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Losing a loved one is always difficult, but it is even more tragic and devastating when the death would not have happened if it hadn’t been for someone else’s negligence or fault. In addition to the emotional pain, grief, and anger at the injustice of what occurred, surviving family members are left having to deal with medical bills, funeral expenses, and the loss of income and companionship their loved one would have prov...

If you have been in a car accident in Kentucky, it is essential to obtain a copy of your police accident report, as these reports can help you with your claim and provide evidence and documentation should you wind up in an insurance or legal dispute. This report, called the Kentucky Uniform Police Traffic Collision Report, is especially important if there were injuries and property damage from the accident, and it can be impor...

Whether or not you can sue after a car accident in Kentucky depends on the circumstances involved. Kentucky is a “no-fault” insurance state, which could limit your right to sue the negligent driver and what you might collect to pay for the damages you suffered. However, no-fault insurance often does not cover all your losses, and when they are severe, it may be appropriate to file a lawsuit. If you or a loved one was se...

As most of us in Eastern Kentucky coal country are well aware, work can be a dangerous place. When an injury in the workplace leads to brain damage, the effects can be devastating and life-changing, since the brain controls all our bodily and mental functions. Brain injuries can produce changes in personality, intellect, creativity, and memory, and severe injuries can lead to paralysis, inability to communicate, coma, or death...

After a car crash, one of the first things that will need to be determined is who caused it. How do you determine who is at fault in a car accident? Depending on the circumstances of the accident, it might be quite obvious, but in other situations, determining who was at fault can be complicated.  Determining fault is important because insurance companies and juries will look at fault when awarding a settlement amount. Whe...