On behalf of Barber Law | Jan 1, 2021 | car accidents, personal injury
No one wants to encounter a driver with “road rage.” However, bicyclists are far more physically vulnerable than motorists. They can also become victims simply because a driver has a problem with sharing the road with cyclists. Trying to have a discussion...
On behalf of Barber Law | Dec 22, 2020 | personal injury
It goes without saying that experiencing a car accident in Kentucky leaves you dealing with a great deal of frustration. That frustration may boil over into outright anger if and when you learn that the driver that caused your accident was under the influence at the...
On behalf of Barber Law | Nov 9, 2020 | personal injury
There is always a risk of injury from a fall, and some fall injuries can be severe. You may be at greater risk for a serious fall injury depending on your age and the height and direction from which you fall. Certain injuries are more likely from falls than others....
On behalf of Barber Law | Oct 14, 2020 | personal injury
When dog owners are responsible, they enjoy constant companionship and affection. When dog owners are negligent, they put others at risk in the event their pet lashes out. According to Healthline, a serious dog bite can cause nerve damage, bacterial infection, bone...
On behalf of Barber Law | Jul 22, 2020 | personal injury
As a bicyclist, you take certain risks when you share the road with cars and other large motorized vehicles, including death as a result of an accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Commission notes that nearly 860 people died in bicycle crashes with vehicles...
On behalf of Barber Law | Jun 23, 2020 | personal injury
Osteomyelitis refers to a bone infection. Infections travel through nearby tissue or the bloodstream. After you suffer a serious bone or joint injury, you could be susceptible to a bone infection. While treatable, infections can kill the bone and lead to the removal...
On behalf of Barber Law | Jun 15, 2020 | personal injury
As Kentucky moves into the summer months, riders are firing up their bikes and acknowledging the risk: According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the chance of death after a crash with a motorcycle is 27 times greater than with an ordinary car....
On behalf of Barber Law | May 27, 2020 | personal injury
Playgrounds are places where children can laugh and play together. Many kids are seriously injured while playing at these each year though. Data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that more than 200,000 U.S. children wind up in...
On behalf of Barber Law | May 20, 2020 | personal injury
Dogs have a reputation as friendly animals. But you may underestimate their propensity to bite. When a dog is startled, stressed or perceives a threat to their territory, they may feel provoked and snap at you. If this happens, it’s important to know what recourse you...
On behalf of Barber Law | Mar 4, 2020 | personal injury
Drivers in Kentucky do not always follow safety laws. While many campaigns highlight the danger of texting while driving, this does not stop everyone. Unfortunately, the drivers engaging in this behavior make the road more dangerous. Driving around other people who...
