If one is to believe news reports, self-driving, or driverless cars could be on American roads within the next five to 10 years. While these estimates may be overly optimistic, the fact remains that both domestic and foreign automakers are investing millions in this...
Month: September 2016
Attorney fees treated as domestic support obligation
Kentucky debtors who are considering filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy protection might be interested in learning about a case that more clearly defines what a domestic support obligation includes. Domestic support obligations are not able to be discharged in...
Social media in injury and workers’ comp cases: use caution
Everyone is online these days, whether it is Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or some other form of social media. While social media has many positive benefits, it also has a downside. People who have been injured, either at work or by someone else's negligence, need to...
How debt can get out of control
Kentucky residents who are drowning in unpaid debts may find that it is very difficult to save money for the future. Debt problems may be one of the major reasons why most of Americans have less than $1,000 set aside in a savings account. When the interest on debts...
What is no-fault insurance and why is it important?
Following a motor vehicle accident, a person will have to deal with many issues. If you were injured, making the fullest possible physical recovery should be first and foremost on your mind. There are other issues as well, however. For instance, you will need to buy a...
Despite the dangers, too many motorists text while driving
Driving a motor vehicle requires a person's full attention at all times. Unfortunately, as smartphones have become commonplace in everyday life, many people text, surf the Internet, or engage in social media forums, like Twitter and Facebook while behind the wheel....
Minimizing the risk of workplace injury accidents
Workplace injuries occur because of a variety of reasons. Kentucky employers should take steps to minimize the risk to their employees by conducting careful assessments of the workplace environment and areas that need improvement.A major area that employers should...
Healthcare professionals face serious workplace injury risks
When people think of dangerous jobs, construction or law enforcement may be the first jobs to come to mind. However, healthcare professionals, including nurses, have some of the highest rates of injury of any profession. Nurses in particular face unique challenges....