Protecting The Rights Of The Injured
It is now well known that distracted driving behavior is a leading cause of injurious and fatal accidents involving teenagers. This behavior poses a significant risk to their safety and the safety of others on the road. From texting and using social media to eating...
Positive interactions with dogs can offer some health benefits. Pets can help people manage their stress and can inspire them to regularly exercise. Unfortunately, not all interactions between humans and dogs are positive ones. In some cases, dogs become aggressive...
When a conversation about distracted driving arises, the first thing that comes to most people’s minds is the dangers of texting and driving. Yet, many motorists may not be aware that distracted driving goes far beyond smartphones. Driving is a hands-on task that...
While virtually everyone recognizes that a fall from a significant elevation is a risk. However, a same-level fall may not seem like a major safety concern. After all, pratfalls are often a punchline in modern entertainment. In the real world, a slip-and-fall at the...
There are many different setbacks that people may experience after a major motor vehicle collision. Kentucky motorists and the passengers in their vehicles could incur significant injuries and require treatment at a hospital. Even scenarios that do not lead to serious...
Slip-and-falls can occur at many different locations, including inside a business. In some cases, the person who falls might be to blame for their own injuries. If they go out in public while under the influence of intoxicating substances or engage in horseplay, then...
For teenagers, obtaining a driver's license is one of the first steps toward true independence. For parents, sending teens out on the road can be nerve-racking. Motor vehicle collisions are one of the top causes of teenage mortality. For every young adult who loses...
An auto defect can significantly impact a car crash victim's personal injury case. Why? The presence of an auto defect – either affecting the victim’s vehicle or the vehicle of another motorist involved in the crash – introduces complex layers to the litigation...
In Kentucky, pure comparative negligence impacts most personal injury law claims. This state’s approach to comparative negligence allows injured parties to recover damages even if they are partially or predominantly at fault. The system is designed to ensure fairness,...
Those involved in Kentucky car crashes have a lot of concerns to address in the aftermath. One of the first worries people face is the possibility that they or someone else in the vehicle might suffer severe injury. Right after a crash occurs, motorists tend to check...