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Truck accidents on Kentucky highways are a significant concern as they often result in major property damage, catastrophic injuries, and multiple fatalities. Survivors face mounting medical bills and household expenses at a time when they may be unable to work, and their lives and those of their families may never be the same. If you or a loved one was injured or someone has died in an accident with a truck, you may be enti...

They often call it a “fender bender,” a harmless-sounding term for one of the most common types of car accidents. But anyone who has been struck from behind knows the truth: there is nothing harmless about it. The powerful force of a vehicle rear-ending yours—even at a low speed—unleashes a violent jolt on your body, particularly your neck and spine. The damage to your car might look minor, but your body doesn't hav...

Yes, you can sue for emotional distress after a car accident in Kentucky. Kentucky law recognizes emotional distress as a form of non-economic damages and thus compensable in personal injury cases, including those stemming from car accidents. These claims often fall under the umbrella of damages for pain and suffering, which include emotional distress, mental anguish, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and more. The bottom line --emot...

The average cost per dog bite claim has almost doubled, from $32,072 in 2014 to $58,545 in 2023, according to data from the Insurance Information Institute (IIC). However, average amounts don’t mean much when talking about individual cases, as settlements can vary widely from thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars, depending on the circumstances and the injuries involved. Homeowners’ and renters’ insurance pol...

Dealing with a loved one’s death is difficult enough, but when they have died needlessly in a car wreck that was someone else’s fault, it is an especially tragic and emotionally devastating situation. Surviving family members are left struggling to pick up the pieces and deal with the financial and emotional losses that result. That’s where a wrongful death claim comes in. While no amount of money can make up for the dea...