If you suffered the loss of a loved one, one thing you must consider is if it was a wrongful death. Kentucky law says that wrongful death is when a person dies because of negligence or someone else's wrongful act. In addition, if you prove the negligence was gross or...
Injury/Wrongful Death
What is third-party insurance in Kentucky?
In an insurance claim, the "first party" typically refers to you, and a third party is the other person who damaged your property or injured you. There are different types of insurance policies in Kentucky, some of which only cover the costs of either first-party or...
What is an attractive nuisance?
Property owners in Kentucky can be found liable for accidents that occur on their premises because of an attractive nuisance. An attractive nuisance is an object or feature on a property that is so alluring that it actually attracts trespassers. Examples of attractive...
Safety coalition aims to end traffic fatalities by 2050
Kentucky drivers who wear their seat belts, prioritize safety and have safety technology in their vehicles may help make roads safer in the years ahead. According to the Road to Zero Coalition, all of these elements could contribute toward eliminating traffic deaths...
The many symptoms of soft tissue injuries
Car accident victims in Kentucky may be suffering from soft tissue injuries without knowing it. Injuries to soft tissue, which includes the muscles, ligaments and tendons, cannot be detected by X-ray. Therefore, a correct diagnosis can sometimes be difficult. Since...
Speeding causes nearly one-third of all traffic deaths
According to the National Transportation Safety Board, speeding causes nearly as many deaths as drunk driving. Some safety advocates maintain that the only way to address the rise in traffic fatalities is to significantly enhance penalties for speeders. Drunk drivers...
Impaired driving accident facts and statistics
Kentucky residents may find some of the statistics outlined by President Donald J. Trump in a recent proclamation to be surprising. In his proclamation, President Trump declared December 2017 as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. The announcement included...
Roadways are more dangerous during Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving may just be the deadliest holiday for Americans, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The agency's Fatality Analysis Reporting System showed that there were 764 fatal car crashes on Thanksgiving in 2012. There were...
Signs of aggression, anxiety may indicate potential dog attack
As an animal lover, you may feel that all dogs deserve a chance at a happy life. However, you may also know that certain situations could arise in which a dog may attack a person and leave him or her with serious injuries. As a result, you certainly want to remain...
The age of a vehicle and the likelihood of fatal crashes
Vehicle owners in Kentucky should know that a research paper published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that a vehicle's age affects the likelihood that its driver will perish in an accident. People who drive vehicles that are at least 18...