Negligence is carelessness that harms another person. To legally sue for negligence, you must be able to prove four things: The defendant—the person you are suing—owed you, the plaintiff, a duty of care. The defendant failed to exercise due care, thereby breaching the duty. The…
If you have suffered a Kentucky paralysis injury, you are no doubt experiencing a range of emotions. You are angry about the loss of your mobility, frightened about what the future may hold, and overwhelmed at the thought of paying medical costs of your injury…
A recent study has found that women are at a higher risk of death following a hip fracture. There are several things you can do that may help prevent a hip fracture from happening in the first place. Contact a Louisville nursing home abuse attorney…
Although boating accidents are not as common as car accidents, they can still be deadly and account for hundreds of fatalities every year. In Kentucky in 2007, over 70 accidents occurred, resulting in 13 fatalities; however, being safe and following basic boating laws can decrease…
When someone else’s negligence causes you to suffer serious injuries, you may decide to pursue a personal injury claim against them. A Louisville personal injury attorney can determine the validity of your claim. To increase your chance of a successful outcome, you will need ample…
When you file a personal injury claim in Kentucky, you will be notifying the insurance company of your demands for compensation. This is called a demand letter. Your demand letter should contain certain elements that could impact the strength of your claim. It may be…