Suffering a serious injury in an accident, such as a car accident or a slip and fall accident, can turn your life upside down and cause great financial harm. Medical bills and disruptions in the ability to work can leave an individual with significant medical debt. Talk to an attorney…
When seeking Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, your medical records will serve as the primary evidence of your disability and qualification for assistance. The Social Security Administration (SSA) defines disability as a physical or cognitive impairment that prevents an individual from being gainfully employed. If you have been denied…
If you were injured in a car accident in Kentucky caused by someone’s else disregard for safety, you may have experienced emotional distress in addition to the pain of your physical injuries. You may be entitled to demand compensation for emotional distress as part of a personal injury lawsuit. Contact…
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides monetary assistance to working Americans who have become disabled and are no longer able to work for a living. To qualify, the individual must meet the Social Security Administration’s definition of disabled and must have worked enough years and paid Social Security taxes on…
If you have a disability that prevents you from working, you may be eligible to claim Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. These government funds can help you with living expenses if you have earned enough work credits via the Social Security Administration (SSA) to qualify. Before you can receive these…
A passenger who has been injured in a car accident may make a claim against the at-fault driver’s auto liability insurance and recover compensation for their medical bills and other losses. A passenger who was riding with the driver who caused the crash might be reluctant to file a claim against a…
Kentucky requires owners of motor vehicles registered in the Commonwealth to carry auto liability insurance coverage on their vehicles. Generally speaking, car owners must maintain liability coverage of at least the following amounts: $25,000 for bodily injury damages sustained by any one person and not less than, $50,000 for bodily…
Years of hard work, such as in Kentucky coal mines, manufacturer plants, or on construction sites, can lead to wear and tear injuries caused by repetitive movement. Unfortunately, damage to the back, knees or other body parts caused by wear and tear is often blamed on age when workers seek…
Most personal injury claims are based on the concept that an individual or business failed to fulfill its duties to another individual as a result of carelessness, neglect, or disregard for safety. Negligence may be defined as the failure to act with the level of care that a reasonably prudent…
If you are injured as a passenger in a car accident, you may have questions about what to do next, who to contact, and who should be responsible for your medical bills. The first step you should take after any car accident is to seek medical attention. If you are…
