If you get hurt on the job, you may need time off to heal. Even if you don't require bed rest, you probably can't keep doing the same work until you recover. A work injury can mean reduced job functions for weeks until you fully heal. The worse your injury is and the...
Most states, including Kentucky, have a good Samaritan or immunity law that protects those who seek emergency help for themselves or others who are suffering a drug overdose. Typically, these laws involve charges for possession of illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia...
People talk about preventing or avoiding Richmond, Kentucky, car accidents. However, vehicle accidents will likely continue to occur despite our best efforts at prevention. A car is like a home away from home. You outfit it to suit your style, and you probably tend to...
When a Kentucky police officer pulls you over because they suspect that you were driving under the influence (DUI), they may arrest you. Just spending a night in state custody can seem like an incredible hardship, and you may worry about what the charges could mean...
If you’re in your 50s or older and considering divorce, you’ve got a lot of company. Many more empty-nester couples are deciding that they want to go into the “second act” of their lives on their own. That means that a lot of adults are dealing with parental divorce...
Auto insurance is essential in case you get into a collision or accident whether it is your fault or the fault of another driver. But remember, it is to your benefit and advantage to understand the motor vehicle insurance that you secure. When exploring insurance...
Driving can be difficult at the best of times. To drive safely requires focus, patience and rational thinking. Anything that affects a person's ability to exercise these things reduces their ability to drive safely. This is why anger is such a problem. A driver who is...
You got a late-night phone call from the university campus police, where your 18-year-old child is a freshman. They were caught intoxicated and urinating in public — and, in their conservative Kentucky community, this is viewed seriously. Why would your otherwise...
Married couples often share almost everything. They pool their income and share a residence, making almost all of their belongings marital property. Even if you bought it yourself without involving your spouse, both of you have an interest in your marital income and...
Kentucky workers' compensation insurance is meant to compensate employees for damages suffered in a workplace accident. In exchange for compensation, you typically cannot sue your employer for your injuries. But, what if you were forgetful or made a mistake that...