At a minimum, parents assume the responsibility for providing care for their children until those children move out on their own. That might happen when the child turns 18 and goes off to college. Even then, the parent still cares for that child. When those same parents reach a certain age and face physical or […]

The first car windshield was added to an auto in 1904 as an optional add-on. Back then, you could fold down the windshield and drive in the actual “open air.” It wasn’t until 1915 that Oldsmobile made the windshield standard, and the other carmakers followed. It took another twenty-five years before windshield wipers became standard. […]

The mission of every nursing home is to provide around-the-clock residential care for seniors or disabled people. That care includes providing meals, physical therapy, medication delivery, general hygiene, and providing opportunities for socialization. It takes a trained staff of dedicated employees to accomplish those care goals. Unfortunately, sometimes those facilities fall short of providing support […]

The best outcome for a car accident is that you walk away without severe injuries and drive away without significant damage to your car. For 88,430 car owners, driving away without damage wasn’t an option in 2022. That is how many accidents involving property damage were reported by the Kentucky State Police in their Kentucky […]

When you need to transition a family member to an assisted living facility in Kentucky, the hope is that they will receive the same level of care as they would get in your home. Sadly, many of these facilities are either understaffed or have poorly trained employees. That puts resident care at risk. If you […]

Since seat belts became standard in new cars, the number of injuries has decreased. According to data compiled by the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety, the seat belt usage rate is around 89.8 percent. Sadly, half of all fatal road accidents happen to motorists who don’t buckle up. Whether a motorist or passenger uses those […]

A lot of personal injury claims can become quite complex early on in the process and one of the main reasons for this is the need to prove negligence. Proving negligence caused an accident can be the deciding factor in the success of some cases, such as in a wrongful death claim, or if the […]

Two assessments occur with any severe accident: Who is at fault, and what will the remedy be for the victim? That reward is where the concept of pain and suffering comes into play. Compensation for an injury encompasses physical and emotional trauma. It is easy to assess the medical expenses, but how are noneconomic damages […]

When it comes time to travel on the road, you might want to bring along your pet. While having your dog, cat, or other animals roaming around the vehicle may seem fun, it can pose a great safety risk. Sometimes, animals behave unexpectedly when exposed to other vehicles, the noise of the car, or other […]

You were involved in a car crash in Lexington, KY. This was your first time ever being involved in an auto accident, and you weren’t aware of how the way you feel immediately following a collision may be distinctly different from how you feel in the day following it. You also might not have been […]