Those suffering from the consequences of an injury have many things to consider. From recovery or hospital expenses, filing insurance claims, adjusting work schedules, and trying to get through each day, the list is never ending. With so much occurring, filing a...
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident or hitting your head in a different type of incident can cause short- and long-term consequences. Suffering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be scary to deal with, but the key is to treat it as soon as possible. Paying...
Dog bites can happen fast. One minute your child is with a friendly dog, and the next the animal has done serious damage. It may seem impossible to perfectly handle the ensuing situation, but the closer you get to the right moves could make a big difference in how the...
Rideshares have become a favorite pick for getting home safe after a late night. But when the threat of illness is always on the horizon, rideshare users may face extra challenges when it comes to deciding how to get home. The dangers of rideshares coupled with...
Dog bites cause nearly $165 million every year in medical expenses. And while it may be adults that need to worry about those costs, it’s children that have to worry about the injury. Up to 75% of all bites happen to those 20 years old and younger, with children ages...
When there's a lawsuit, damages might be awarded. Punitive damages are designed as punishment; they're awarded when someone is found at fault. Compensatory damages are awarded to reimburse people for losses and injuries. Some of these are economic and cover things...
Any motor vehicle accident can create a severe life change for a victim. An accident that results in only vehicle damage can cause a victim to lose their savings to pay for the repairs, and a catastrophic injury can keep a victim from ever walking again. Insurance...
Residents of Louisville should be aware that Kentucky's Supreme Court has rejected medical review panels, a move that makes it much easier for medical malpractice lawsuits to favor affected patients. The decision was unanimous and struck down a preexisting law meant...
Decades ago, asbestos was a go-to material for new city developments. Health officials only discovered its harmful effects much later. As a result, numerous offices, homes, stores and restaurants may still contain the dangerous substance. Among these affected...
