One of the many medical risks people face is a traumatic brain injury. In fact, traumatic brain injuries are one of the leading causes of child and young adult mortality rates. More than a million people suffer from traumatic brain injuries each year and, while many...
Personal Injury
4 common questions about Kentucky personal injury claims
You have a reasonable expectation of safety when going about your daily life or visiting a business. Unfortunately, bad behavior on the part of others can sometimes lead to injuries or completely preventable property damage losses. Those harmed by another person or a...
2 reasons why your personal injury claim can be denied
From trips, slips and falls to dog bites and car wrecks, personal injuries happen all the time. And when they do, the resulting injuries can be life-altering. If you are hurt as a result of another party’s unlawful actions, Kentucky negligence laws allow you to pursue...
Holding a third party liable for your workplace accident
Workers' compensation provides certain benefits to employees injured in a workplace accident. You may be entitled to medical benefits which cover the cost of treatment and ongoing care, a portion of your missed wages, disability and death benefits In many cases, you...
Brain and spinal cord injuries are possible following a collision
When you’re involved in a serious collision, there is a risk that you could suffer brain and spinal cord injuries. These may happen at the same time for a number of reasons. To start with, a common injury in collisions is whiplash. This has the potential to damage the...
What should you do about loose dogs in Kentucky?
Anyone who has been in Lexington or Richmond is familiar with one significant issue: There are dogs on the loose regularly. It’s expected with so many farms and city areas that at least some dogs would get out and roam. Unfortunately, it’s extremely common, and those...
How common are traumatic brain injuries?
Since they are “invisible” injuries, it’s often easy for people to overlook just how common brain injuries are in day-to-day life. Sometimes, even the people who suffer from these injuries do not know that it happened. A concussion is a TBI, for instance, but people...
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...
Spinal injuries to the neck: Acute injuries with lasting symptoms
Spinal injuries can be absolutely devastating. Depending on the area that is injured and how serious the injuries are, a spinal injury could leave someone with chronic pain, constant dysfunction or complete immobility. Spinal injuries are considered to be catastrophic...
Spinal cord injury diagnosis is a challenging process
A person who has been in a car wreck can suffer considerable injuries, including immense damage to the spine. Immediate care is necessary for a patient who has a spinal cord injury. Often, the care will begin at the scene of the accident. A person who may have this...