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 …
Role of Witnesses
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 …
Pretrial Steps to Take in a Personal Injury Case
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 …
Slip and Fall Cases
There are a number of things about a Louisville slip and fall case that a potential plaintiff should be aware of. The most important of these are: Take photos of everything that the scene. If the injured person cannot do it, they should have somebody do it for them. Make sure a person documents everything about …
Independent Medical Examination
Independent medical exams (also known as IME’s) are a tool often used by insurance companies when an injured plaintiff is claiming permanent injuries and damages. The term ‘independent’ medical exam is actually a misnomer. A more accurate term would be a ‘defense’ medical exam. If you sustained injuries and damages as a result of someone …
How to Get Police Reports in Louisville
Police officers do not give the involved parties a copy of the police report at the scene of an accident, but instead will provide the parties a police report number. Several days after the accident, a person can go to the police department and get a copy of the police report using the report number. …
Documentation
If you or a loved one have been in a car accident, you know how traumatic of an experience the aftermath can be. You may require medical treatment for your injuries, and undoubtedly will be in constant communication with your car insurance company to sort through the necessary documentation. These are high-stress times, but don’t …
Statute of Limitations in a Personal Injury Case
If you have sustained personal injuries in a Bardstown car accident case, you may be entitled to legal compensation. However, time is of the essence. In Kentucky, as well as in all other jurisdictions, personal injury claims and lawsuits must be brought within a specific time period, called the statute of limitations. The statute of limitations …
July 2020 Legal News Update
Legal news affects our everyday lives, whether we notice it or not. Here’s a summary of a few of this month’s major cases. Virtual Jury Selection Leads to Mistrial Motion Potential jurors were seen curled up in bed, exercising, and leaving the room during virtual jury selection for asbestos trial. Lead Counsel for Fryer-Knowles Inc. …
June 2020 Recall Update
At McCoy, Hiestand & Smith we value the health and safety of everyone in our community. Sometimes regardless of how careful we are the products we buy aren’t as safe as we had hoped. Products are recalled every day and it’s important to stay up to date on those recalls in order to keep you …
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