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but he wasn't wearing a helmet - is he able to file a claim
answered on May 4, 2018
The short answer is yes, absolutely. Depending on the facts of the accident and your son’s age, there may have been no requirement to wear a helmet.
Whether the law required a helmet in this situation or not, a helmet is not relevant to determining fault for the crash. It may be... View More 
Is that legal, exposing him to someone else's blood like that?
answered on Apr 29, 2018
Not prudent but not criminal unless the blood was infected, the Coach knewcor should have know it was infected, and intended harm to your son.
answered on Apr 28, 2018
No. You can depose the officers as to what happened and establish the same facts.
My 9 year old son and I were in a car accident Monday. The other driver was at fault; he crossed the center line and hit us head-on. I got a bloody nose from the airbag and bruise on my shoulder from the seatbelt. My son got a burn/scrape on his neck from the seatbelt. We went to the doctor the... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2018
The truck loss will be handled separately. You should receive the fair market value for your truck close to Kelley’s Or NADA book value. You should also be reimbursed fully for your medical expenses. Unfortunately, soft tissue injuries are very hard to quantify and even harder to get... View More
My original orthopedic surgeon retired and my attorney and myself have tirelessly tried to contact my previous employers workers comp to arrange payment for a new care taker, but they never return any of our calls. My last visit to orthopedic surgeon was February of 2014. I have seen other doctors... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2018
Most states have things an attorney can do to get treatment. Problem now is showing your treatment you lied about is related. Sit down with your attorney, review what can be done.
answered on Mar 13, 2018
Not as I understand your question.
If you were not at fault, contact a member of the Ky Assn for Justice--their members give free consults.
the way back to the shop I was in my personal vehicle I had to drive to the jobsite from home the other employee rear ended me crushing my car and putting me out of work for the week which never got paid for because I could not get workers comp because I was basically told to keep my mouth shut and... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2018
You need to contact a member of the Ky Assn for Justice to see what can be done; they give free consults.. You had a case but it's been made muddy.
I was asking if I could get approved for ssdi
answered on Apr 3, 2018
The medical conditions that have prevented you from working need to have persisted for a period of no less than 12 months or it is likely that they will persist for that same period of time. To qualify for benefits you must not be able to do any of your previous work and no other work in the... View More
in entire knee, will need surgery to repair. What should I do?
answered on Jan 11, 2018
You need to discuss your case with an attorney as soon as possible. Feel free to call 859-581-0123.
Can I sue the homeowner for not babyproofing the home?
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answered on Dec 19, 2017
A child care provider including babysitters and other parents can be held liable when a child suffers an injury under the watch or supervision of the child care provider. When a person agrees to watch a child at his or her home, it is important that the child is cared for in a reasonably safe... View More
I don’t have an insured car and don’t live with father
answered on Dec 5, 2017
It would appear that you may be covered under your dad's uninsured motorist ("UM") bodily injury coverage - assuming he had UM coverage on his policy at the time of the crash. It will depend on the policy language which may contain certain exclusions. You will also likely be... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2017
Sure he could sue, but the real question is whether or not he can win. It is difficult to answer that question based on the limited information you have provided. Your friend would have the burden of proving that you were somehow negligent and that your negligence was the cause of his injuries.
answered on Nov 15, 2017
Contingency fees are very common in personal injury cases, and can range anywhere from 25%-40% of total funds collected depending on a variety of factors. A higher percentage may be justified for a more complex case or a case where fault is questionable.
A contingency fee means that the... View More
we own and the cousin was hurt - my sister-in-law is now demanding money to pay the medical b/c she says insurance won't pay - can that be right?
answered on Oct 9, 2017
Her health insurance should pay. However you should notify your homeowners of the claim, and be guided by what they tell you.
Auto accident and neck injury sustained which has left nerve damage and chronic cervical migraines. Insurance settled a year ago. I always wondered why my airbag did not deploy or my seatbelt restrain. Received a recall noting that the airbag and restraint system not functioning properly.
answered on Sep 11, 2017
Probably when you settled with the other driver you signed a release stating you release all others. Also check with the lawyer who represented you to see if you have an underinsured motorist claim.
However as to airbags if the crash was not directly head on but more than 7 degrees off of... View More
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answered on Aug 18, 2017
It appears that Kentucky is a strict liability dog bite state as follows:
(4) Any owner whose dog is found to have caused damage to a person, livestock, or other property shall be responsible for that damage.
This means that a dog owner can be liable for a dog bite to a child or... View More
They denied my finance's referral for a doctor that may actually help & say he's reached 'maximum medical potential.' They claim there is nothing further a doctor could do, implying he is stuck with his injury the rest of his life. They have ended his pay and are referring... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2017
Unfortunately, the worker's compensation system in most States limits care and is set up in the manner to save money rather than to provide reasonable and necessary care to injured workers. You need to speak to an attorney who will better advise you as to your rights, remedies, and... View More
A case is going to trial in less than three weeks, and one party filed many motions in limine after the judge's calendar deadline. Is this allowed under CR 16, and is there an argument to be made that the other party is trying to waste the replying parties time? Any case law or direction would... View More
answered on Jul 21, 2017
Why not ask your lawyer? Short answer is that you can respond that the motions are untimely filed, do not comply with the rules, and should be stricken. That being said be prepeared to respond to what the motions say as a judge may decide to consider them nonetheless.
I researched and found a class action suit with an airbag manufacturer and 5 auto makers but my car isn't one of the 5 companys.there was no impact or collision just turned the key and Bam,2 trips to the ER for concussion and a minor eye injury,and now no car, feel that car is unsafe.
answered on Jul 18, 2017
Possibly. Contact a member of the Ky. Trial Lawyers Assn that handles product cases.
She was also injured. No females were around her.. I was informed that one female and one male are supposed to approach a woman who they think is shoplifting, is this true? Also, do loss prevention people have to have badges when approaching someone?
answered on Jun 29, 2017
The answer is more complicated than you may think. The key question is whether loss prevention had probable cause to believe that a person has shoplifted. They may then detain that person in reasonable manner for a reasonable amount of time to make a reasonable investigation. See Kentucky Revised... View More
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