Industry News - Personal Injury

We Hold Negligent Nursing Homes Accountable For Abuse And Neglect

Making the decision to move your loved one into a nursing home is bittersweet. On one hand, you’re relieved that they will be around caregivers 24/7 and will receive the attention, care, and treatments they need. But on the other hand, you may feel guilty about their loss of independence and having to leave…

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Insurance Bad Faith & Mistreatment in Kentucky

Kentucky Insurance Bad Faith Laws Kentucky provides for insurance bad faith claims under the common law and the statutes. It is one of the few states that allow first and third-party bad faith claims. Simply put, this means that you can bring a bad faith claim against your insurance company as well as against…

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Is Distracted Driving the Number One Killer on Kentucky Roads?

“Buckle Up and Phone Down” is the new safety mantra for Kentucky roads, and for good reasons. With nearly 300 fatalities per year attributed to distracted drivers, Kentucky has the notoriety of being in the third position on a list of 25 worst states for distracted driving. Add to this the fact that Kentucky is…

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How Personal Injury Protection or PIP Benefits Work in Kentucky

As the pain and shock wear off, accident victims are hit by worries about their medical bills. The general perception is that if a motorist shares any responsibility for the accident, he/she is on his own as far as personal treatment costs are concerned. Well, not in Kentucky! Because this is a no-fault state,…

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Injured While Using a Ride Sharing Service like Uber or Lyft?

Together, Uber and Lyft offer a massive 75 million rides across the country every month. So, chances are that you may have already used these ride sharing apps or will use them at some time in the near future. While they have undoubtedly made urban transport easier and faster, these apps also contribute about…

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Sources of Distracted Driving Especially Among Teen Drivers

Across the country, motorists in the age group of 16-19 years are considered the riskiest with a fatal crash rate per mile that is 3 times as high as that of older drivers. The problem is that teen drivers account for a mere 6% of all motorists on American roads. But, teen drivers are responsible…

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