Georgetown Legal Blog
Whiplash can have long-term complications following a car crash
Whiplash is a common injury of motor vehicle crashes in Kentucky. This injury does not always appear immediately after a rear-end collision but can have lasting effects for some. Following a crash, individuals should look for these symptoms and seek medical...
No real sign of improvement in the number of Kentucky car crashes
Although some of the numbers show a slight improvement, vehicle crash and fatality statistics in Kentucky remain troubling. As reported by WDRB News, more than 700 vehicle fatalities occurred during 2019 on the Bluegrass State’s highways. According to figures...
Relationship between spinal injury and paralysis
The central nervous system includes the brain and the spinal cord. Damage to either, such as may occur during a motor vehicle accident, can result in paralysis. Spinal cord injuries from car crashes are common. In fact, motor vehicle accidents account for nearly half...
Kentucky trucking company bankrupt after fatal-crash lawsuits
The Kentucky trucking company that hired the driver responsible for a deadly June 2015 crash that took six lives filed for bankruptcy in October of 2019. As reported by WRCB TV 3, the trucking company owes more than $330 million in lawsuit claims resulting from the...
Defining negligent entrustment
Those who have been involved in car accidents in Georgetown often may not plan on seeking compensation through legal action; however, they are often left with little choice. When serious accidents occur, the disbursements made through insurance providers may not be...
How safe are hands-free devices?
Kentucky residents adapt to the changing landscape of driver safety in many ways. One of these ways is through the implementation of hands-free devices. They are a way to improve safety while on the road. Because of that, many drivers use hands-free devices on their...
Victims of traumatic brain injuries may be prone to suicide
Over 1 million traumatic brain injuries occur each year in the USA. Hospitals in the Bluegrass State receive an average of about 40 visits a day from individuals who suffered a TBI, according to the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center. As noted in a study...
Drunk driving fatalities decline, still a problem
If you are like a lot of people in Kentucky, you might feel concerned about the increased risk of being hit by a drunk driver during the holidays. It is common for people to consume alcoholic beverages at social gatherings with coworkers, friends, family members and...
What is the process of claiming compensation in Kentucky?
When you get into an accident in Kentucky, you may want to claim compensation for any injuries that you incur or that happens to your car. Kentucky is one of the states that follow a no-fault car insurance policy. Therefore, when you get into an accident, you should...
How often do drivers fall asleep behind the wheel?
On the road, people may drive erratically for numerous reasons. A driver may fail to abide by traffic safety laws because they are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or because they are using their cell phone when they should be focusing on the road instead....
