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When someone dies because of another person's actions or wrongful conduct, you may wonder if the law will pay for your grief. Kentucky wrongful-death law allows recovery for certain losses tied to the death. However, you generally cannot recover damages for personal...
Picture a sore neck that turns into weeks of physical therapy after someone rear-ends you on KY 44. Between doctor visits, missed shifts and calls from insurance adjusters, a court deadline may be the last thing on your mind. Kentucky law does set a time limit for...
A landlord may be liable for a tenant’s dog bite in Kentucky, but not in every case. The dog owner is generally responsible, while a landlord’s liability may depend on what the landlord knew and what control the landlord had over the property or dog. Understanding...
A hit and run can be a frightening and frustrating experience. You may be dealing with injuries, damage to your vehicle, medical bills and time away from work, all while the person responsible has left the scene. You may not know if the driver will be found or how you...
Your estate plan does not need a complete rewrite every year, but you should review it whenever something significant changes in your life. Marriage, a new child, major purchases and other changes can affect the people you name and the way you want your property...
Dog bites can be frightening, not only because of the physical injuries they cause but also because of the risk of disease and infection. In the worst cases, a dog bite can even be fatal. If you suffer injuries from a dog bite, you may have the ability to make a claim...
Partial fault does not automatically end a Kentucky car accident claim. Kentucky follows the doctrine of pure comparative fault, allowing an injured person to recover damages even if they share responsibility for the accident. Kentucky applies a pure comparative fault...
After a car accident in Shepherdsville or anywhere in Bullitt County, insurance adjusters sometimes try to shift blame onto the injured driver. Understanding how Kentucky law calculates fault can help you protect your right to fair compensation. Kentucky's pure...
Playful moments with a friendly dog often begin with nothing more than a game of fetch, tug-of-war or roughhousing in the yard. Even so, dogs can react in ways you do not expect. Excitement may turn into overstimulation, and a playful nip can become a bite that causes...
The three main types of driving distractions are manual distractions, visual distractions and cognitive distractions. This is according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which tracks statistics regarding distracted driving accidents. When you look at...