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Kentucky Motorcyclist Helmet Laws

Published on Nov 4, 2022 in Motorcycle Accidents.

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.

Can a Concussion Cause Permanent Brain Damage?

Published on Oct 22, 2022 in Brain Injuries.

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 […]

What To Do After a Truck Accident

Published on Sep 28, 2022 in Truck Accidents.

A collision with a tractor-trailer is a traumatizing event. Knowing what to do after a truck accident is not easy, especially if you’ve never been exposed to a similar situation before. The good news is that this is not a journey that you have to take on your own. Peterson Law Office has compiled the […]

Is Kentucky a No-Fault State for Auto Accidents?

Published on Sep 28, 2022 in Car Accidents.

Is Kentucky a no-fault state for auto accidents? Yes, Kentucky is one of only 12 “no-fault” states and one of only three states known as “choice no-fault” states. We’ll examine what exactly these terms mean below. The most important thing to remember about no-fault laws in auto accidents is that Personal Injury Protection (PIP) auto […]

Welcome to Peterson Law Office

Published on Sep 28, 2022 in Firm News.

We’d like to take a moment to welcome you to the website for Peterson Law Office. Peterson Law Office is a new personal injury law firm now open in Lexington, Kentucky. Its founder, Justin Peterson, is not, however, new to practicing personal injury law. He has been practicing law for over 25 years and previously […]

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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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How Much Is the Average Car Accident Settlement in Kentucky?

Everything you own has a value. Some items might go up in value, but for most things, they would be priced at a depreciated value. What about the value of your quality of life? Can you put a price on that? When determining what the average car accident settlement in Kentucky might be worth, everything […]

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