In Kentucky, when people think about medical malpractice or negligence, they will automatically focus on a misdiagnosis, giving the wrong medication or a surgical mistake. However, there are other ways in which people can be injured by medical professionals and staff...
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Perform your due diligence before you close on your deal
You put an offer on a piece of real estate and your offer was accepted! This is an exciting opportunity, but before you are headed to the closing, you are told to do your “due diligence.” What does that mean? What is due diligence? Due diligence essentially entails...
Six estate planning mistakes to avoid
To a lot of people, estate planning is so simple that they can be it put off until late in life. They think that nothing more than a simple will is needed, and that their assets will easily pass down to their loved ones as they see fit. Although some individuals can...
When do construction defects occur?
Real estate law is complicated because it is a patchwork of laws and legal precedents that can extend past the founding of our country. However, something that has been around from the very beginning is construction defects. From the very beginning, we needed...
Are roads safer post-pandemic?
A worldwide pandemic saw fewer motor vehicles on the road. While roads and freeways were less-populated and free of traffic jams, many drivers saw the “new normal” as a reason to drive recklessly at excessive speed. Cambridge Mobile Telematics reported that distracted...
Guiding you through a medical malpractice suit
Medical intervention does not only occur when you are injured or ill. In some situations, medical care may be necessary to address the harms or issues caused by a misdiagnosis or medical negligence. Thus, some patients in Kentucky and elsewhere may experience...
Why is it important to update your will?
Your estate and the assets within it represent only part of your legacy. But these are legacies you want to preserve for your heirs and beneficiaries. And with a will in place, you need to be aware, alert and understand the importance of updating this critical legal...
Security deposits and landlord-tenant disagreements over damage
For many Kentucky landlords, a security deposit is required for tenants to rent the property. This is a protective device in case there are issues with the tenant’s behavior in causing damage or they do not pay their rent for the duration of the contract. While most...
Settling an estate during the Kentucky probate process
Having an established estate plan is extremely important for Kentucky residents. However, sometimes a family member or loved one passes away without a will, and their estate must go through the probate process. This involves appointing an administrator to handle the...
When insurance companies act in bad faith
If you have ever been in a car accident or a slip-and-fall accident, you know people act in bad faith. Negligent drivers and business owners lie and act in bad faith all the time. Indeed, it is one of the reasons dashboard cameras have become so common is because of...