Monticello Kentucky Personal Injury Blog
Why do insurance policies seem difficult to understand?
Following a calamity like a storm that causes damage to your home, you expect your insurance company to honor your policy and cover your damages. But then you receive a notice that your insurer has rejected your claim. It turns out that you had misunderstood the terms...
Truck accidents: Who is to blame?
One of the central concerns in your truck accident case would be discovering whose negligence or willful malice contributed to your injuries. In short, you need to discover whose fault it is. You would probably tackle this complex issue by investigating who caused...
Can brain trauma impact your ability to work?
Kentucky residents like you have a long road to recovery ahead after a serious accident. When suffering from traumatic brain injuries, you will find that many aspects of your life feel the impact. In particular, damage to your memory can have lasting impacts that go...
Why texting and driving is the most dangerous distraction
Every time drivers get in their vehicle to go somewhere, there is a risk they could cause a distracted driving accident that endangers the life of another person. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that every day in the U.S., nine people die and...
When may I file a lawsuit for a dangerous or defective product?
Manufacturers owe a duty of care to design and sell products without hazards or defects. If a product, such as a vehicle, requires a dangerous component, its manufacturer must provide you with a visible warning label to avoid a possible risk. For example, cars...
Boating under the influence at Lake Cumberland leads to arrests
Labor Day weekend, even in 2020, was a vacation weekend for many people. But it does not need to be a vacation weekend for people to engage in risky behavior on Kentucky lakes. As the Commonwealth Journal reports, Fish and Wildlife authorities in Monticello, Kentucky...
Why are crashes between cars and motorcycles so common?
In Kentucky, every driver wants to work together to keep the road safe. This goes double for motorcyclists like you, who face an over-representation in crash statistics. While crashes have gone down for motorcyclists in recent years, you still face plenty of danger....
Why are drowsy drivers so dangerous?
As a driver on Kentucky roads, you aim to mind your own business. You engage in safe driving behaviors and you hope that the drivers around you do the same. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. Some dangerous driving behaviors are harder to spot than others,...
Rain and road safety
On the road, there are many different hazards drivers need to watch out for. Aside from drunk driving and the use of devices behind the wheel, drivers need to watch out for inclement weather. Sadly, rain often results in poor driving conditions and causes many fatal...
How to respond after getting hit by a drunk driver
If a Southeastern Kentucky resident or their family members suffer a severe injury or dies because of a motor vehicle accident, they will no doubt have a lot to process emotionally. The feelings of anger and frustration can be pronounced after a drunk driving...
