The Louisville,Kentucky police are very busy these days. There is widespread road construction throughout Jefferson County and traffic delays and detours abound. The police simply do not have the resources to thoroughly investigate and document many Louisville and surrounding area traffic collisi...
In Kentucky car accident victims are entitled by law to the first $10,000 of their medical treatment and other losses under Kentucky's “No Fault” automobile accident laws. However, you also have the option when you buy your car accident insurance policy to purchase additional PIP benefits in inc...
Last week I settled a contentious slip and fall case at mediation. The premises owner's insurer had denied fault entirely from the outset. After fighting them in court and with a trial date facing them in a few months- they settled at mediation for a reasonable amount. These cases can be won ...
Steps to Take after a Kentucky Hit and Run Accident Being involved in a hit and run accident can be a terrifying ordeal. When the other driver leaves the scene of the accident, it is natural to have many questions running through your mind – such as: How will I pay medical expenses now? Who will...
100 Deadliest Days for Teens Has Already Begun Memorial Day weekend marked the beginning of the 100 deadliest days for teens. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, more teenagers are killed in traffic accidents than at any other time of the year. And this year, Louisville, Kentucky has already seen...
When you've been in a car accident, there will be a million things racing through your mind at once. Are you okay? Are the other people involved okay? Is your car okay? Take care of yourself and the people around you after an accident first and foremost. Get the medical attention that you need, b...
The bills from an auto accident can pile up quickly. Repairing or replacement your vehicle, medical bills, insurance deductibles, and missed time from work can all take a big bite from your budget. Many people don't want to hire an auto accident lawyer for their Kentucky or Indiana case because t...
A truck driver is facing several criminal charges, including reckless homicide, after a horrific Louisville trucking accident killed a 71-year-old. The trucker was believed to have been using his cellphone at the time of the crash and he slammed into the back of a car, causing a chain reaction cr...
If you are still debating about whether or not to hire an auto accident attorney, Kevin Sciantarelli from the Sciantarelli Law Firm wants to give you three good reasons to hire an auto accident attorney today: You may get a bigger settlement. When you look at auto accident claims, those that i...
Being in a car accident is scary and disorienting. Unfortunately, your actions in those first few minutes or hours after your accident can have a big impact on a future claim you need to make on a personal injury case. Being prepared for an auto accident can help you keep a clear head and think a...
Employers in Kentucky have a duty to exercise reasonable care in the selection of employees and independent contractors. Oakley v. Flor-Shin, 964 S.W.2d 438 (Ky. App. 1998). Do you know someone that is the victim of a crime or abuse? If it occurred at the hands of another person or company's empl...
It's an insurance company trick that is still all too common: The insurance company contacts an injured party shortly after they are involved in a car accident and before the injured party has consulted with an attorney. They offer a small amount to settle their claim. Often, they do this as p...
When you become a plaintiff in a personal injury case, there are time-tested steps you can take to ensure your lawyer is able to secure for you the top dollar amount your accident and injuries warrant. Of course, each case is unique. Your personal injury attorney will guide you through the proces...
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident or trip and fall accident in Kentucky you and your attorney may have a very short time deadline looming. Â In any such case where the defect was in a Kentucky city street, sidewalk or other thoroughfare, notice must be given in writing to the m...
Some motor vehicle accident and motorcycle accident cases require the use of an accident reconstruction expert. In Kentucky and Indiana motor vehicle accidents and motorcycle accidents which result in a death, the state or local police investigating the accident will usually do a fairly detailed ...
What is “Underinsured Motorist insurance”? It is motor vehicle accident and motorcycle accident insurance you need. The good news is that it is cheap coverage you can add to your policy today with a short phone call to your insurance company. Kentucky and Indiana require every motorist to carry m...
