Throughout a marriage in Kentucky couples build a life together. This means they make plans together, may have children together and acquire assets together. Over time couples may acquire many assets as well. Throughout the marriage they will share these assets, but...
Year: 2020
Disabled in a truck accident? Here are some ways to cope
Truck accidents happen all the time. Even though truckers are trained on how to properly maintain and safely operate their rigs, far too often they fail to adhere to regulatory standards and the law. This can result in a tragic accident with devastating consequences....
Know the steps of the workers’ compensation appeals process
Workplace injuries often take unsuspecting workers by surprise. Many of them don’t have the savings that are necessary to cover the medical expenses and rehabilitation costs associated with an on-the-job injury, let alone lost wages. A lot of these injured workers...
What are the basics about lawsuits based on car accidents?
When Kentucky residents are involved in serious car accidents, it can be a life-changing event. Although the vast majority of car accidents are so-called “fender benders,” the reality is that much more severe results can occur when two or more vehicles collide. For...
Woman charged with DUI and endangering deputies
A 64-year-old Richmond, KY woman has been charged with multiple offenses after an incident I-75 North. Deputies received report that a vehicle was unable to maintain its lane and was veering close to striking other vehicles. Upon responding, they found the vehicle...
The child custody process during divorce
Divorcing parents may have many concerns about the child custody process which is why it is helpful to know how child custody decisions are guided in Kentucky. The best interests of the child standard guides all child custody decisions and divorcing parents should...
What workers’ compensation benefits are available in Kentucky?
Injured workers in Kentucky who have been injured on-the-job should know what their workers’ compensation rights and benefits are. Workers’ compensation rights and benefits provide important protections that injured victims and their families should be familiar with....
Traumatic Brain Injuries Can Have Long-Term Effects on Victims
A car accident can leave a Kentucky victim with any number of injuries. While many victims of vehicle collisions sustain minor harm such as cuts and bruises, others suffer serious trauma that may impact their long-term health. In the wake of a car accident it is...
Social media posts could be used against people in divorce
It is hard for people in Kentucky to escape social media with so many different sites for people to use. There is Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and others. Many people are on at least one and many also use multiple different sites to post their photos of...
Benefits for family members after a fatal workplace accident
A Kentucky woman died recently after she suffered a head injury while working on a garbage truck, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader. The newspaper's report contained heart-wrenching quotes from the 30-year-old woman's mother who described her daughter as her...