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•Kentucky Accident Victims Are Not Required to Give Insurance Companies Statements
If you have been in an accident in Kentucky there are several items that will need your attention. As an accident victim you will need to see to your medical needs immediately. You will more than likely also need to deal with car repairs. Combine that with the anxiety you are experiencing because of the accident itself. One of the common myths about personal injury cases and how they proceed is whether you have to give a statement to the insurance company. Many people believe they have to...
•What You Can Expect From Insurance Companies in Kentucky Accident Cases
The general public has some ideas about their insurance company and the services they will provide for them if they have been in an accident. Unfortunately many of these ideas are not correct. Two of the common misconceptions are the insurance company will give a reasonable offer if I just call them or write them a letter. Sadly it is not that easy. The other misunderstanding is the insurance company for the car that hit me has to pay my medical bills as I send the bills to them. Again, it...
•Is My Kentucky Accident Case a Lottery Winner
? MYTH: Being a Victim of an Accident Automatically Means A Lot of Money
There are many misconceptions about personal injury cases. The insurance industry is partly to blame for this misinformation. It is also due to the little amount of information that is provided to the general public on this subject. I am going attempt to clarify these myths once and for all. One of the most popular of the myths is that the accident victim is automatically going to get a windfall or in other words the...
•Kentucky Accident Attorney Explains Litigation Terms
How Long is the Statute of Limitations in Kentucky?
You only have a certain amount of time to settle your case or file a lawsuit. In Kentucky this time is two (2) years from the date of the accident or two (2) years from the date of the last medical no-fault payment is made not to exceed four (4) years. This deadline is called the Statute of Limitations. Is your head spinning? As you can tell determining the statute of limitations is very technical. Either contact an attorney or play it safe...
•Just Because I Was In An Auto Accident That Wasn t My Fault There Is An Insurance Company That Will
There are many accident victims who are unfortunate to have misconceptions about car accident cases. They range from the idea that they are required to give statements to the insurance company when the insurance wants to the idea that Kentucky juries are generous. Another common misconception is Pay My Medical Bills, Lost Wages And Pain And Suffering . This is not true. It is your responsibility to have automobile insurance coverage that will financially protect you and your family. Loss...
•How Does An Attorney Get Paid On An Automobile Accident Case
? There are three common ways an attorney can get paid when they represent automobile accident cases. They may agree on a contingency fee which is a percentage of what is collected when the case has settled. A flat fee is another means of payment. It is an amount agreed on that is unchanging. The other means is by utilizing an hourly fee.
Contingency Fee: In most automobile accident cases a lawyer is paid on a contingency fee. Flat fees and hourly rates are different from this. A...
•Settling Your Car Accident Case
If you have been in an accident in Kentucky and have reached the point of recovery, reached maximum medical improvement or finished your treatment all medical and employment records are ordered. Once the records are received a settlement brochure is prepared and then sent to the at-fault insurance company. If you can reach an agreement as to what your injuries are and what your pain and suffering from those injuries is worth you can settle the case.
Almost all insurance companies now use a...
•Is My Adjuster Really on My Side
? You cannot turn on the television without seeing a commercial about an insurance company. You can more than likely fill in the following blanks: You are in good hands with ..., ...is on your side, ...the good hands people, like a good neighbor...is there. Are they really on your side? Are you really in good hands? And are they really like a good neighbor? If you have been in an accident you may find out the answer is no.
You and your insurance company have a contract. The contract is...
•How to Play the Auto Accident Game
A game plan is necessary no matter what you do. Whether you are coaching a football game or planning your vacation you must know how you are going to get to your final destination. To know what you have to do to win your Kentucky car accident case you must first decide exactly what it means to you to win the case. What is a successful outcome? Winning means different things to different people.
What are you expectations? To some of us it may be fighting a case all the way through to the end...
•Finding the Best Accident Attorney for your Case
Believe it or not, not all lawyers are the same. Every lawyer is different and handles a case their own way within the bounds of the law. When choosing a lawyer, first and most important, you should be comfortable with that lawyer. It is the same situation as if you were choosing a doctor to perform surgery. If you do not feel comfortable with the doctor you will look for another one until you find one that you are comfortable with. The same is true with attorneys. If your gut is telling you...
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