If you are filing a lawsuit for the wrongful death of a loved one, the court generally requires proof that negligence caused the fatality. In the case of a truck accident, negligence can include the vehicle’s owner failing to comply with federal regulations. ...
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What treatments are available for traumatic brain injury?
Traumatic brain injuries, which often result from car accidents, can vary dramatically in impact and severity. While many TBIs are incurable, treatments can often restore cognitive function and improve quality of life. If you or a family member has a TBI, explore...
How can you become a safer pedestrian?
When you take your daily walk(s), you likely seldom think about the risk of injury you face. After all, walking represents something virtually all of us constantly do from the time we reach the toddler stage. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,...
How traumatic brain injury affects the personality
When Kentucky residents get into crashes, injury is common. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most common. They also have the potential to be among the most devastating. TBIs affect individuals in many different ways. Today we will look at the way TBIs...
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...
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...
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 can you keep your dog safe when traveling?
Getting into a car accident is traumatic enough without having to worry about your pet that was in the car with you. There are no laws that say you must use a specific seat or restraint system when you drive with your pet in the car in Kentucky. However, this does not...