Motor vehicle crashes, on-the-job incidents and a variety of accidents can all lead to traumatic injuries. One of these injuries is a traumatic amputation, which occurs when one part of a person’s body becomes detached from the rest of the body. A traumatic amputation...
If your teenager likes to ride their bicycle, then they’re probably looking forward to the summer break. They’ll have more time than ever to do so, and the warm weather should make it more enjoyable. No matter how skilled a cyclist they think they are, reminding them...
Leash laws play a crucial role in preventing dog bites and determining liability when incidents occur. These laws vary across the state, with each county and city setting its own rules. Dog owners and bite victims must understand these regulations. Knowing them can...
There are countless ways for people to sustain injuries caused by another party. Car crashes, collisions with trucks and other traffic incidents can lead to life-altering injuries. Illegal behavior or negligence on the part of another party can result in major...
Losing a loved one unexpectedly is a nightmare scenario. No one wants to have their phone ring with such tragic news or to answer the door to find officers waiting to tell them what happened. Unfortunately, car crashes, criminal activity and other unpredictable...
Accidents happen. But what happens when you share some responsibility for the accident that left you injured? In Kentucky, a unique legal principle is "pure comparative fault." How does this system work, and how can it affect your personal injury claim? What is "pure...
Trauma to the spinal cord is one of the most catastrophic injuries you can sustain in a car accident. It can lead to lifelong problems like paralysis or pose potentially severe complications requiring substantial care and rehabilitation. Since Kentucky is a no-fault...
When vehicles strike people in pedestrian collisions, the impact can result in severe injury or even death. Even at low speeds, motor vehicles are capable of inflicting extreme physical damage on the human body, and it only takes a moment of distraction for a motorist...
Spinal cord injuries are some of the most feared medical conditions. Despite advances in technology and trauma care, spinal cord injuries tend to result in lifelong functional limitations. It is often these changes in daily life that people focus on the most, rather...
Construction work is notorious for being very dangerous. Workers can get hurt by machinery that malfunctions or electrocuted when a wire supplying power to a worksite frays. There are countless sources of risk at a construction site, and any number of small issues...