Nearly every industry comes with its share of work-related hazards, but some industries see many more serious and life-changing injuries than most. Each year, numerous workers lose limbs due to their injuries. An amputation could result from injuries such as the...
Month: March 2017
Recent court ruling sides with mortgage lenders
Residents of Kentucky who are considering filing for chapter 13 protection should be aware of a recent ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Typically, a chapter 13 debtor is prohibited from modifying a lender's claim that is only...
Another man’s dog might be his best friend, but not yours
Dogs are typically loyal and protective of their owners, and that can also make them extremely dangerous. The problem is that you never know when a dog feels you are threatening its owner, and it might attack you without provocation. Thousands of people in Kentucky...
Auto loan cramdowns and bankruptcy
Kentucky residents who have substantial debts and are considering filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy should know that if they enter the bankruptcy with a negative equity in a vehicle they have financed, they may be eligible for a loan cramdown. For those debtors who...
Eye safety in the workplace
Kentucky workers who are in occupations in which there might be abrasive or corrosive materials or flying objects may be in danger of an eye injury. However, there are a number of steps they and their employers can take in the workplace to help protect their eyes....
What happens to tax debt in bankruptcy?
Did you know the deadline for filing your tax returns is just over a month away? Tax season can be a stressful time of year for people who are struggling financially, particularly if they owe a large amount of money for their taxes but cannot afford it. If you are...