Johnson Law Firm Injury Blog

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...

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...