You may have heard the old rhyme, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." Some well-meaning adult may have told you this when you were a child facing name-calling or other unkind words on the playground. It wasn't true then, and it isn't...
Year: 2018
Was your workers’ comp claim denied? There is still hope
Are you one of the many Kentucky residents who has suffered a work-related injury this year? If you are, you likely did what was necessary, and reported it and filed for workers' compensation. You went about getting the treatment you needed, believing that insurance...
Highlighting the dangers of drowsy driving
Given the amount of time and resources spent on educating people about the dangers of drunk and distracted driving, most in Richmond might find it relatively easy to avoid putting themselves in situations where they might even consider engaging in such practices. Yet...
Reviewing truck brake system requirements
Imagine a large semi-truck trying to make a sudden stop on the streets on Richmond. Sadly, many of the clients that our team here at Shumate, Flaherty, Eubanks & Beachtold has worked with have had to witness firsthand just how great a challenge this is. Given the...
Defining mislaid property
Imagine the following scenario: while dining at a restaurant in Richmond, one notices a laptop bag has been left under his or her table. He or she takes it upon leaving, with every intention of searching its contents to discover who the owner is. However, hours...
Man arrested for killing soon-to-be ex-wife
It goes without saying that a good deal emotion is invoked when couples choose to divorce in Richmond. Issues such as property division, child support and alimony can promote contention between the parties involved (who already likely feel a degree of tension and...
State approves fee increase on workers’ comp claims
Those who are injured while on the job in Richmond are rightly entitled to workers' compensation benefits to help assist them financially until such point as they are able to return to work. It should be remembered, however, that benefit providers do not remain in...
What are the different types of distracted driving?
When you think of distracted driving, one thing typically comes to mind: cell phones. The dangers of texting while driving in Richmond (or anywhere else, for that matter), have been well-documented. Yet while the prevalence of texting from behind the wheel certainly...
Understanding the basics about workers’ compensation
Kentucky workers know that a work accident can leave them with serious injuries and financial expenses that can be a detrimental burden for their family. Even minor work accidents can require a long and expensive recovery, and it is beneficial for individuals to take...
Assigning liability for truck load failures
The massive size of the semi-trucks you see on Richmond's roads is already intimidating; imagine how much more so they can be when those vehicles are packed to the brim with freight. Truckers need to be mindful of their cargo and the obligation that they have to their...