According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are at least 800,000 patients who end up hospitalized after suffering a fall injury. It’s likely that the number of individuals who have slip and fall accidents yet don’t seek any medical care afterward, or do but don’t need to be hospitalized, is even […]

A statute of limitations is the amount of time you have to take legal action after an injury caused by another party. How long after a dog bite injury can you file a claim in Kentucky? In Kentucky, the statute of limitations for a dog bite injury is one year from the date of injury. […]

Hurt in a car crash and out of work? Watching medical bills pile up while your bank account shrinks? Still trying to come to terms with the physical and emotional pain the crash has left you with? Receiving a settlement offer from the insurance company might seem like the lifeline you need, but accepting the […]

We’re pleased to announce that our Lexington personal injury law firm’s lead attorney, Justin S. Peterson, has been selected to Super Lawyers for 2023. This marks his second year receiving this distinguished recognition. He was also recognized by Super Lawyers in 2022. Justin is also a multi-time Rising Stars award winner, which Super Lawyers awards […]

If you’ve been harmed by the negligent or wrongful actions of a health care provider, you have only a limited amount of time to bring legal action. Medical malpractice claims are notoriously complicated and difficult to litigate, and the amount of time and preparation that goes into creating the strongest possible case is significant. At […]

We hear a lot of complex legal questions as car accident attorneys in Lexington, KY. But to the question “What causes most rear-end accidents?”, the answer is simple: human error. Almost every rear-end collision in Kentucky could have been prevented if drivers were more attentive. Rear-end accidents happen when two vehicles are traveling in the […]

If you’ve been in a car accident in Lexington, KY, you may wonder what to expect during the claims process. What will happen when you file a claim? What should you do to ensure the process goes smoothly? Read on for a discussion of what drivers can expect when filing an auto injury claim in […]

Dogs are the most popular pet in the United States. According to the Insurance Information Institute, Americans own a collective 69 million dogs, significantly more than the next two most popular pets, cats (45.3 million) and freshwater fish (11.8 million). While it might be hard to think of our four-legged friends as anything other than […]

Peterson Law Office provides our quick guide to Kentucky motorcyclist helmet laws. If you are a motorcycle owner in Lexington who was involved in an accident, our motorcycle crash attorneys can offer advice regarding your rights and legal options. We represent injured motorcyclists struck by a larger vehicle in Lexington, KY and throughout the state.

It’s a question full of studies and debates, but—can a concussion cause permanent brain damage? Unfortunately, the answer is not completely clear. A concussion is a type of injury caused by the brain shifting within the skull or a blow to the head and ranges in severity from mild to severe. Unfortunately, many people who […]