Settlements can provide Kentucky personal injury victims with compensation for both economic and non-economic damages that they have suffered. Economic damages are the tangible losses from the accident, such as medical expenses, lost wages from missed work, and loss of earning potential. These losses are relatively easy to calculate. Non-economic…
Kentucky Courage law firm gives back to the communities it serves. The Kentucky law firm Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer is pleased to make a $10,000 donation to the Endowed Scholarship Fund of Eastern Kentucky University’s Manchester Regional Campus. The attorneys and staff at Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer recognize…
If your loved one resides in a nursing home or long-term care facility and has suffered significant harm due to negligent care, you may have a right to sue the nursing home. The nursing home abuse lawyers at Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer have the Kentucky Courage to stand up…
Most people know that being in a car accident can lead to painful and even life-threatening injuries. However, the mental and emotional effects of a collision can also turn your life upside-down. Drivers and passengers can experience mental health challenges such as anxiety, fear, and depression after a crash. While…
Chronic knee pain is a common complaint among adults. If your knee pain is so bad that it keeps you from working for a living and you need an assistive device to walk, you may be able to obtain Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Social Security disability benefits replace…
A pedestrian hit by a car may sustain life-changing injuries or fatal injuries, depending on the speed of the vehicle upon impact. 77 pedestrians were killed in car accidents in Kentucky in a recent year, and another 749 pedestrians hit by a car were injured, according to the Kentucky Transportation…
If you are driving a borrowed car and get injured in a collision caused by someone else, you may have questions about who is responsible for the costs of your medical bills and other losses. Several insurance policies may provide coverage of your losses, depending on the specifics of the…
An employee who is injured while on a scheduled break from work in Kentucky is likely to be denied workers’ compensation benefits. But workers’ comp law is complicated. Your eligibility for benefits should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. At Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer, we encourage you to contact one…
As bicycle riding grows in popularity in Kentucky, cyclists may wonder whether they will be protected by insurance if they are injured in a bicycle accident. The answer is that bicycling injuries may be covered depending on how they happen and what insurance policies exist. You can insure yourself against…
The repetitive wear and tear from years of hard work in Kentucky coal mines, construction sites, factories, warehouses, or office cubicles can lead to debilitating injuries. You may seek workers’ compensation benefits if you are diagnosed with a job-related wear-and-tear injury. If your employer is disputing your right to benefits…
