Monticello Kentucky Personal Injury Blog
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...
Pedestrian deaths reach 30-year high in US
While traffic fatalities for people riding in motor vehicles remained near the same level, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reports a three-decade high in pedestrian deaths in 2018. The GHSA estimates 6,590 pedestrians died, a 5% increase over 2017 when...
How do you prove fault in a car accident?
Most Kentucky drivers will be in at least one car accident during their driving career. Most of the time these accidents are just minor fender benders but occasionally an accident with serious injuries occurs. If a person is involved in a car accident, they may be...
Is it illegal to drink and boat in Kentucky?
Many Kentucky residents enjoy heading to area lakes and spending a day out on the boat while fishing, swimming, water skiing, etc. The lakes are a great way for people to spend time together and enjoy the weather and natural resources of our beautiful state. Most of...
The causes of boating accidents in the U.S. and in Kentucky
Whenever people are on the move, there exists the possibility of accidents. This happens with all modes of transportation: planes, vehicles, boats, bicycles and even walking. The ultimate cause of an accident usually determines who is at fault. This is just as true...
