In the United States, Uber provides 40 million rides each month. While the number of Uber users continues to grow, the ride-sharing company has been involved in a number of accidents that occurred while users were inside the vehicles of Uber drivers. Between 2019 and...
You or someone you care about has been hit by a vehicle that was operated by a drunk driver, it can be devastating. More than 11,000 people died in alcohol-related crashes in 2020 alone. Though such statistics are disheartening, the law is on your side. In Kentucky,...
A personal injury statute of limitations is a law that sets a time limit on when a person can initiate legal proceedings after sustaining a personal injury. People who are interested in seeking compensation for personal injury must comply with it. Different states...
In 2020, the Kentucky State Police reported a total of 896 pedestrian accidents and 96 fatalities. Of these, seven pedestrian deaths were due to hit-and-run cases. Moreover, 13 percent of Kentucky’s traffic fatalities were pedestrian deaths. These figures show that...
Motorcycle accidents are unpredictable but their aftermath can be legally troublesome for you. In a no-fault jurisdiction like Kentucky, this can mean you need to seek financial assistance from your motorcycle insurance plan, not the perpetrator. But in most cases, a...
Personal accidents don’t come knocking on your door; they hit you when you least expect them. An estimated 3 out of 5 deaths worldwide are related to injuries, so it’s, unfortunately, more common than you might think. If you have a personal injury case, you’ll find...
Personal injuries due to dog bites are serious and terrifying. Between 2005 and 2019, 521 dog bite fatalities occurred in the United States. Dog bite fatalities are especially common in Kentucky. In 2019, the state recorded four fatal dog attacks, making it the third...
Car accidents, no matter how big or small, can cause severe damage to those involved. They may entail considerable financial expenses, emotional distress, and physical injuries. Car insurance claims can help ease the burden, but pursuing compensation can be...
If your loved one had an untimely death due to someone’s negligence or fault, the state allows you to recover damages caused by their absence. But who gets the money in a wrongful death lawsuit? The division of funds among beneficiaries can be tricky territory to...
A financial lawyer specializes in helping businesses and individuals to navigate money matters. Like other lawyers, such as personal injury lawyers, they are often skilled with excellent research skills, making them best at handling financial accountability laws,...