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YOUR PERSONAL GUIDE TO MOTORCYCLE WRECKS IN KENTUCKY AND INDIANA

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:47:00 -0400

Recently, I have seen a trend wherein the hospitals are unwilling to negotiate down my client’s medical expenses and the health insurance carriers are refusing to negotiate down the amount of their subrogation claim. So, let’s minimize the bite of the ERISA monster by doing one of two things.

Prepare yourself when calling your insurance company

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:43:00 -0400

I had a good friend of mine call me the other day and ask for advice in regard to an automobile accident. Her daughter had been in a car crash earlier that day and had been taken to the hospital. Her question was what do I do next?

Passing cars in the left lane

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:05:00 -0500

All those signs on the road saying “Keep right except to Pass”, are there for a reason. Not only does driving in the right-hand lane force people to pass you on the right, it is also against the law. KRS 189.300 states: ....

Kentucky Motorcycle Laws

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 11:39:00 -0500

Description of Kentucky Motorcycle Laws

Passing School Bus

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:00:00 -0500

It depends upon what kind of roadway you are on. If you are on two-lane road, you can not pass a school bus with its “Stop” sign out no matter whether you are approaching or behind the school bus. However, what most people don’t realize is that...

Personal Motorcycle Accident Cases in Louisville Ky

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 01:15:00 -0500

So people can understand more about motorcycle accident cases, I wanted to tell you about three cases I had over my legal practice. I had one case wherein a 19-year-old girl, who was a stripper, was a passenger on a motorcycle and lost her leg from knee down. We could only recover $50,000 for her. I had another case wherein a soldier was six months shy of retiring from the military, after

Motorcycle Owners - Prepare for spring - Louisville, Ky

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 01:28:00 -0500

Spring is just around the corner so I know motorcycles will be back on the road soon. Nevertheless, from the standpoint of a personal injury attorney, I just have to come out and encourage you not to ride a motorcycle. I have nothing against motorcycles and yes, I believe that the vast majority of them are safe drivers. However, as my father used to tell me when I was growing up, an automobile is a 4000-pound weapon.

Auto accident turned ugly for young driver in Louisville Ky

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:54:00 -0500

I recently answered a question on Facebook that I thought others might find of interest. The person’s son was in a car accident wherein they were at-fault driver. The motor vehicles sustained little damage but, the son was cited for no insurance and improper registration. While the son was issued a citation for an inability to show proof of insurance...

Dangers of Motorcycles in Louisville, Ky - Get your insurance ready

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:45:00 -0500

How to hire an attorney in Louisville Ky

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 23:22:00 -0500

In Louisville, Kentucky and Southern Indiana, some attorneys will try to market themselves as the “Aggressive Attorneys”. The point I want make is that you may not want to use this criteria, ie. aggressiveness, as the determining factor as to who you hire as a personal injury attorney.

What to do if in a car accident in louisville Ky.

Sat, 06 Oct 2012 23:33:00 -0400

If I have an automobile accident in Louisville, Kentucky or Clarksville, Indiana, what should I do? For this blog, let’s just talk about what you do when you are still at the scene of the car wreck. First, It is best that you do call a police officer and ask that an accident report be created. Nevertheless, I encourage you to get the other driver’s information directly....

Kentucky Car Accident Lawyer - Louisville

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 23:17:00 -0400

When we call Kentucky a no-fault state, it does not mean you can’t sue the other person for your damages. It simply means that if you are injured in a car wreck, the vehicle that you are in is responsible for your medical bills and lost wages up to $10,000. The idea being that these bills should be paid if they are from medical treatment that is reasonable and related to the injuries sustained in this motor vehicle accident. Ultimately, your own insurance company can go against the insurance carrier for the at-fault driver to recover whatever they pay out on your behalf. This is known as a subrogation claim....

Licensed Attorney in Kentucky and Indiana

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 19:30:00 -0400

I happened to be at home the other day around noon so I turned on the television to watch the local news while eating my lunch. However, I saw very little news and a whole lot of commercials for Louisville injury attorneys. In fact, I saw so many lawyers advertising for injury cases and car wreck cases in the Louisville area, I could not keep up. Some of the faces I knew from my years practicing law but most, were new faces I did not recognize.

Winters and Yokers License Suspended

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:44:00 -0400

Winters and Yonkers has offices both in Kentucky and Florida. Recently, the Florida Supreme Court issued a 91 day suspension for William Winters and a 60 day suspension for Marc Yonkers....

Injured in the state of Kentucky? Get an attorney now!

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:51:00 -0400

I had an interesting call with an insurance company today. I had settled my client’s personal injury claim about 10 days ago and I was calling them to see if the settlement check and the personal injury release had been issued. The liability adjuster I had dealt with was unavailable so I spoke to the supervisor of the claims unit. While the supervisor was accommodating and took steps to issue the check and release which had not been issued due to an oversight,..... READ MORE

Louisville Personal Injury in Kentucky and Indiana

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 22:21:00 -0400

How do you know which Injury Attorney in Louisville, Kentucky to hire?

You hire someone who handles exclusively that area of the law.

In my opinion, the days wherein one attorney could handle all the affairs of the family are no longer. Nowadays, the legal field is more complicated than ever. This is why I believe you want to find an attorney that concentrates their practice in one or two areas of the law.

Key Terms in Personal Injury Law

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:21:00 -0400

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.

The Best Kept Kentucky Car Insurance Secret

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:21:00 -0400

Increasing your PIP coverage as part of your KY automobile insurance can be a very inexpensive way to significantly improve your insurance coverage.

Preparing to Meet with Your Personal Injury Attorney

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:21:00 -0400

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.

What to Expect in a Personal Injury Lawsuit

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:21:00 -0400

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.

855-REACHMYCELL

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:21:00 -0400

Attorney Jim Desmond, handling motor vehicle accidents in Kentucky and Indiana, acquires new phone number making it easier for his clients to reach him.

Motor vehicle crash tests

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:21:00 -0400

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.

Motorcyclist still not allowed to recover medical expenses to the extent PIP benefits are payable