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It isn’t shocking that the rate of fatal accidents is higher for motorcycle riders versus motorists operating a passenger vehicle. The physical components, as well as the regulatory aspects, differ for both, creating unique scenarios for both sets of drivers. Safety remains a top concern, with the ever-increasing statistic of crashes for cars and motorcycles, …
Purchasing real estate is a significant investment. It is essential that you take all the steps necessary to protect yourself when buying property. While real estate transactions are often routine, there are a variety of situations in which the services of an experienced real estate attorney can be essential. At McCoy & Hiestand, our experienced …
Both car and truck accidents can leave individuals with severe injuries and tremendous medical bills. Both of these wrecks can occur due to negligence on the part of a driver or other factors like defective parts. However, they have key differences that can affect your legal claim. A truck accident lawyer at McCoy & Hiestand …
If a person is injured, they have two options for obtaining financial compensation for their injuries: settle with the insurance company or pursue litigation. However, just because an individual goes down the path of litigation does not mean the case will necessarily go to trial. Most injury cases settle before they ever reach the courtroom …
Hernia Mesh is a medical device that’s implanted within the body by a surgeon—designed to patch or repair an area of the body where fatty tissue, an internal organ or intestine has bulged through a hole or weakness in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue. While surgical meshes have been used for years to implement …
Commercial trucks making unsafe lane changes are a major cause of highway accidents. It is bad enough when an ordinary car makes an unsafe lane change. When a truck weighing 10,000 pounds and up does it, the result is often catastrophic. Truck drivers in a hurry to reach their destination may make frequent lane changes. …
Semi-trucks fill our highways, presenting extra hazards for other vehicles. In order to prevent trucking accidents, drivers must be attentive and cautious. Unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world and some drivers are negligent. Common Types of Truck Driver Negligence Lack of proper training – Driving a semi-truck is not as simple as a …
In Kentucky, if a person is injured and it is not their fault, the settlement value of their claim should include a calculation of all past medical bills related to the injury, any future medical bills as testified to by a physician, an analysis of any lost wages that was incurred, or any impairment of the …
Witnesses can play an important role in any Louisville personal injury case. Depending upon whether or not an insurance company is disputing liability in a personal injury case, witnesses can be helpful in proving the defendant’s breach of the applicable duty of care, the extent and amount of the plaintiff’s damages, or both. There are …
Prior to trial, a Louisville injury lawyer must go through the entire court and discovery process. This means they will ask legal questions called interrogatories that are sent in written form to the opposing party. They may also take many depositions from the opposing party, witnesses, treating physicians, and any expert witnesses. Finally, the attorney must collect all the …
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