One moment you are pedaling home, the next you are on the pavement wondering how everything went wrong. If you were riding without lights and a driver hit you, you may wonder whether you can still hold that driver accountable for the accident. In many cases, yes. The...
Concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the worst car crash injuries regularly reported. People with TBIs, in particular, may find that their collision injuries have devastating long-term financial consequences. Most medical professionals classify...
Pursuing a medical malpractice case against a health care provider or facility isn’t easy. It isn’t meant to be. Many doctors who are genuinely doing their best can sometimes misdiagnose or fail to diagnose a patient. Things can go wrong that aren’t their fault....
After a truck accident, injured parties may face numerous immediate costs. They may need to be rushed to a local hospital, and just the transportation in an ambulance or a helicopter can be expensive. They may need emergency surgery for serious issues, such as a...
Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail is a global destination, bringing millions of visitors to our state every year. However, the combination of high-proof spirits and narrow, winding routes can be a recipe for disaster. When a drunk driver crashes after visiting these...
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in this country. That’s in part because they too often don’t realize they’re having a heart attack until it’s too late. What’s even more disturbing is that doctors are more likely to ignore the signs of a heart...
When you seek medical care, you expect your provider to have the right answers. A correct and timely diagnosis generally provides the best outcomes. Unfortunately, doctors sometimes make errors, such as misdiagnosing a condition or diagnosing it too late to treat....
After a car accident, many people assume that sharing any blame means losing their right to compensation. In Kentucky, this isn't true. Even if you contributed to the crash, you may still recover damages for your injuries. Understanding how Kentucky measures fault and...
Accidents can be stressful enough without unexpected complications. When the other driver lacks insurance, that stress can quickly turn into uncertainty. Many drivers assume insurance will cover the damage after a crash. But when that safety net is missing, the...
Many catastrophic car crash injuries are impossible to overlook. They are so painful and debilitating that people cannot walk away from the crash, let alone complete the day without medical care. Other times, injuries may be difficult to identify at the scene of a...