Injuries

Driving requires a driver’s full attention, so they shouldn’t let anything else take that attention or they risk getting into a crash. Many drivers think they can multitask safely, but there’s never a good reason to try to do this.  There are three forms of...

When considering personal injury claims, factors like negligence often come to mind. Yet, weather conditions also play a significant role, especially in Newport, Kentucky. Knowing how weather influences these cases can be vital for those involved in personal injury...

Speeding: a split-second decision that can change lives forever. Many of us have felt the temptation to push the pedal a little harder, to shave minutes off our commute or to feel the thrill of the open road. But what happens when those extra miles per hour lead to an...

Picture this: you're cruising down the highway, the music is playing and your phone buzzes with a new message. It's tempting to take a glance. Unfortunately, that split second could change your life forever. Distracted driving isn't just a bad habit; it's a serious...

A lot of car accident victims make the mistake of thinking that their personal injury case is a slam dunk. Even when the evidence seems clear and convincing in a personal injury case, though, there can be evidentiary and logistical challenges that arise, any one of...

Vehicular accidents are a leading cause of insurance claims and personal injury lawsuits. When one person hits someone else, the person affected usually wants compensation for their lost wages, medical expenses and vehicle repair costs. Most drivers in Kentucky...

According to a recent analysis, the number of licensed drivers over 70 is on the rise in this country. Although ValuePenguin did the analysis, the raw data for the analysis comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a federal agency. ValuePenguin...

Cars are equipped with more safety features today than ever before, but serious accidents continue to leave victims severely injured and worried about their future. Thousands continue to die in these wrecks, too. In fact, early estimates show that nearly 41,000 people...

After a car accident, you have a lot to worry about. But, one thing that many people forget about until they go to sell their car is that the accident likely reduced the value of their vehicle. Diminished value claims allow car owners to recover the difference between...

Previously on the blog we gave a brief overview of Kentucky’s comparative negligence law. This statute requires a plaintiff’s award to be reduced by the percentage of fault that is assigned to them based on the facts presented at trial. Although a comparative...