Monticello Kentucky Personal Injury Blog
Has your insurance company abandoned your claim?
The Shawnee Tabernacle Church in Pennsylvania shared a building with its affiliated day care center and an empty space that had been leased to a charter school. In 2015, the property sustained damage from a water leak, and the church called its GuideOne insurance...
read moreFive common places teenage pedestrians get hit by cars
Teens are notorious for seeking independence. They often want to do their own activities and find their own way to get to them. Before teens are able to legally drive, walking may be a typical mode of transportation. Although it is often safe for your teen to walk...
read moreWorking with your insurer to resolve bad faith practices
Even though you have responsibly paid your insurance premiums on a regular basis, you may still have difficulty receiving a claim payout. Known as insurance bad faith, it is not legal for insurance companies to respond to claimants in such a manner. However, that does...
read moreRecognizing the signs of PTSD after a car crash
People often associate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with soldiers who've been in combat zones and people who have witnessed mass shootings like the ones we've seen all too often in recent years. However, victims of car crashes can also be left with PTSD --...
read moreDid the recent federal shutdown put car owners at risk?
While the federal government is once again open, at least for the time being, the five-week shutdown had some serious impacts that could last far into the future. Besides the drastic effect that the shutdown had on the lives of federal workers and contractors, it also...
read moreWhy magnets in toys can be so dangerous to children
Many toys designed for children of all ages contain magnets. While all of us played with magnets and toys containing magnets as kids, the ones in some toys today are high-powered and can be extremely dangerous, and even fatal, if they're swallowed. These high-powered...
read moreIs drowsy driving as dangerous as drunk driving?
According to the National Sleep Foundation, 24 hours without sleep is like having a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .10, well above the legal limit. You may think you can drive late into the night, but this research shows otherwise. While many drivers admit to driving...
read moreCellphones aren’t the only dangerous distractions for drivers
When most people hear the term "distracted driving," they think of people talking or texting on their cellphone. Certainly, cellphone use is a particularly dangerous distraction. Here in Kentucky, unless you're under 18 or driving a school bus, it's not illegal to...
read moreKentucky drivers: Beware dump trucks, cement mixers
When we hear that there's been a serious truck accident in Kentucky – or anywhere, really – what's the first thing we usually think of? A tractor-trailer was involved. But the truth is, there are lots of types of trucks involved in accidents. Two types...
read moreToy safety tips for holiday shopping
Whether you're toy shopping for your own kids this holiday season or for the children of family or friends, safety should be one of your primary concerns. Many people assume that if a toy is on the shelves or available through a reputable online retailer, it must be...
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