While 4th of July weekend is a great time to get together with family and friends for swimming, barbecue, & a little R&R, it can also be very dangerous. Unfortunately, it seems that each year we hear of countless injuries by fireworks that could have been prevented with safe & responsible usage. So, if you …
Kentucky Jails: Legislation for Accountability
If you’ve been following the “Trouble Behind Bars” series from investigative reporter R.G. Dunlop, or our blog series, “Troubling Report on KY Jail Deaths” (Pt. 1 & 2) on such reports, it comes as no surprise that these eye-opening findings have impacted public opinion in a major way within the commonwealth. So much in fact, …
But My Agent Told Me I Had Full Coverage
Kentucky law (MVRA) requires $10,000 in medical/wage loss coverage for yourself regardless of fault (PIP); $25,000 in liability coverage; and $25,000 in uninsured motorist coverage for individuals. For just slightly more, you can get added PIP benefits of $30,000; 50,000 liability coverage; $50,000 in uninsured coverage and $50,000 in under-insured coverage (coverage for when the …
5 Mistakes to Avoid While Driving in the Snow
While we all understand the many hazards that snow and ice can cause a driver, too often we make the mistake of treating snowy days as “just another day”. This overconfident mindset can lead to poor driving habits and a disregard for winter weather conditions as a safety threat entirely. So we want to challenge …
Protecting Your Loved Ones from Nursing Home Abuse
Sadly, it’s not always as easy as we think to spot and identify nursing home abuse and neglect. Even upon repeated visits to a nursing home, the signs can be easily missed. We thought we’d take a few moments to cover a few things beyond physical abuse to look for when you suspect nursing home …
Kentuckians’ Access to the Courthouse
The Kentucky State Legislature is again trying to limit Kentuckians access to the Courthouse. The State Senate has passed a bill which would require nursing home and medical negligence claims to first go before a panel of doctors before injured people could file a claim for damages. This panel system would not be a final …
Do You Have a Case for Medical Malpractice?
It’s a common misconception that if a doctor makes any mistake while treating you, it’s considered medical malpractice. Truth is, it all depends on whether you can show or prove that you were actually harmed by an act or omission of a doctor, nurse or other medical professional, providing the act or omission falls below …
When to Seek a Lawyer for Workers’ Compensation
If you’ve been injured on the job at your workplace, it can be difficult to know where to turn or what to do next. An attorney can help put you on the right path to medical treatment while fighting to compensate you for injuries, lost time & lost wages. While we’d recommend that you seek …
Requirements for a Successful Medical Malpractice Claim
If you’ve been injured as a result of negligence from a doctor or medical provider, you may be considering a medical malpractice claim. But in order to be successful in receiving compensation for your injuries, your claim must satisfy all of the following requirements: Injury: The doctor or health care provider caused an injury to …
Five Things You Need To Do If You’ve Been in a Wreck
Being in a car accident is a traumatic experience and always an unexpected shock. When it happens to you or someone in your family, here are five things you need to do: CALL THE POLICE – even if you are not feeling hurt or the damage does not appear “too bad.” The police will capture the …