Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

The scale of the problem Even though virtually every state has adopted some form of mandatory car insurance, nationwide, the percentage of uninsured motorists stands at 12.6. This means that, if you get into an accident, there is 1 in 8 chance that the at-fault driver will have no insurance or collision coverage. In Kentucky, this ratio […]

Our car accident lawyer team at Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers recently secured compensation for an Elizabethtown, KY client, Mr. MacPherson, who was the victim of a car wreck in February of 2019.   The Wreck  On the morning of February 7th, MacPherson was involved in a high-speed collision caused by the negligence of another individual […]

As family and friends across the country prepare for Thanksgiving celebrations this week, it is important to keep safety top of mind. Large gatherings of people, chaotic kitchens, alcohol, and Holiday traffic are just a few of the many elements that increase the risk of personal injury on Thanksgiving. Kitchen Fires The US Fire Administration […]

A riot that occurred at a juvenile detention center in Adair County is now drawing attention to potential abuse and human rights violations carried out by employees. On Friday, November 11th, at 9:40 PM, a riot broke out at the Adair Regional Detention Center in Columbia, KY. The original call was regarding a juvenile that […]

On behalf of our team here at Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers, we wanted to thank all members of our community and Nation who have served in the United States Armed Forces! Your commitment and drive to protect our freedoms is more than recognized; we salute you and celebrate your hard-earned accomplishments. Service members are […]

As people all across the country gather at polling locations to cast their vote, our personal injury lawyer team wanted to provide a few tips and resources to help make the process simple for our communities. Where can I vote? If you are registered to vote in Kentucky, you can look up the available polling […]

The holiday season is a time for bringing loved ones together, but it can also bring out the worst in those shopping for deals. Headlines in the aftermath of Black Friday paint a grim picture – brawls, gunfire, injury and even death have been attributed to rowdy Black Friday crowds. In all the madness, a […]

Halloween is celebrated all across the country each year. People gather in the streets, going house to house, trick-or-treating and celebrating with friends. Although the festivities come with a lot of fun, there is also a lot of danger associated with the holiday. Driving on our busy roadways can be dangerous on any holiday, but […]

The Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers team recently obtained a settlement of $850,000 for a Bowling Green, KY client. On August 20th, 2021, Ms. Freeman was traveling south down Three Springs Road, about to pass Fred Lively Road. As she approached the intersection, an individual who commonly worked in the area pulled out in front […]

Cycling enthusiasts across the country celebrate the many benefits of cycling during National Bike Month. In honor of National Bicycle Awareness Month, we’ve compiled a list of helpful bicycle safety tips to help keep riders and motorists safe throughout the season. National Bicycle Awareness Month has a long history. The League of American Bicyclists established […]