Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

After a serious or catastrophic injury in Kentucky, emergency medical services may be required to help individuals get the care that they need. Unfortunately, in many cases, ambulance services can come with a bill that victims and survivors struggle to afford, adding to the financial strain during an already challenging time. According to Kentucky ambulance […]

As Kentucky personal injury lawyers dedicated to serving our community, it’s our mission to ensure that every Kentuckian understands the risks and consequences associated with the reckless behavior of distracted driving. From cities like Louisville and Lexington, to smaller but growing towns like Bowling Green and Elizabethtown, to quiet, rural routes across Kentucky, no corner […]

Punitive damages, also called exemplary damages, serve a unique purpose in civil lawsuits. Unlike compensatory damages, which aim to compensate the victim for their losses, punitive damages are specifically designed to punish the defendant for egregious behavior and are meant to deter similar wrongful behavior or negligent behavior in the future. In this article, we […]

After being injured in a car accident in Kentucky, car accident victims soon come to realize that medical bills and other expenses can quickly accumulate, causing financial strain and uncertainty about how to cover essential costs. Due to no fault of their own, many car accident survivors are put into hardship, unable to work, and […]

After a personal injury settlement or when contemplating a personal injury claim, a common question our Tennessee personal injury lawyers assist with pertains to the potential tax consequences associated with personal injury settlements. Understanding tax implications is important after receiving settlement funds from a personal injury claim. Fortunately, in most cases, proceeds from such settlements […]

Following a personal injury settlement, or when thinking about pursuing a personal injury claim, a common question our Kentucky personal injury lawyers help address is concerns about potential tax implications from personal injury settlements. Tax liability becomes very important to understand after recovering settlement money after a personal injury claim, but the good news is […]

Personal injury claims often include damages for pain and suffering. Pain and suffering damages can impact a claim and the compensation that a personal injury victim is able to recover. The way that pain and suffering is calculated can be different depending on the calculation methods, individual circumstances of the injured victim, the type of […]

As the air grows cooler and autumn approaches, kids and adults alike are eagerly preparing their costumes and anticipating a night full of spooky spectacles. But amidst the array of fabricated frights on Halloween, a genuine concern emerges about the risk of pedestrian injuries caused by reckless drivers. Neighborhoods throughout Kentucky and Tennessee will soon […]

Victim Shaming in Personal Injury Lawsuits It’s the lawsuit heard ‘round the world – Disney World, that is. A woman is suing Disney World for injuries she sustained on a water slide at Typhoon Lagoon waterpark in Florida. Media outlets are touting it as the “wedgie” lawsuit because of the injuries cited in the case. […]

Personal injury cases can be complex, not to mention how emotionally draining they tend to be for victims. In Tennessee, navigating the legal landscape has its own unique set of rules and regulations that can make obtaining compensation a little more difficult. One such rule that significantly impacts personal injury cases is the Collateral Source […]