http://www.attorneydesmond.com/news_index.html Desmond Law Offices News en-us Fri, 18 May 2012 20:03:16 -0400 Fri, 18 May 2012 20:03:16 -0400 makespace! media + design lab :: www.makespacelab.com jdesmondatty@yahoo.com info@makespacelab.com 1440 http://www.attorneydesmond.com/Louisville-News-Events/The-Best-Kept-Kentucky-Car-Insurance-Secret Increasing your PIP coverage as part of your KY automobile insurance can be a very inexpensive way to significantly improve your insurance coverage. Tue, 15 May 2012 21:58:00 -0400 15 http://www.attorneydesmond.com/Louisville-News-Events/Does-State-Minimum-Coverage-Actually-Harm-You Having state minimum coverage for automobile insurance can actually harm you. It may leave you exposed to devastating medical expenses. Sun, 13 May 2012 07:54:00 -0400 14 http://www.attorneydesmond.com/Louisville-News-Events/Teen-Drivers-Can-Be-Distracted-Drivers Statistics show that accidents involving teenage drivers often include distracted drivers. Texting while driving is a serious issue that parents should discuss with their teens. Wed, 09 May 2012 21:49:00 -0400 13 http://www.attorneydesmond.com/Louisville-News-Events/Spring-Means-Great-Weather-Motorcycles-in-Kentucky Kentucky drivers need to watch for motorcycle riders. Accidents and motorcycle fatalities can be avoided with a few simple tips. Mon, 07 May 2012 21:23:00 -0400 12 http://www.attorneydesmond.com/Louisville-News-Events/Drivers-with-no-insurance Tracking down liability insurance on drivers without insurance coverage. Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:29:00 -0400 11 http://www.attorneydesmond.com/Indiana-News-Events/Drunk-Drivers Tracking down insurance coverage on drunk drivers. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:00:00 -0400 10 http://www.attorneydesmond.com/Indiana-News-Events/Why-do-I-need-an-attorney-for-a-car-wreck Allstate Insurance trying to force my client to submit to a medical exam. Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:17:00 -0400 9 http://www.attorneydesmond.com/Indiana-News-Events/Indiana-Motorcyclists-can-recover-their-medical-bills-from-the-at-fault-driver A motorcyclist in Indiana is entitled to recover his/her medical bills from the at-fault driver. Thu, 02 Jun 2011 10:30:00 -0400 8 http://www.attorneydesmond.com/Louisville-News-Events/Motorcyclist-still-not-allowed-to-recover-medical-expenses-to-the-extent-PIP-benefits-are-payable An unpublished case by the Kentucky Court of Appeals interpreting the no-fault provisions of the Kentucky Motor Vehicle Reparations Act. Mon, 09 May 2011 08:55:00 -0400 7 http://www.attorneydesmond.com/Indiana-News-Events/Motor-vehicle-crash-tests Insurance institute car crash test results can be found at http:/www.iihs.org. Buy a safer car and research just how safe it is first. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 21:00:00 -0400 6 http://www.attorneydesmond.com/Indiana-News-Events/855-REACHMYCELL Attorney Jim Desmond, handling motor vehicle accidents in Kentucky and Indiana, acquires new phone number making it easier for his clients to reach him. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:56:00 -0400 5 http://www.attorneydesmond.com/Louisville-News-Events/What-to-Expect-in-a-Personal-Injury-Lawsuit To have a personal injury claim, you (or a loved one) must have been injured due to the negligence of another. Injuries are often physical in nature, but they do not have to be; some injuries are emotional. The type and cause of injury may vary greatly depending on the circumstances of your case. In such a claim, the plaintiff (injured person) must determine who is responsible for the injuries suffered, establish that person’s negligence and show the court the type and amount of losses incurred in order to be awarded compensation for injuries. The following article discusses the elements of a personal injury case and the types of damages you may be able to recover. Mon, 13 Sep 2010 22:15:00 -0400 3 http://www.attorneydesmond.com/Louisville-News-Events/Preparing-to-Meet-with-Your-Personal-Injury-Attorney If you have been injured in an accident or suffered injury, it is important to speak to an attorney. Before meeting with your attorney, it is wise to prepare information relating to your injury. This checklist provides different types of information you may be asked to bring to an initial meeting with your personal injury attorney. Mon, 13 Sep 2010 22:15:00 -0400 2 http://www.attorneydesmond.com/Louisville-News-Events/Key-Terms-in-Personal-Injury-Law If you have suffered injury due to the fault of another, you may have a personal injury claim for compensation for the damages you have incurred. Injuries may be to your person, your property or you may be bringing a claim on behalf of an injured loved one. Personal injury law can encompass a vast number of different injuries and causes of those injuries. We provide a glossary of some key personal injury terms for your convenience. Mon, 13 Sep 2010 22:12:00 -0400 1