Personal Injury

What is a personal injury lawsuit?  It is a lawsuit brought by an injured party against a defendant for an accident caused by that defendant’s negligence. If you are injured, the first step to take is to seek medical treatment.  Then, you should strongly consider meeting with an attorney, even…

Inequality still persists in the calculation of damages in personal injury claims for men and women.  Calculating future loss of earnings is difficult under the best circumstances, but the intention behind those damages is to put the injured person back into the financial position he or she would be in…

People driving automobiles often just don’t see a motorcycle on the road.  Hence, deaths from motorcycle accidents have increased dramatically in the past ten years.  From 1994 to 2014, motorcycle fatalities have increased each year. Although motorcycles constitute less than one percent of miles driven, they account for fifteen percent…

As the weather improves, more and more cyclists can be found on the roads and sidewalks.  Accidents with cyclists frequently occur at intersections, usually because people are confused on what actions to take.  The laws on these circumstances vary by state, so it is important to be knowledgeable on the…

If you are injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, you may not realize that a lawsuit is a viable option to provide the compensation you deserve.   Many people assume that their insurance company will take care of everything.  Even if you have good insurance, insurance companies…

When someone is in an accident, he or she may not think that a lawsuit is the preferred method to handle compensation for an injury.  But when most people hire an attorney for a personal injury claim, they are really hiring an advocate to speak on their behalf to insurance…

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety conducted a survey asking drivers to self-report whether they had engaged in speeding, texting, and red light running.  Drivers between 19 to 24 had the highest percentage of drivers who reported engaging in these dangerous driving behaviors.   Dangerous driving behaviors all increase the…

Although having insurance can make you feel secure, lapses in coverage can put you at risk.  If you are in an accident, it is important to know what could happen. In the event that you are in a car accident, the automobile insurance policy likely covers damage to the car…

Kentucky has become the first state to adopt the Trump Administration’s policy that imposes work requirements as a precondition to receive Medicaid.  As a result, Kentucky residents who are deemed healthy enough to work must now comply with certain requirements to receive government health care. Under the new policy, Medicaid…

If you are involved in an accident with a large commercial truck, who is at fault may be more convoluted than you realize.  The first step to take is to contact an experienced personal injury attorney who will assist you in protecting your rights. The commercial trucking industry includes a…