If you’ve won a personal injury case or reached a settlement with the at-fault party, you might assume you’ll receive your compensation as a single lump sum. But did you know there’s another option? Structured settlements offer a way to receive your compensation in...
If you’ve been injured because of someone else’s reckless or intentional actions, you may be entitled to more than just compensation for your medical bills and lost wages. In some cases, Kentucky law allows for punitive damages—additional monetary awards meant to...
When a serious injury disrupts your family’s life, it affects more than just the person hurt—it changes the dynamics of the entire household. For spouses, this often means dealing with emotional strain, loss of companionship, and the challenges of adjusting to a new...
When you're injured in an accident and pursuing a personal injury settlement, the process can already feel overwhelming. Adding the complexities of health insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid liens into the mix may seem daunting, but it's crucial to understand how these...
If you’re involved in a car accident in Kentucky, understanding how Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits work is essential. As a "no-fault" state, Kentucky requires PIP coverage as part of its car insurance laws, which means that no matter who caused the...
If you have a pool, you have what the law calls “an attractive nuisance.” In other words, people -- especially children -- will be attracted to your pool and may access or use it with or without your knowledge. If they do so, they could get hurt, and that could mean...
So-called “gray divorce,” or divorce over age 50, has become a phenomenon in the U.S. It’s still far less common than divorces earlier in life, but it accounts for a growing proportion of American divorces. Since 1990, the rate of divorce among the 50+ set has doubled...
When Terance Gamble was pulled over in 2015, it was a big deal. He had been convicted of second-degree robbery in the past, along with two domestic violence offenses. Any of those convictions made it illegal for him to own firearms, and he had a handgun in his car. He...
In any divorce, marital property and debt need to be separated. In Kentucky, this is done on an equitable basis, meaning the division might not be 50/50 but based on what is fair and reasonable. You can negotiate for a reasonable settlement or you can let the court...
New research by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found a marked increase in drivers manipulating their hand-held cellphones. This means dialing, texting or browsing the web, as opposed to just talking. They were actually less likely than before to be...
