Key Points of This Article: Kentucky is one of the top three worst states for driving in the rain. Over 5,000 people are killed annually as a result of weather-related accidents. Though rain increases the risk of accidents, drivers are ultimately to blame for their negligent actions, such as speeding or following too close to... read more
Every year new and veteran motorcyclists take to the roads as spring weather arrives. Tens of thousands of Kentucky residents will dust off their bikes to experience the freedom and exhilaration that can only be experienced on the back of a motorcycle. Spring is when the number of motorcyclists on the road hits its peak,... read more
Key Points of This Article: Catastrophic injuries are devastating and leave the victim permanently impaired. Traumatic brain injuries are common types of catastrophic injuries. In Kentucky, you can file a lawsuit if an injury is catastrophic. Catastrophic injuries are often devastating and can permanently alter a person’s life, such as loss of hearing or eyesight,... read more
Key Points of This Article: Injured victims can file their claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance company. Kentucky is a no-fault state, so victims can also choose to go through their own no-fault insurance coverage first. If my car accident claim exceeds my insurance limit, there are other options available. Most states have minimum coverage... read more
If you’ve experienced a personal injury that was caused by another person’s negligence, you may wonder if it’s possible for you to receive compensation from the at-fault party in court. You have every right to seek damage from the negligent party, but you need to be able to prove that their negligence directly resulted in... read more
When it comes to car accidents and personal injury claims, a common question clients have is whether or not the IRS can tax money received in settlement of their claims. So is a car accident settlement taxable? Unfortunately, there are types of damages recovered in car accident settlements that the IRS will tax, but there... read more
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are incredibly common in the United States and can leave victims with permanent limitations. Cognitive problems from a traumatic brain injury happen all the time. Some of the most common causes of TBIs include car accidents, slip and fall accidents, and bullet wounds. March is officially brain injury awareness month, and... read more
Key Points of this Article: Reckless driving in Kentucky is defined broadly in KRS 189.290, but many different unsafe driving practices can fall under the umbrella of reckless driving. Basically, reckless driving is any driving that is “not in a careful manner.” In other words, reckless driving is negligent driving. If you are struck and... read more
Most people (even those who text and drive themselves) are aware that distracted driving is dangerous. For example, there were 961 collisions in Kentucky where cell phone use was cited as a factor in 2020. The number of Kentucky crashes where distracted driving was cited as a contributing factor was even bigger: 4,564. Distracted driving... read more
Key points of this article: There are two main types of traumatic brain injuries after a car accident: open and closed TBIs can have far-reaching and permanent effects on the victims of car accidents and their families If you have suffered a brain injury after a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation What... read more
