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A Primer on PTSD and Personal Injury Claims: Part I

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, affects millions of Americans every year. In this two-part article, we will explore the psychological aspects of this disorder, as well as legal insight for those who suffered PTSD following an accident caused by someone else’s negligent or reckless behavior.   It is estimated that up to 70% of all

By |2019-01-18T21:27:04+00:00January 18th, 2019|Blog|Comments Off on A Primer on PTSD and Personal Injury Claims: Part I

The Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect In Lexington

In this article, we provide information that will help you to quickly recognize the signs of elder abuse and neglect and to react promptly, perhaps taking appropriate legal measures to protect your elderly loved one. If you suspect a nursing home or long-term care facility of abuse or neglect, contact an experienced Lexington nursing home

By |2019-01-11T06:00:37+00:00January 11th, 2019|Lexington Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer|Comments Off on The Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect In Lexington

How to Choose the Right Lexington Nursing Home

Elder abuse and nursing home negligence are troubling yet underreported problems. In these two articles, you’ll learn how you can protect your elderly family members by choosing the right nursing home for them, recognizing the signs of abuse, and taking appropriate legal action to protect them.   Elder abuse is a serious health care problem,

By |2019-01-04T06:00:19+00:00January 4th, 2019|Personal Injury Lawyer Blog|Comments Off on How to Choose the Right Lexington Nursing Home

How Prescription Drugs Impair Your Ability To Drive Safely

Although measures to address the ongoing opioid epidemic are underway, the problem continues to affect communities across the U.S. One of the negative effects of the prescription drug crisis is a growing number of accidents caused by drug-impaired drivers. In this article, we provide basic information on drug-impaired driving risks.   As we reported in

By |2018-11-23T22:06:32+00:00November 23rd, 2018|Personal Injury Lawyer Blog|Comments Off on How Prescription Drugs Impair Your Ability To Drive Safely

The Truth About Backup Cameras and Safety

Backup cameras are now mandatory for all new cars. In this article, we review the benefits of this simple yet effective safety measure - as well as the dangers of putting too much trust in them.   In compliance with a recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requirement, as of May this year, all

By |2018-11-02T20:14:01+00:00November 2nd, 2018|Blog|Comments Off on The Truth About Backup Cameras and Safety

Who’s at fault in a Multi-Vehicle Pileup?

In this article, we discuss how multiple-car accidents happen and what rules are used to resolve the issues of fault and liability in such accidents in both Tennessee and Kentucky   On December 1st, 2011, Hendersonville, TN - the fourth-largest city in the Nashville metropolitan area - became the scene of one of the biggest

By |2018-10-26T19:22:24+00:00October 26th, 2018|Blog, Nashville Car Accident Lawyer Blog|Comments Off on Who’s at fault in a Multi-Vehicle Pileup?

5 Effective Ways to Deal With Road Rage

Aggressive driving is a significant factor in a striking number of fatal motor vehicle accidents. In this article, we analyze ways to successfully get out of dangerous road-rage scenarios.   The fact that speeding is the most common factor leading to fatal motor vehicle crashes may be disturbing but it’s probably not that surprising. Bad

By |2018-10-19T18:22:47+00:00October 19th, 2018|Blog|Comments Off on 5 Effective Ways to Deal With Road Rage

Wrongful Death Claims – What You Need to Know

In this week’s blog, we present a guide to wrongful death claims in Kentucky and Tennessee. Our Kentucky personal injury lawyers and our Tennessee personal injury lawyers have extensive experience helping survivors through this difficult time. If a loved one has been lost due to wrongful death, contact us today. Personal injury laws are designed

By |2018-09-21T22:54:53+00:00September 21st, 2018|Personal Injury Lawyer Blog|Comments Off on Wrongful Death Claims – What You Need to Know

5 Ways to Ensure Swimming Pool Safety

With temperatures in the 80 F range, a refreshing swim in the backyard pool is a typical summer activity for families throughout the states of Kentucky and Tennessee. Here’s what you should do to keep your swimming pool safe for your family through the rest of the summer - and beyond. Swimming and watersports are

By |2018-09-04T19:50:58+00:00September 4th, 2018|Blog|Comments Off on 5 Ways to Ensure Swimming Pool Safety

Advantages and Disadvantages of Out-of-Court Solutions – Part II: What Does a Trial Offer?

Even though a settlement has some clear advantages, a trial may be more beneficial for the injured party in some circumstances. We explore the key differences in part II of our article.   In part I of this article which you can read here, we discussed two factors that a plaintiff should consider while weighing

By |2018-08-17T07:46:09+00:00August 17th, 2018|Blog|Comments Off on Advantages and Disadvantages of Out-of-Court Solutions – Part II: What Does a Trial Offer?
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