Personal Injury Blog

One of the many hazards that make large commercial trucks the most dangerous vehicles on the road is the No Zone, or the large blind spots on all four sides of the vehicle. If you find yourself sharing the road with a big rig in Louisville, do what you can to avoid the truck’s blind…

If you have been injured or are dealing with a damaged vehicle after a truck accident in Kentucky, it may be difficult to wait to receive a settlement check. It is crucial, however, not to rush the settlement process. Jumping to accept the first offer could lock you into an inadequate settlement. Knowing how long…

Is Kentucky a no-fault state? If you live in the State of Kentucky, when purchasing auto insurance, you might have heard your insurance agent/company mention that Kentucky is a “No-Fault State.”  The following states are considered to be “no-fault” states: Florida Hawaii Kansas Kentucky Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota New Jersey New York North Dakota Pennsylvania Utah…

If you get injured in a motor vehicle accident, you should always report the crash to the police. State law in Kentucky requires drivers to immediately report any car accident that results in injury, death or more than $500 in property damage to law enforcement. Otherwise, drivers must submit written reports to the Kentucky State…

Medical negligence occurs when a health care practitioner falls short of the required standards of care for his or her profession, such as by misdiagnosing a patient or carelessly causing a birth injury. In Kentucky, a patient who is injured or harmed by medical negligence can file a lawsuit in pursuit of financial compensation. Medical…

Medical malpractice is when a health care professional falls short of the expected standards of care when treating a patient. If a negligent or careless medical provider injures a patient, the victim can file a medical malpractice claim in pursuit of financial compensation. Causation is one of the key elements that will need to be…

Kentucky has a large number of laws, rules and regulations that concern motor vehicle equipment. Owning a motor vehicle does not mean a person has free reign to modify it or decorate it however he or she sees fit. For safety reasons, motor vehicles must adhere to certain standards, including regulations for window tinting. Window…

If you operate or ride on a motorcycle in Kentucky, you need to know the state’s motorcycle helmet laws to avoid getting into legal trouble. You could face a fine if you are caught riding a motorcycle without a helmet as a mandatory wearer. Regardless of whether your state requires the use of a motorcycle…