A slip-and-fall accident can result in serious bodily harm, which could alter the course of your life. You deserve to collect damages, especially if your accident stemmed from someone else's negligence. Knowing which types of damages might be available to you after a...
Personal Injury
Hip fractures often result from older adult falls
When a young person falls in Kentucky, that individual may be able to walk away relatively unscathed. Yet, when an older adult falls, the chances of that person suffering a serious, potentially life-altering injury are considerable. Hip fractures, in particular, are...
Can I sue over an ATV accident?
ATV accidents can have devastating physical, financial and emotional circumstances for the victims of personal injury. When someone else is at fault, you can sue them for the damages you incur through the Kentucky civil court system. Determining negligence in an ATV...
Determining fault in a sidewalk fall outside a Kentucky restaurant
A leisurely stroll outside a restaurant in Kentucky can quickly become a distressing event if one trips, falls and hurts oneself. When such an incident occurs, understanding who holds responsibility becomes a critical issue. Fault in these situations often hinges on...
Update on Erlanger Street and sidewalk improvements
Slip and fall incidents have a great impact on the health of victims who suffer from them. On top of that, many of these incidents are entirely preventable. For this reason, street and sidewalk maintenance serve as invaluable parts of keeping citizens safe as they go...
What should you do if you are hit by a drunk driver?
Being in a motor vehicle accident is not fun, and it can be especially frustrating when someone who chose to drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol caused the crash. Nonetheless, it is important to keep a level head and go through certain steps after getting...
Can a slip-and-fall accident cause cervical myelopathy?
When you visit stores and restaurants, you expect to have a safe and reasonably enjoyable experience. If there is upturned carpet, damaged flooring or unaddressed spills, though, you might slip, trip or fall. While some falls are minor, too many others come with...
Can a slip-and-fall accident cause arthritis?
If you have ever lost your footing and fallen in a public place, you know just how embarrassing a slip-and-fall accident can be. Many of these accidents, of course, injure more than just a person's ego. Indeed, slipping, tripping and falling can cause broken bones,...
What you should know about asbestos exposure
If you work in construction, shipbuilding, demolition or a similar industry, you may have come in contact with asbestos at some point. Manufacturers no longer use asbestos but it is still present in many older buildings. The dangers of asbestos are now...
What are the leading causes of a slip and fall?
A stumble or a slip may result in more than wounded pride. You may suffer an injury that is more than inconvenient. Slips and falls can happen for various reasons, but not all of them fall on the shoulders of the property owner. Take a look at some of the things...