Category Archives: Auto Accident
Proving a Driver Was Distracted When They Hit You
The CDC estimates that every day in the U.S., almost ten people die in accidents involving a distracted driver. Distracted driving is when a driver engages in any activity that takes their attention away from the task of driving. Distracted driving includes activities such as texting or holding a phone call while driving, drinking… Read More »
5 Legal Steps To Take After a Kentucky Car Accident
Car accidents are quite common in Kentucky. In a year, more than 100,000 car accidents occur in Kentucky, most resulting in injuries. Unfortunately, due to the adrenaline rush and extreme panic, many car accident victims may not immediately realize they are injured. Some people may also not know what to do immediately after a… Read More »
How Do I Dispute Car Accident Fault?
A car accident can happen because of one or both parties’ negligence. In Kentucky, when both parties are to blame for a car accident, fault is distributed between the two parties. If both parties are equally to blame, each will bear an equal percentage of fault. On the other hand, if one party is… Read More »
Why You Should Not Wait to File a Kentucky Car Accident Claim
If you suffered injuries in a Kentucky car accident because of another driver’s negligence, everything that is happening might divert your attention away from the importance of contacting an attorney as soon as possible and starting the process of filing a claim against the liable driver. It is crucial that if you were injured… Read More »
Can I File a Claim Against Someone Else Other Than the Drunk Driver?
After getting hit by a drunk driver in Kentucky, you have the right to file a claim against the driver and recover compensation for your injuries and damages. But what if the driver who hit you does not have insurance or if they have insufficient insurance coverage? If you were injured in a drunk-driving-related… Read More »
5 Questions the Insurance Company May Ask You After a Car Accident
After being involved in a Kentucky car accident because of the negligence of another party, you can expect the at-fault party’s insurance company to contact you soon after the accident. Despite what the negligent party’s insurance company might tell you, you are not under any legal obligation to provide information or answer questions before… Read More »
Driving Too Slowly Can Be Dangerous
Often, when people think about the most dangerous driving habits, speeding tops their list. Indeed, speeding is a dangerous habit, and this habit is to blame for a lot of deaths. According to the NHTSA, speeding is a factor in about one-third of all motor vehicle fatalities. In 2021 alone, the NHTSA estimates that… Read More »
PTSD After a Kentucky Car Accident
A car accident can cause lifelong physical injuries and psychological effects. And contrary to what many people think, the psychological effects of a car accident can be just as damaging as physical injuries. One type of emotional injury you can suffer in a Kentucky car accident is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If you develop… Read More »
Who Is At Fault In A Parking Lot Accident?
When we think of car accidents, we often think of accidents happening on roadways. This is understandable, seeing as most car accidents happen on roads. However, car accidents can occur anywhere, even in parking lots. In fact, parking lot accidents are far more common than you would expect. Unfortunately, sometimes parking lot accidents can… Read More »
What To Say To An Insurance Adjuster After An Accident
If you’ve suffered injuries in a Kentucky car accident because of another party’s negligence, you can expect that an insurance adjuster from the at-fault party’s insurance company will call you. Often, insurance adjusters call injured victims immediately or soon after an accident. It is crucial that you understand what to say to an insurance… Read More »