PIP stands for “personal injury protection” and it exists to provide funds to the individual involved in an accident, including medical expenses, lost wages, and other out-of-pocket bills due to the accident. Kentucky has its own specific way of handling matters of...
Personal Injury
Consider what an SCI costs you from all angles
We understand that no one expects to suffer permanent injuries on the road or on the job. If it happens to you, the reality you face may seem daunting. In the event of a spinal cord injury, you may think of the physical and financial costs first. There are, however,...
What are some unique dangers motorcyclists face?
While you may find that operating a larger vehicle, like a truck or a car, comes with its own set of difficulties, you should also take time to learn about how motorcycles face dangers on the road. Due to their size and handling, motorcycle crashes may happen in...
Risk factors associated with electrical accidents
If you work in the construction industry, you likely come across many different hazards while performing your job duties. Many construction workers become hurt after falling down or an object strikes them. Dangerous machinery and toxic chemicals are other concerns....
How does a blanket medical authorization affect your claim?
If you are in a serious car accident, you must go to the emergency room for a medical examination. According to Consumer Health Ratings, the average cost just to walk into the ER is more than $1,100. If you need tests, scans, surgical procedures, specialist care or...
What are crush injuries?
Most people do not have to worry about crush injuries in day-to-day life. The highest rate of crush injury incidents occurs on construction sites, where heavy equipment and machinery serve as common and frequent points of potential danger. But there is one thing that...
What you should know about no-fault insurance claims
The goal of Kentucky's no-fault insurance system is to expedite claims processing and reduce litigation. However, the practical implications of no-fault policies may not fully address all of an accident victim’s needs. If you were in a serious car accident and you are...
Man allegedly misdiagnosed of HIV planning to sue University of Kentucky Medical Center for medical malpractice
Kentucky resident Bobby Russell claims he had been misdiagnosed by the University of Kentucky Medical Center as positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and he is planning to sue the hospital and its doctors for medical malpractice. University of Kentucky (UK)...
Girl sustained wounds in Lexington festival zip lining accident
An 11-year-old girl fell from a great height on May 10 while zip lining at the annual Crawfish Festival at the Red Mile Race Track in Lexington, Kentucky. She is currently confined to the University of Kentucky pediatric emergency room, with doctors observing her...
Employee dies in Lexington workplace accident
An employee of Lexington, Kentucky-based fireplace store Tyson Stone International, Inc., also known as Tyson Granite and Stone, lost his life after a slab of granite fell on him while he was working, WKYT reported on May 14. According to Lexington police spokeswoman...