Remaining safe while cruising through Kentucky on your motorcycle is a priority. Some of the most common crashes involving bikes may surprise you. When it comes to ensuring your ride ends safely at your destination, remaining diligent is vital. Understanding some of...
3 hidden costs of a traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injuries cause a disruption in the normal functions of the brain. If you suffer a TBI, you can expect to spend at least a few hours in the emergency room. The bill for the room, diagnostic tests and doctor services may set you back thousands of...
Steer clear of the most fatal accidents in construction
Construction accidents are some of the most devastating. With the potential for catastrophic damage, injures suffered on the construction site may prove life-altering. Like many on-the-job accidents, many that occur on a construction site are preventable....
How do you calculate lost wages?
When you suffer a serious injury and need to recover your medical expenses, you also need to think about restitution for any wages that you lost. Being unable to work after an accident is a form of damages that a person can recover in a personal injury claim. The way...
Winter conditions present in 17% of all car wrecks
Driving in inclement weather increases your risk of a crash. Many motorists who drive Kentucky’s roads in the winter must contend with hazards that are not present during warmer months. Even the safest, most experienced drivers soften struggle when faced with icy...
Who is responsible for the expenses resulting from a dog attack?
Kentucky's laws hold dog owners strictly liable for injuries and property damage caused by a bite or an attack. If a canine harms you, your children or your property, you may file a legal action against its owner to seek relief. Nearly one out of five individuals...
Looking at data on children and bicycle accidents
If your child regularly rides his or her bike, you need to understand the various threats they face. If they ride near traffic, even for a short period of time, it is crucial to understand the risk of an accident and do your best to inform them of the hazards that...
What are the effects of a traumatic brain injury?
A traumatic brain injury can disrupt its normal function, at least temporarily and sometimes permanently. TBI can result from penetration of the skull with a foreign object or a violent jolt or blow to the head. The American Association of Neurological Surgeons cites...
A car accident could lead to post-traumatic stress disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) isn’t just something that impacts police officers or veterans. It can be caused by any traumatic event. For your average American citizen, one of the most common traumatic events is simply a car crash. If you’re involved in a...
How much will an amputation cost you throughout your life?
Car crashes, machinery accidents and other traumatic circumstances could potentially result in someone losing a body part. Amputations are unquestionably some of the worst injuries possible. After all, they mean that someone has suffered an injury so severe that it...
