3 Ways to Protect Yourself When Using a Rental Car After an Accident
Many individuals rent cars when going out of town on vacation or when flying or taking another mode of transportation into our city, and they’re looking for a vehicle to travel around Lexington, KY, and the surrounding area. However, others find themselves needing to rent a car out of necessity when their own vehicle is […]
What Is the Hit and Run Investigation Process?
Being involved in a vehicle collision is already stressful, but when the driver responsible for your accident leaves the scene before information is exchanged, it makes everything more complicated. Not only are you faced with damages to your vehicle and possibly injuries to yourself or your passengers, but there is no way to contact the […]
How To Buy Auto Insurance: A Kentucky Car Accident Lawyer’s Perspective
When it comes to purchasing auto insurance, most of us simply ask what the minimum requirements are that the state requires us to have, pick that bare minimum coverage, and move on. However, doing this isn’t always the best choice. Often, Kentucky drivers only find that out after they have car crashes or cause one […]
What To Look for in an Auto Accident Attorney
If you’ve been in a car accident, one of the most crucial decisions you’ll make is choosing the right attorney to represent your interests. Do you know what to look for in an auto accident attorney? Our experienced and skilled auto accident lawyers at Peterson Law Office can make a huge difference in the outcome […]
Teen Texting and Driving: A Guide for Parents
As a parent, the most important thing we want for our children is for them to be safe. With the unprecedented amount of time our kids spend on their cell phones, coupled with how many teenagers are behind the wheel every day, it’s hard to know if they’re really safe outside the house, especially while […]
Kentucky Uninsured Motorist Laws
Car accidents have the potential to cause a significant amount of harm. Even just a single collision can cause thousands of dollars in property damage and severe injuries, leaving victims with lasting financial, physical, and emotional damages. As motorists, we are required to maintain auto insurance coverage that protects other drivers and us in the […]
How Common Is PTSD After a Car Accident?
Being in a car accident is traumatizing and terrifying. It doesn’t matter how severe the accident is. Most of us already know—many through first-hand experience—that a motor vehicle accident can cause more than just physical injury. A high number of crash victims, both drivers and passengers, suffer lingering mental health complications like post-traumatic stress disorder […]
Dealing With Lexington Insurance Companies After a Car Accident
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 […]
What Causes Most Rear-End Accidents?
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 […]
What To Expect When Filing a Car Accident Claim
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 […]