Who Has The Right To Sue On My Behalf For The Loss Of My Parents In An Auto Accident?

August 31, 2010

The administrator or executor of the estate has the right and authority to file the lawsuit. If you are eighteen or older, you will qualify to be the administrator or executor of the estate.
If you are a minor, the person who is appointed as a guardian of you has the right to [...]

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What If I Don’t Have Auto Insurance, But The Accident Was Not My Fault?

August 24, 2010

Even if you do not have auto insurance, you still have the right to pursue the claim against the other driver for the injuries you have from this accident.
The difference is that you have lost the $10,000.00 of personal injury protection (PIP) benefits because you don’t have the mandatory coverage.
This means you have no insurance [...]

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My Child Was Killed In An Auto Accident, What Can I Do?

August 17, 2010

One of the worst things a parent can face is the loss of a child. And if your child was killed in a car accident as a result of negligence on the part of another person, you do have recourse.
A parent has a loss of consortium claim for the loss of the companionship, aid, [...]

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My Mom/Dad Was Killed In An Auto Accident – What Should I Do?

August 10, 2010

First of all, I’m deeply sorry for your loss.  Here’s a bit of advice as you work through this tough time in your life.
Kentucky recognizes loss of consortium claims. This is the loss of the companionship, aid, assistance, society, services and love of your family member.
Just because you were not involved in the accident [...]

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I Have Constant Headaches And Don’t Remember The Accident – What Should I Do?

August 3, 2010

Head injuries and brain injuries are very common in auto accidents and are frequently undiagnosed. If you loss you consciousness or do not remember parts of the accident, you probably did hurt your brain.
These are called “closed head injuries.” Doctors frequently ignore them or miss-diagnose them. You need to be persistent in [...]

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Can I Sue My Insurance Company When They Refuse To Pay?

July 20, 2010

Yes, you can. Insurance companies have an obligation, by law in Kentucky, to negotiate in good faith and to make a fair and to make a fair settlement offer to you.
If they do not act fairly or reasonably, you can sue them.
If you live in the Northern Kentucky area and are getting the run-around [...]

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What if I Was In An Accident And The Car Who Hit Me And Caused The Accident Left? Can I Recover For The Injuries?

July 13, 2010

If you were injured in a hit-and-run car accident in the Northern Kentucky area, the answer is “yes.”
If the car hit your car or hit you and left, you can recover from your own auto insurance company. This would be an uninsured claim. Do not let you own auto insurance company tell you [...]

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What Is My Case or Lawsuit Worth?

July 6, 2010

There is no given rule about the value of an injury. The best way to tell the value or the worth of your case is to let a jury to decide.
Generally, though, insurance companies evaluate cases and experienced lawyers evaluate cases and assist in determining what the case is worth based on past experience.
However, [...]

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How Do I Know What Lawyer To Hire?

June 28, 2010

You should hire a lawyer who has experience in handling auto accident cases. You should hire a lawyer who has a trial court record of trying cases.
The insurance companies know the difference between a trial lawyer and a settling lawyer. If a lawyer always settle cases and never goes to trial, the insurance [...]

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The Lawyer Says I Should Settle My Case, But It Is Not Enough – What Should I do?

June 15, 2010

Do not settle your case. You are in control of your case. If a lawyer wants you to settle your car accident case for less than what you think it is worth, call a different lawyer.
Lawyers are allowed to consult with you even if you already have another lawyers. Just remember this….there [...]

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