Category Archives: Personal Injury

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...

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...

If you or a loved one has been injured and suffered losses due to another party’s negligence or fault, you may be entitled to compensation for the damages that resulted from the accident, through insurance or a personal injury lawsuit. How personal injury damages are calculated to determine the amount of compensation you receive depends on your individual situation and the numerous factors involved. In Kentucky, personal ...

If you or a loved one has been injured and suffered damages due to another party’s negligence or fault, you should consider hiring a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.  After a serious accident, victims may find themselves dealing with trauma, pain and suffering, and facing mounting medical and household bills at a time they are unable to work, and they may be entitled to compensation through insurance or a persona...