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...
How severe brain injuries impact survivors and their families
Severe brain injuries can be the result of many different accidents, from near-fatal drownings or car accidents to an unexpectedly violent slip-and-fall incident. Severe brain injuries can result in long-term hospitalization and may leave their victims in comas for...
Understanding electric scooter safety
Electric kick scooters have become popular in cities across America. The scooters came to neighboring Cincinnati last year and are expected to hit the streets in nearby Lexington in late October. The new transportation devices have sparked controversy as their use has...
IIHS survey shows drivers misunderstand ADAS
Advanced driver assistance systems, or ADAS, have already helped prevent car accidents across Kentucky. Yet there are many drivers who do not understand that the purpose of ADAS is to assist drivers: not to replace them. In a survey of more than 2,000 drivers, the...
