Personal Injury Blog

How to calculate emotional distress damages? Emotional distress is a compensable loss in the Kentucky civil justice system. An injured accident victim can qualify for financial compensation for emotional distress along with physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, and psychological trauma. Calculating a value for emotional distress is difficult due to its intangible nature. Putting…

Keeping up with the latest changes and updates to Kentucky’s personal injury laws can make it easier to understand your rights if you get injured in an accident and need to file a claim. At HJV Car Accident Personal Injury Lawyers, we always stay up to date on the newest personal injury trends and laws…

A wrongful death claim is a type of civil lawsuit that may be filed in Kentucky after the unexpected loss of a loved one’s life in a preventable accident. If an individual dies in a fatal car accident, for example, his or her surviving relatives may be entitled to financial compensation through a wrongful death…

When a dog attacks or bites a victim, the injured party may be eligible for financial compensation with an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit. These cases involve Kentucky’s dog bite injury laws, including municipal statutes. Understanding the legal consequences of a dog attack – and your legal options as a victim – may take…

Large truck accidents are responsible for causing thousands of serious injuries and deaths every year. Driving near a tractor-trailer or 18-wheeler can be nerve-wracking due to the risk of a catastrophic traffic accident. The following tips can help you stay safe when driving near large trucks. If you get injured in a truck collision despite…

One of the most important types of evidence used to support a personal injury claim is medical records. The very nature of a personal injury case requires proof that an injury occurred. However, this is not the only way in which medical records can be foundational in a personal injury case. Establishing the Existence of…

Knowing the statute of limitations is essential if you wish to bring a personal injury claim to Kentucky. Statutes of limitations apply to every type of personal injury case in the state. If you miss your statute of limitations and file too late, expect your claim to be dismissed by the courts. Talking to experienced…

Distracted driving is one of the top causes of fatal car accidents in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted drivers were responsible for taking 3,522 lives in 2021 alone. Most states have passed laws to help prevent distracted driving collisions caused by cell phones. In Kentucky, however, talking on…