Pedestrian injuries are far too common. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a fatal pedestrian traffic crash occurred every 81 minutes in 2020. When you drive, you take on the responsibility of practicing safe driving habits. Walkers also...
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Slip and fall injuries in nursing homes
In an ideal situation, nursing homes provide security and safety for your elderly loved one and peace of mind for you. Unfortunately, facilities do not always fulfill their duty of care. Older people are at high risk for slip and fall injuries, and this risk increases...
What are some common factors for large vehicle accidents?
While some roadway accidents involving more than one vehicle can result in serious injuries for drivers and passengers alike, few are as destructive as those that include large trucks. The National Safety Council reports that such accidents ended the lives of nearly...
Teen drivers, teen passengers a deadly combination
Each year, teen-involved car crashes increase across Kentucky during the summertime, when most teenagers are out of the classroom and out having fun. Many factors contribute to fatal and nonfatal crashes involving teenage drivers, and one factor that carries...
Shared custody and your finances
Sharing custody of your children might be one of the trickiest parts of a divorce. Both you and your ex could have careers, personal relationships and individual commitments to balance alongside raising your children. While shared custody requires the balance of many...
Mediation may result in a less contentious divorce
More people are choosing alternatives to court litigation when it comes to divorce. Not only does a trial cost a lot of money, but it is also a long process, and it is usually stressful for both sides. Mediation is an alternative that allows both sides to have more...
When may I sue a Kentucky home builder for construction defects?
Kentucky’s statute of repose allows lawsuits for construction defects after your home’s completion. The law, however, requires notifying the builder and explaining the defects in writing. You must give a builder an opportunity to address the defects before filing a...
How can you emotionally recover from divorce?
Divorce is rarely easy to navigate, even when you know it is in the best interests of you and your family. You are likely to feel many negative emotional effects, ranging from anger to sadness to confusion, and virtually every emotion in between. Because the emotional...
Modifying a child support order in Kentucky
Once you have a child support order in place in Kentucky, you must go through a certain process if you want to ask for a modification to the amount paid or received. All initial child support orders undergo calculation using the state’s predetermined child support...
Is the backseat still the safest place to sit?
For years, automotive safety advocates have told passengers the safest place to sit in any vehicle is in the backseat. This makes sense, as being in the back places riders further away from front-end impacts. Still, it may be time to rethink the safety of the...
