Personal Injury Blog

Ridesharing is a fast, affordable, and convenient way to get around Kentucky. Unfortunately, not all rideshare drivers are safe or responsible. An Uber or Lyft driver may cause an accident by texting and driving, driving drowsy, drunk driving, or other types of negligence. If you get into a ridesharing accident in Kentucky, find out who…

You may understand how your insurance works if you cause a car accident, but what if someone else is driving your vehicle? Your auto insurance company may or may not pay for medical bills and property damage related to a car accident caused by someone else driving your car. It is important to find out…

Correctly using a car seat can save a child’s life in an auto accident. Aside from being important for protecting a child from harm, car seats are also a requirement by law in Kentucky. Breaking Kentucky’s car seat laws could lead to a traffic ticket for the driver, serious or fatal injuries to the child,…

In personal injury law, damages refer to the compensation you can receive for your injuries and losses. Damages is a broad term that can include medical expenses, lost wages, emotional injuries and property damage. Damages can also refer to the future costs you will incur because of your accident. The goal of a personal injury…

Getting into a car accident unlocks what can be a confusing and difficult process for anyone who does not work in the insurance industry. Filing an insurance claim is not as simple as it seems. The insurance company receiving your claim does a lot behind the scenes to evaluate your claim – including attempts to…

You may encounter a few challenges as the plaintiff of a personal injury case in Kentucky. One possibility is the assumption of risk defense. A defendant could use this defense to allege that you were aware of the risks an activity posed and agreed to participate anyway. The assumption of risk defense could reduce your…

COVID-19 has paused life in many ways. Personal injury lawsuits, however, are still being filed and processed in high numbers in Kentucky. Many of these lawsuits have to do with the coronavirus itself, such as lawsuits from negligent sanitation practices at work or hospitals. Find out if you can file a personal injury claim for…

Statistically, being in a car accident in Kentucky is more likely a matter of when, not if. Thousands of drivers in Kentucky get into car accidents each year. As a passenger, you have no control over whether or not the vehicle crashes. While this can be a nerve-wracking position to be in during the accident,…