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What To Look for in an Auto Accident Attorney

Published on Dec 7, 2023 in Car Accidents.

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 […]

How Is Pain and Suffering Calculated in Kentucky?

Published on Nov 29, 2023 in Personal Injury.

Someone else hurt you in a preventable accident. You may know that you can recover compensatory damages, such as expenses associated with medical bills and lost wages you incurred; however, you might not be aware that you may be entitled to compensation for noneconomic damages like pain and suffering, too. So, how is pain and […]

Teen Texting and Driving: A Guide for Parents

Published on Nov 27, 2023 in Car Accidents.

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 […]

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Kentucky?

Published on Jul 28, 2023 in Wrongful Death.

Each year, countless individuals across Kentucky die unexpectedly in preventable accidents like car crashes, truck accidents, slips and falls, by using dangerous products, and due to medical malpractice. When someone passes in personal injury situations like these, it often falls under the definition of wrongful death, as the victim died due to someone else’s negligence. […]

The Danger of Falling Debris at Construction Sites

Published on Jul 28, 2023 in Work Injuries.

In 2020, approximately 165,300 construction workers suffered non-fatal on-the-job injuries in the United States. That same year, 1,008 construction workers lost their lives in fatal work accidents. The reality of working in the construction industry is dangerous, and the people responsible for building our homes, repairing roads, and improving infrastructure face a real and lasting […]

Kentucky Uninsured Motorist Laws

Published on Jun 6, 2023 in Car Accidents.

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 […]

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What Happens if Your Airbags Don’t Deploy in a Car Accident?

It took over sixty years after the first car rolled off the assembly line before seatbelts became mandatory in all cars. In the 1970s, car makers started to add an “Air Cushion Restraint System,” or airbags were offered as safety options. In 1988, Chrysler made the driver-side airbag standard. The other automakers soon followed, and […]

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What Is Diminished Quality of Life in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

You recently suffered debilitating injuries in a truck accident caused by someone else’s negligence or perhaps due to the international acts of another person. You are considering taking legal action against the person or entity whose actions harmed you here in Kentucky.  In researching personal injury cases in Fayette County, KY, you’ve learned that there […]

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Who Is Liable When Livestock Cause Car Accidents?

More than 100,000 car crashes occur in Kentucky every year, with nearly 20,000 reported injuries and 711 fatalities in 2022 according to the Kentucky Transportation Center. The vast majority of accidents involved colliding with another vehicle, and the most common causes were driver inattention, recklessness, and alcohol. However, nearly 3,000 car accidents involved colliding with […]

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