Johnson Law Firm Injury Blog

Riding your motorcycle can be a great experience, but all of that can change in an instant if your motorcycle is hit by a car from behind. On average, motorcycles weigh about 400 pounds, whereas the average passenger car weighs between 2,800 and 3,200 pounds, so motorcyclists often suffer much greater harm when these two vehicles collide, and crashes may result in catastrophic injuries or death. While people often think of ...

Motorcycles are different from cars – isn’t that why we love them? For better or worse, the lack of a metal cage adds to a unique sense of freedom. Feeling as if you are one with nature and the road — plus all the really cool riding gear — makes motorcycles very appealing. Unfortunately, riding motorcycles can be dangerous as well. On average, motorcycles weigh about 400 pounds, whereas the average passenger car wei...

Vehicle crashes between two cars are bad enough, but when trucks are involved, the results are even more deadly. Smaller vehicles are no match for a big truck in an accident. Large trucks carry enormous weight; they are difficult to maneuver, and when loaded with freight, they may take 20 to 40 percent longer to stop than a car. It’s no wonder that an accident with a truck may result in major property damage, catastrophic in...

The loss of a loved one due to a wrongful death in a hospital is emotionally devastating and can result in large financial losses, but surviving family members may be entitled to compensation by suing a hospital for wrongful death. While no amount of money can make up for the death of someone you love, a financial settlement can help pay your bills and make it easier to go on with your life. In Kentucky, you can sue the hos...

Losing a loved one is always difficult, but it is even more tragic and devastating when the death would not have happened if it hadn’t been for someone else’s negligence or fault. In addition to the emotional pain, grief, and anger at the injustice of what occurred, surviving family members are left having to deal with medical bills, funeral expenses, and the loss of income and companionship their loved one would have prov...