The teen years are a time of learning by experience, peer pressure and often rebellion. Sneaking alcohol from appearance stash or trying drugs with friends are common forms of teenage rebellion. Unfortunately for a small minority of teenagers, they will get arrested...
Year: 2020
Protect against a workers’ compensation claim denial
Even if you, your co-workers and your employer do everything possible to maintain a safe work environment, you’re still at risk of injury. You never know what could go wrong at work, ranging from a slip and fall to an equipment accident. Should you find yourself...
Is there any benefit to a plea bargain in your case?
Whatever the charges are against you, don’t be surprised if the prosecutor offers you a deal. Plea bargains are a prosecutor’s “bread and butter,” because they’re a sure deal. In the books, a plea agreement is the same as a conviction. If you take the deal, you’re...
Hurt as an emergency medical technician? You may receive workers’ compensation
Working in Lexington, you’re in one of the best hospital systems in the community. You work long hours, but you have good support from team members. Still, it can be overwhelming. As an emergency medical technician, you’re always lifting patients, performing emergency...
Crucial safety tips for working on a ladder
Using a ladder feels safe, and maybe even boring, until something goes wrong. It’s then that workers realize just how dangerous it is to be even five or six feet off of the ground. A fall from any distance could lead to broken bones, internal bleeding, a traumatic...
Simple in-car systems can be driving distractions
Where distracted driving is concerned, the trend is to talk only about smartphone use. That generally means texting, but people also talk about using a GSP system, taking pictures and videos, making phone calls, going on social media and the like. In essence, a driver...
FMCSA analyzes truck accidents and why they happen
Truck accidents are a common cause of injuries and fatalities in Kentucky. Since trucks are integral to delivering goods and provide many jobs and benefits across the nation, they are a necessity. While most drivers adhere to the law and focus on safety, there are...
Violations of these trucking regulations might support your claim
There’s no doubt that a truck accident can derail your life as you know it. You can suddenly be hit with extreme physical pain and suffering, be dealt a permanent disability that affects your ability to complete daily tasks, suffer enormous financial damages in the...
How can a prenuptial agreement be helpful to couples?
Prenuptial agreements are really for everyone, though there are many common misconceptions surrounding them. A prenuptial agreement can provide protections for both spouses entering a marriage that they should be aware of any understand. What is included in a prenup?...
What are the penalties for trafficking cocaine in Kentucky?
Kentucky serves as a major point on I-75 and I-64, and sees a lot of drug traffic. One drug that people may want to smuggle from Detroit to Florida is cocaine. However, cocaine is a dangerous drug, and under Kentucky law cannot knowingly or lawfully be trafficked. It...