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Posted on Dec. 1 2020 in Car Accident Information
If you or somebody you care about sustains an injury caused by the careless, gross negligence, or intentional actions of another driver, you should be entitled to compensation for your injuries and losses. In most personal injury cases, there are various types of compensation that could be awarded, including economic and non-economic damages. This typically revolves around medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering damages. However, punitive damages can also be awarded in the aftermath of a Kentucky car accident. Punitive Damages Are Rare Punitive damages are a special category of damages in personal injury cases. These damages are not compensatory, which means they or not designed to compensate
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Posted on Dec. 1 2020 in Car Accident Information
If you or somebody you care about has been injured in a Kentucky car accident and are seeking assistance from a skilled car accident lawyer to help with your case, you need to be sure you make the right choice. Before you enter into any contract with an attorney at a law firm for help with your Kentucky car accident case, there are various questions you should ask to help you gain an understanding of the relationship and the path forward. 1. How Much Do You Charge? Most skilled and experienced Kentucky car accident lawyers will take these cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that the client will
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Posted on Oct. 26 2020 in Car Accident Information
The last thing anybody expects or wants is to be involved in a car accident in Kentucky. Unfortunately, auto accidents are not uncommon in this state. According to the Kentucky Department of Transportation, there were more than 158,000 total vehicle collisions reported across the state during the latest year of data we have available. These incidents often result in significant property damage and can cause serious bodily injury, which means that liability for the crash needs to be determined. Here, we want to discuss various ways that liability is determined in the aftermath of a vehicle collision in Kentucky. Is Kentucky a No-Fault Accident State? The most important thing to
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Posted on Oct. 26 2020 in Car Accident Information
If you or somebody you care about has been involved in an accident caused by the careless or negligent actions of another person in Kentucky, you may be wondering whether or not you will have to go to court. The reality is that vehicle accidents can be resolved in a variety of ways. This can include settlements with insurance carriers or taking the case to trial. Here, we want to discuss what factors influence the track and outcome of a car accident claim in Louisville. One of the most important factors to remember is that these cases can become complicated, and it may be necessary to seek assistance from a
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Posted on Aug. 31 2020 in Car Accident Information,Personal Injury Cases
Anytime a person sustains an injury caused by the careless or negligent actions of somebody else, they should be able to recover compensation through an insurance settlement or a personal injury lawsuit. However, securing this compensation is not always easy. Insurance carriers often put up significant resistance to paying out legitimate claims, and one of the tactics they may use to deny a claim or lower a settlement amount is to say that the injury victim had a pre-existing condition. Why would a pre-existing condition matter? In theory, it should not matter whether or not a person has a pre-existing condition if somebody else has caused them harm. However, it
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Posted on May. 20 2020 in Blog,Car Accident Information
While nobody wants to be involved in a car accident, the reality is that these incidents are going to occur. According to the Kentucky Department of Transportation, there were more than 134 total traffic collisions reported during the latest year of data available. Out of these incidents, there were 724 fatalities and nearly 34,000 people injured. It is important for anyone who regularly drives in the state of Kentucky to understand the laws pertaining to car accidents. If you are unsure about your situation following an accident in Kentucky, reach out to our Louisville car accident attorneys for a free case consultation. How long do I have to file an
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Posted on Apr. 27 2020 in Car Accident Information
The coronavirus outbreak has undoubtedly had a significant, negative impact on the health and financial welfare of millions of Americans. However, one silver lining may be a sharp decline in car accidents. With multiple states implementing shelter-in-place laws or similar lockdown orders, major cities throughout the country such as Louisville are experiencing record lows in traffic and motor vehicle collisions. But just how much impact has COVID-19 had on car accidents? With help from data visualization agency 1Point21 Interactive, we analyzed the freshest possible data from the Kentucky State Police (KSP) to find out. Since March 12, when the city of Louisville began taking measures to close business and public
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Posted on Jun. 25 2019 in Blog,Car Accident Information
Traffic camera footage is admissible as evidence in Kentucky car accident claims. Today, cameras and videos are everywhere. This includes red light cameras at intersections and security cameras in stores, office buildings and parking lots. Even if a traffic or security camera did not catch an incident, such as a car accident, someone’s smart phone likely did. In the event of a car accident claim, insurance companies will try to use footage captured at the time of the incident to prove or disprove liability. However, just because it was on camera somewhere does not mean it is legal or admissible as evidence against you. If you were in a car
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Posted on Apr. 17 2019 in Blog,Car Accident Information
In many states, when you suffer injuries in a car accident, you first have to determine who was at fault for the accident. The negligent driver’s insurance company has to pay for the damages you incur during the accident. However, Kentucky is not one of those states – instead of operating on the traditional fault-based system; Kentucky’s car insurance laws follow a choice no-fault rule. Kentucky’s Choice No-Fault Car Insurance System Kentucky’s no-fault car insurance system runs in a slightly different way than traditional no-fault insurance states. In the traditional system, each driver in an accident has to go to his or her personal insurance company to receive compensation for
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Posted on Apr. 12 2019 in Car Accident Information
When you suffer injuries in a car accident in Kentucky, you will have to file a claim with an insurance company in order to obtain compensation to recover from these losses. However, it is important to understand that insurance companies are not on your side – since they pay for your injuries out of their pocket, the insurance company and their representatives want to offer as small a settlement as possible. As a result, insurance companies guard a few secrets that they don’t want you to know. If you’ve recently been injured in a Louisville car accident and are seeking information on how to handle your claim, visit our Louisville
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