Monthly Archives: August 2025
How Improperly Secured Cargo Can Lead to a Kentucky Semi-Truck Crash
Truck accidents are not always the result of negligence on the part of the truck driver. For example, a driver may lose control of their tractor-trailer if its cargo was not properly loaded. In that scenario, the company responsible for loading the vehicle may be at-fault if the driver (or other individuals) sustained serious… Read More »
4 Things to Know About Dram Shop Liability in Kentucky
We all understand that drunk driving creates a serious risk of injury or death to innocent people. Indeed, the Kentucky Safety Cabinet Office of Highway Safety reports that 17 percent of all highway-related fatalities in the state are caused by a drunk driver. Even in non-fatal cases, drunk driving accidents can leave victims with… Read More »
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Indiana?
A wrongful death lawsuit is similar to the kinds of personal injury lawsuits a person might file if they have been injured in an accident. The key difference, of course, is that in the case of a wrongful death lawsuit, the person died as a result of their injuries. Historically, common-law courts in the… Read More »
Does Kentucky’s Motor Vehicle Reparations Act (MVRA) Cover Accidents at the Car Wash?
Kentucky’s Motor Vehicle Reparations Act (MVRA) creates a “no-fault” system that compensates car accident victims without regard to who was actually responsible for the underlying crash. This means that if you are driving your car and another driver hits you, you and your passengers are entitled to certain basic reparations benefits (BRB), which typically… Read More »
Does Kentucky Auto Insurance Cover an Accident That Occurs While Working on a Vehicle?
In Kentucky, drivers have the option of purchasing “no-fault” insurance coverage under the Kentucky Motor Vehicle Reparations Act (MVRA). Under the MVRA, your auto insurance company must pay you certain medical and lost income benefits in the event of a car accident without regard to who was at fault for the crash. In that… Read More »
What Is the “Coots Procedure” and How Could It Affect My Kentucky Car Accident Settlement?
While Kentucky law requires all drivers to carry liability insurance to cover potential car accidents, the minimum required coverage is just $25,000 per person or $50,000 per accident. Yet many car accidents result in serious injuries that far exceed such minimums. In those situations, the victims may turn to their own underinsured motorist (UIM)… Read More »
Fatal Indiana Semi-Truck Accident Leads to Criminal Conviction, Wrongful Death Settlement
Semi-truck drivers have a difficult job that requires them to spend long hours on the road hauling cargo. Obviously, the longer a driver spends behind the wheel, the more fatigue sets in and dulls their reflexes. And without proper rest, a tired driver is far more likely to cause a fatal semi-truck accident. Couple… Read More »
Can I File Both a Personal Injury and a Workers’ Compensation Claim Following a Job-Related Accident in Kentucky?
Many people are injured in accidents during the course of doing their normal daily job. For this reason, just about all Kentucky employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance for their full- and part-time employees. Workers’ comp is a “no fault” system that provides medical and wage replacement benefits to the employee regardless… Read More »