Latest Personal Injury Law Posts and Insights from Sam Aguiar
How to Avoid Distracted Driving
Checking your phone, eating a snack, or making eye contact with a friend in the rearview mirror—while these actions seem quick and harmless, an accident only takes seconds to happen. Put simply, reading a text while driving at 55 mph is like driving blind for the length of a football field. Distracted driving…
Understanding the Impact of Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle Accident Statistics and Risks Motorcycle accidents are a serious concern on our roads. They often result in severe injuries, financial burdens, and emotional trauma. Understanding the impact of these accidents is crucial. It helps victims navigate the aftermath and informs preventive measures. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists are…
How Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Benefits Work in Kentucky
What is PIP? If you’re involved in a Kentucky car accident, understanding your benefits under the state’s mandatory personal injury protection Kentucky (PIP) system is crucial. Basic PIP coverage applies to various scenarios involving pedestrians, passengers, and motorcyclists, and is typically included in auto insurance policies unless formally rejected. As a no-fault state, Kentucky…
Insurance Bad Faith in Kentucky
Unfair Claims & Settlement Practices 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…
Louisville Wrongful Death Attorneys
Importance Of An Experienced Lawyer Few things in life are more painful than unexpectedly experiencing a loved one’s death or losing a family member. And if your loved one’s death is caused by the misconduct of another person or party, you may be wondering where you can turn for help. At Sam Aguiar Injury…
Who’s At Fault for a Weather-Related Louisville Truck Accident?
Louisville’s residents usually experience cold and rainy weather with occasional snow from December through March. These weather conditions can significantly impact a driver’s visibility and may contribute to a truck accident. Recent data from the Kentucky State Police reveal nearly 9000 truck accidents, including 106 fatal collisions, occur annually across the state. Due to…