Workers’ compensation claims are the simplest when they involve on-the-job injuries. However, benefits are also available in cases involving work-acquired illnesses and cumulative trauma. Any debilitating medical condition directly caused or exacerbated by job tasks...
Motorcyclists usually enjoy the thrill of the open road. They aren’t confined by an enclosed vehicle, so they get to feel the breeze. While this is often a freeing experience for the motorcyclist, it comes with a significant risk because they don’t have the frame of...
The aftermath of a crash can be overwhelming. You’re trying to figure out how serious your injuries really are, whether your car needs to be repaired or replaced, how you’re supposed to get back to work and what all of this is going to cost. It’s a lot to process at...
It is important for drivers in Richmond to be aware of the danger they face every time they get behind the wheel. After all, some studies have ranked Kentucky sixth in the nation when it comes to dangerous roads. The only states with more dangerous roads are...
A jackknife accident is a terrifying experience that often leaves victims with life-altering injuries and deep emotional trauma. You may be facing a long recovery while dealing with the stress of mounting medical expenses and time away from work. During this...
Whether you drive a car or a motorcycle, potholes can be a serious hazard to you and your vehicle. Not only are you at risk of injuring yourself, but the force from a pothole accident can damage your vehicle’s wheels and suspension system. Navigating the aftermath of...
A serious job injury may keep you from returning to steady work. You might ask whether the injury could qualify for permanent total disability (PTD) benefits. Learning which injuries Kentucky officials consider can make the process clearer. It can also help you see...
You walk away from a car crash feeling fine. Days later, sharp pain shoots down your spine. This scenario happens more often than you might think. In Kentucky, many crash victims discover serious spinal injuries only after serious symptoms emerge. The damage was there...
Many drivers avoid trucks when traveling on the road out of fear of crashing into them. If you’re driving a small car, you are at greater risk of a serious or fatal injury if a truck accident happens. This concern has grown as truck related crashes across the U.S....
Certain injuries possible in a car crash or similar scenario may result in catastrophic consequences. A person's life is never the same, even if they achieve the best possible medical outcome. Spinal cord injuries are among the worst and most debilitating traumatic...