dementia and diabetes may... read more
Key Points of This Article: After a car accident occurs, it’s imperative to collect all the evidence available so that car accident victims can receive the compensation they deserve. A witness statement can be a powerful form of evidence that includes any facts that may help determine the cause of an auto accident, who was... read more
Key Points of This Article: Rhoads & Rhoads partner and attorney Chris Rhoads has been recognized as a 2020 Member of American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys for his exceptional performance in client satisfaction. The firm is very proud of Chris’s leadership as both a kind yet aggressive personal injury attorney who is knowledgeable and... read more
