Georgetown Legal Blog
Pedestrian deaths reached a 28-year high in 2018
Navigating Kentucky on foot helps you minimize your environmental impact and maintain physical fitness. However, research shows that being a pedestrian has also become quite dangerous. Pedestrian fatalities are on the rise across the nation, raising important...
Protecting children from injury through hazard prevention
The curiosity and energy of children can benefit their growth, but it can also lead them to try things that could harm them. Parents who know which hazards to watch for can more effectively protect their children from an accident. If a child suffers an injury because...
Accident involving children results in a month-long hospital stay
It is thanks to the diligent work of medical professionals that so many serious injuries in Kentucky result in a positive recovery. In the case of traumatic accidents that involve head or brain injuries, the road to recovery may be long and there is no guaranteeing a...
How can I pass a truck safely?
Driving around large vehicles like semi trucks can be intimidating. However, since semi trucks are a very common feature of American roadways, learning how to share the road with them is a must. It is highly likely that you will wish to pass a semi truck at some...
Estimating damages in a truck accident
Truck accidents can cause significant property damage and debilitating personal injury. When the truck driver causes the accident, the injured person can seek legal damages for the associated costs. Review these guidelines to estimate the available damages in...
What should I do after a hit-and-run?
Nobody wants to deal with any kind of accident, but it is important to have a plan in advance. Dealing with the aftermath of a hit-and-run accident is a special variety of frustrating that requires a specific approach. It may be tempting to drive after the culprit as...
Do you know how to respond to a vehicle fire?
Vehicle fires may be more common than you think. In fact, according to the National Fire Protection Association estimates, there were 212,500 vehicle fires in 2018. These fires caused 560 civilian deaths and more than 1,500 serious injuries. While your vehicle...
Traffic crashes involving trailers
On the road, you have to watch out for many different hazards. From ice to traffic congestion, intoxicated drivers, fatigue, phone use and other distractions, there are unique risk factors that can lead to an accident. For example, some people are involved in wrecks...
Your mental health after a car accident
It has only been a couple of weeks since your car accident in Kentucky, but you continue to feel emotionally unstable and anxious. While you may feel tempted to disregard your feelings, your ongoing discomfort could indicate something more serious. A traumatic event...
When to pay taxes on personal injury settlements
When people suffer injuries and receive compensation for their pains, it seems unfair that they should pay taxes on this money. However, the most recent tax reform made this necessary, in some instances. When this happens, the federal government may decide to tax the...
