Protecting The Rights Of The Injured
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...
Liability insurance is one of the biggest costs of motor vehicle ownership. Kentucky state law requires that every driver purchase a policy in case they cause a crash. Insurance requirements include both property damage and bodily injury liability coverage. When...
Canine companions often enrich the lives of the people who own them. They provide entertainment and affection. Sometimes they even provide services by protecting livestock or assisting someone with a disabling medical condition. Most dogs are amiable companions, but a...
The more exciting and unusual someone's recent experience is, the more likely it is to gain traction on social media. People who have dramatic injuries or shocking encounters may capture video footage or take photos to share the story online with others. Friends and...