LOUISVILLE PERSONAL INJURY BLOG
Who is to blame for deadly truck accidents?
Large trucks on the highway are a common sight with all the interstates running through Kentucky. While most interactions with truckers are uneventful, it only takes one mistake to make an incident unforgettable. Over 10,000 trucks were part of a wreck in 2018, according to the most recent report from the Kentucky Transportation Center. Around […]
What flimsy excuses won’t hold up after a drunk driving accident?
When you’re in an accident with a drunk driver, they may be responsible for covering some of your costs. Medical costs, lost wages and damaged property might all be on the line. With so much at stake, a driver might try to lean on old myths to talk you out of involving the authorities. Kentucky […]
3 steps to protect your children after a dog bite
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 situation turns out. Almost 340,000 […]
How can you spot elder abuse?
Getting the proper healthcare for your loved ones can be constant work, especially when the odds are stacked against you. Kentucky isn’t winning many awards when it comes to a vulnerable older generation, and it may fall to you to make sure your family is getting the help they need. The elderly population in Kentucky […]
How truckers can effectively fight fatigue
Fatigue, which drivers in Kentucky may only deal with on occasion, is like a constant companion for the average truck driver. Truckers work long, stressful hours and have few opportunities to exercise, so the need to address drowsiness is more pressing with them. The following are some tips for minimizing drowsiness. Sleeping six to eight […]
What can I do after I lose my partner?
Losing a spouse can seem unimaginable. It can seem like there are no answers to what you’re facing. But when their passing might be someone else’s fault, there could be compensation in play to help you move forward. The U.S. saw over 167,000 preventable deaths in 2018, a number that has increased by 93% since […]
Teaching children how to be safe around dogs
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 five to nine the most […]
How do you pick the right nursing home for your family?
You want what’s best for the ones you love, but it can be difficult to find quality care. When you’re looking at options in a state that has trouble meeting government standards, getting them the help they need may start with educating yourself. Kentucky has a poor track record when it comes to shortcomings in […]
How can parents protect their teenage drivers?
Protecting your children is a non-stop responsibility for you as a parent, and things only get harder as they grow older. Teaching them how to drive is a milestone for any family, but it doesn’t come without concerns. Teenagers are more likely to die because of a car crash than any other cause. Drivers between […]
Commuter claims are stronger with the right photographic evidence
Driving may be part of your everyday life, but one mistake from another driver can turn that life upside-down in an instant. Setting things back the way they were is no small task, but you can take steps to help get things started. Serious injuries in a car accident can add up to almost $1.2 […]