It's not uncommon for birth injuries to occur during the delivery process, and many of these injuries are preventable in Kentucky. If you think your child may have suffered one or multiple injuries due to medical negligence, you may need to take legal action. Birth...
Any car crash has the potential to change your life. However, some accidents may cause catastrophic bodily damage. What is a catastrophic injury? When a person sustains irreversible and permanent damage to the body, life changes. Find out more about the common type of...
Divorcing your spouse doesn't necessarily mean that this person is going to be out of your life for good. If you have a child with this individual, Kentucky law will typically require you to work with this person to raise that young person to adulthood. The terms that...
It is illegal in all states to buy, sell or manufacture controlled substances. Controlled substances such as cocaine pose a danger to society, so each state sets stern laws to combat them. For this reason, a person in Frankfurt, Kentucky, caught with cocaine can face...
Whether a dog is a working animal or a family pet, every dog owner in the state should have some information about Kentucky's dog bite laws. This is because state law holds owners strictly liable for their dogs' actions. It's important to understand what the risks are...
Mitigating circumstances are certain factors that may reduce a defendant's sentence or reduce their charges. There are a variety of circumstances that can achieve this outcome, so here are a few of the most common mitigating circumstances in Kentucky. Defendant’s age...
The United Parcel Service, known to most customers as UPS, delivers a large volume of packages and cargo. UPS drivers know that they must get their deliveries to Kentucky recipients on time, which may be difficult when traveling into unfamiliar areas or on congested...
Dogs enjoy a status similar to other members of many Kentucky families. But dog owners must keep in mind that even the most docile dogs pose a threat to both the people and other animals they encounter. When a dog attacks a person, the owner becomes liable for damage...
Wrongful death statutes apply in Kentucky when one person's wrongful action causes another to lose their life. The actions result from recklessness, negligence or an intentional act committed with the intent to harm a victim. Elements necessary to establish wrongful...
To win a premises liability case in the state of Kentucky, you'll have to prove that the other party showed negligence. Simply making a mistake isn't enough; you'll have to prove that their behavior would be unreasonable for most people. This involves using the...
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