March is brain injury awareness month, and as such, we wanted to put the spotlight on this injury—i.e., what causes it, how to recognize signs of brain damage, and how victims can seek the help of an attorney for compensation after sustaining a brain injury in an accident. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a […]
Like any other kind of accident, Broadside collisions can be scary and traumatizing. These types of collisions can come out of nowhere, leaving the driver and passengers vulnerable and unprepared. In addition to the emotional distress from being in an accident, victims can also suffer from severe injuries that require expensive medical treatments and time […]
Personal injury cases usually involve negligence, meaning that someone failed to act reasonably in a given situation. Gross negligence is more serious than standard negligence and means that someone demonstrated extreme carelessness or disregard for others’ safety, resulting in an injury. In order to recover certain damages, an injured party needs to prove that the […]
If you have made a personal injury claim as a result of a car accident, a slip and fall accident, product liability, or any other dangerous incident, you will find yourself dealing with an insurance company that may be reluctant to fully compensate you for your suffering. Insurance companies don’t make their profits by being […]
Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of traffic accidents. Unfortunately, these types of incidents are prevalent in the state of Kentucky. According to a recent study, Kentucky is listed among the worst states for distracted driving. Distracted driving incidents can happen for various reasons, but these days, one of the primary contributors […]
Though safety ratings continue to improve for newer models of vehicles, there is still much that is unknown about third-row seats in SUVs. Still, SUVs with third rows are becoming increasingly common amongst families looking for extra seating. However, the concern is that this third row in SUVs is generally much closer to the back […]
If you suffer an injury following a slip and fall accident in a store, you have a right to file a claim to recover damages. Though slip and falls can be minor occurrences that many individuals simply brush off and ignore, others can be more serious and result in injury. Even a minor incident can […]
Getting run off the road by any vehicle can be a frustrating experience that results in injury. However, being run off the road by a semi-truck can be even more frightening and devastating as these large commercial vehicles can weigh up to 80,000 lbs. Accidents caused by semi-trucks can be devasting. The damages and injuries […]
Although most accidents result from driver negligence, there are situations in which bad road conditions are to blame. Tragically, every year 2 million people become injured and 22,000 people die because of poor road conditions. A poorly maintained road can lead to a serious car accident that leaves you with mounting expenses for vehicle damages […]
Experiencing a personal injury is always difficult. It may require you to undergo painful and expensive medical treatments, and you could suffer from emotional damage. If you suffered from a personal injury that resulted from the negligence or deliberate action of another person, you may be entitled to punitive damages. In standard personal injury cases, […]
