Monticello Kentucky Personal Injury Blog
A quick look at Kentucky’s comparative fault law
There are a lot of moving parts to a car accident claim. A lot of time and attention is focused on gathering and presenting evidence that shows negligence and that the negligence caused the accident and injuries in question. This may mean seeking out witness accounts...
Who is liable for a dangerous or defective product?
When a dangerous or defective product injures victims, the harm suffered by the victim can be significant. Products liability law is an area of the law that protects victims of dangerous or defective products. Victims should understand who may be held legally liable...
Current data surrounding fatal truck accidents
It is hard to travel on Kentucky roadways without encountering a large truck. Semi-trucks and tractor-trailer trucks are heavily utilized, as they are a valuable mode of transportation to ship goods short and long distances. With an influx in orders and an ongoing...
The impact of brain injuries on victims
Catastrophic injuries can be suffered in car accidents and can alter the lives of victims forever. It is important for car accident victims suffering with catastrophic injuries, such as a traumatic brain injury, to be familiar with the legal resources available to...
What are personal injury damages?
Personal injury damages are a category of damages that may be used to help injured victims, such as car accident victims, with the physical, financial and emotional damages they have suffered. Personal injury damages may be available through a personal injury claim...
Proving fault in a multi-vehicle crash can be complicated
Becoming injured in a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence is a traumatic experience. It places an emotional and financial burden on the accident victim and his or her family, and if the victim is the breadwinner, it can make it difficult to make ends meet...
Filing a personal injury lawsuit after a drunk driving accident
Kentucky drivers who operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated may face criminal charges for driving under the influence. In addition to being charged with a DUI, drunk drivers involved in a car accident may also be sued for damages in civil court by any party that...
Different types of defective product claims
People in Kentucky rely on many different types of products each day. Some are simple and do not have any mechanical aspects, but others can be very complex. People may not know how these products truly work beyond knowing how to operate them, but they still expect...
Auto accidents with app-based pickup services common in cities
Ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft are convenient methods of transportation in Kentucky and across the United States. Their popularity has changed the way in which people get from one place to another. For those who were concerned about a night out and consuming...
Why hours of service regulations are so important
A previous post on this blog talked about the hours-of-service regulations that many commercial truckers are required to follow. That post explained that drivers who spend too much time on the road in violation of these regulations can face penalties. Incidentally, an...
