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Falls, motor vehicle collisions, and being struck by objects are the most common causes of TBI. A Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI, occurs when an external force - like a bump, blow, or jolt - causes the brain to move rapidly back and forth inside the skull, leading to chemical changes or damaged brain cells.  People living in Pikeville and throughout Eastern Kentucky face these risks while working at Pikeville Medical Cen...

A duty of care is the foundational legal obligation requiring individuals and businesses to act with reasonable caution to prevent foreseeable harm to others. It is also the gatekeeper of any personal injury claim.Without proving this duty existed between you and the person who caused your injury, a negligence claim cannot move forward, no matter how severe your injuries are. This is frequently where insurance companies first ...

A loss of consortium claim addresses the significant damage done to the marital relationship itself. Under Kentucky Revised Statutes § 411.145, this is a legal claim that allows a spouse to seek compensation for the loss of services, assistance, companionship, and the conjugal relationship.The compensation from such a claim could provide the essential financial support families now need to adapt to this new reality. The Johns...

Truck accidents in Kentucky often leave individuals and families dealing with injuries, grief, and uncertainty about what comes next. When a large commercial truck causes a crash, victims frequently wonder who holds responsibility beyond the driver. Many Kentucky families try to make sense of the laws that determine liability while also attempting to rebuild stability in their daily lives. Those who suffered harm or lost some...

Injury from someone else's carelessness disrupts life for Kentucky families in many ways. Medical treatment, missed work, and long recovery periods create stress that affects daily routines. Families grieving a loved one also deal with profound loss while trying to understand how the legal process works. Many people want to know how long a personal injury case might take and why some cases move slowly. What slows down your per...