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If you’re wondering are nursing homes liable for falls, the answer is typically yes. When a resident slips, trips or falls in a nursing home, the home is liable under the legal theory of premises liability. In addition, a nursing home can also be liable under the medical negligence theory if a resident falls and suffers serious injury. There are several ways that a nursing home can be negligent when it comes to preventi...

Determining who is at fault in a lane-change accident can be complicated, and it is influenced by several factors. Parties potentially at fault in a lane-change accident include: The driver changing lanes A distracted driver in another vehicle A drunk driver Both drivers/multiple drivers. In some cases, the at-fault party is obvious.  In other cases, more than one driver is at fault, and the analysis hinges on...

Devastating vehicle crashes can cause lifelong injuries, resulting in broken bones, disfigurement, neurological and muscular damage and disability. The wreck itself can also be emotionally traumatizing, causing nightmares, extreme anxiety, depression and, in some severe cases, PTSD. Beyond physical and psychological injuries, you are probably also facing large medical bills and lost wages. After a car accident, there are ...

When you or a family member has been in a vehicle crash caused by someone else, you might be wondering how long do you have to sue after an accident. The amount of time you have to sue is called a statute of limitations in legal terms. After a car accident in which someone is injured or killed, the statute of limitation to sue in Kentucky is usually: Two years from the date of the car accident which caused the injury I...

When you’ve been injured in a motorcycle crash the impact can be devastating. Medical expenses, loss of income if you can’t work, and other costs can take a serious toll. When you have these bills to pay, you might be wondering what is the average settlement for a motorcycle accident? There isn’t a simple answer to this question because every motorcycle accident is different. No two settlements are exactly the same. T...