FRANKFORT KENTUCKY PERSONAL INJURY BLOG
Dividing employer-sponsored retirement funds in a divorce
When married couples in Kentucky and around the country divorce, one of the most valuable assets in their marital estates is often the funds that have accumulated in an employer-sponsored retirement plan. To divide this money, federal law requires a family court to...
Faulty field drug tests
When one is arrested in Kentucky, law enforcement needs probable cause to believe that a crime has been committed in order to apprehend them. Otherwise, it is an illegal search and seizure under the Fourth Amendment. Recently, faulty field drug tests have led to...
Fatigued driving is more dangerous than many think
Like drivers throughout the United States, Kentucky drivers fall asleep behind the wheel in disturbing numbers, causing a risk for themselves and other motorists on the road. Since there are no laws against drowsy driving, people may be underestimating the danger of...
Slow drivers and the danger they pose
During your commute to and from Frankfort, Kentucky, you probably encounter many drivers in the left-hand lane who are traveling below the speed limit. Such drivers may be fined because they are, in effect, impeding traffic flow. How to behave around a slow driver...
Scientists develop tests for police in cannabis DUI cases
Kentucky motorists have long faced DUI charges if they are accused of driving their vehicles while drunk. However, the growing popularity of cannabis and marijuana legalization in many states across the country have also meant that more people are being charged with...
Insurance adjusters are your friend until your claim is complete
A car accident can cost tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills in the blink of an eye. Those are surprise costs that few people are ready for, but you may not have to face them on your own. A disabling injury from a car wreck will cost an average of almost...
More caffeine use may mean more crashes among truckers
During your commutes to and from Frankfort, you may find yourself in an accident with a negligent driver, even a negligent truck driver. While this is not something to dwell on, the possibility is still there, so it would be good to know just how certain accidents can...
Lack of informed consent can lead to wrongful death
Going to the doctor shouldn't be a scary experience. After all, medical professionals have received extensive amounts of education and training to prepare them for their positions. As comforting as that may sound, though, the sad reality is that doctors and nurses in...
Sleep apnea can lead to devastating truck accidents
Semitrailers can be extremely dangerous. It doesn't take a major mistake for one of these massive vehicles to veer into oncoming traffic or slam into slowed or stopped traffic. In fact, a trucker who takes his eyes off the road for even a split-second can cause a...
3 tips to stay safe in busy holiday traffic
On I-64 and I-75, consistent backups, heavy traffic, construction and collisions are a constant reality. If you've tried to travel up between Lexington and Frankfort or Frankfort and Louisville, you know how congested the roads can get. If you travel up I-75 to...
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