Injuries and medical complications that arise from working conditions are not only limited to the construction and oil industries; many can occur in typical, day-to-day desk jobs. One issue in Kentucky, as well as in other parts of America, involves the financial...
Year: 2017
Kentucky’s definition of a work-related injury
Almost all employers in Kentucky are required to carry workers' compensation insurance to cover medical costs and some of the lost wages caused by an employee's injury on the job. In fact, according to the Kentucky Department of Insurance, this includes businesses...
Was there a cognitive, manual or visual cause behind your crash?
Whether you drive on busy Kentucky roadways every day of the week or merely venture out only once in a while, you're likely aware of the many risks involved in navigating high-traffic areas. Surprisingly, even small, quiet, low-traffic neighborhood roads can be...
What is a nystagmus?
If you are a licensed driver in Kentucky, it is not only important for you to know the basic rules of the road but to also know a bit about what may happen to you if a law enforcement officer ever stopped you and then suspected you may be driving after consuming...
Reviewing the doctrine of respondeat superior
Think, for a moment, of the feelings you experience when you pull alongside a large semi-truck traveling along Richmond’s roadways. You almost cannot help but feel a small sense of trepidation being so close to such a massive vehicle, given the potential for...
The benefits of a QDRO for divorcing spouses
Among the many things that divorcing spouses in Kentucky are commonly concerned about is the loss of precious assets. This is understandable because those assets deemed to be joint and part of the marital estate are frequently split in some fashion between both...
Reviewing the process of parental relocation
Imagine being offered a job outside of Richmond that will require you to relocate with your kids. Or, picture getting a call from your ex-spouse saying that he or she wants to move to another state with your children. Many of the past clients that we here at Shumate,...
Driving distracted: a dangerous choice
The issue of car crashes due to distracted driving is not only serious, but is one that is on the rise. Any amount of driving on public roads comes with some level of risk, and Kentucky in particular sees a significant number of crashes related to distraction of...
Is more than just weather heating up on your summer break?
When you decided to divorce, you may or may not have thought ahead to various types of situations that may cause potential stress between you and your former spouse where your children are concerned. Like many Kentucky parents, there have probably been (and will most...
What do my Miranda Rights really protect?
If you are arrested in Kentucky, the officer detaining you must utter the well-known Miranda warning before interrogating you. Knowing the purpose and protections of a Miranda warning can help you protect your constitutional rights.As the American Bar Association has...