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•Do I Have An Auto Accident Case
? Automobile accidents cases include car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, accidents involving pedestrians and fatal accidents (wrongful death cases). I know I am stating the obvious, but an automobile accident case is a personal injury case where an individual has been injured in a collision involving one or more vehicles. The accident was not their fault. Any type of vehicle can be involved in the accident. There are accidents every day involving cars,...
•Safer For Pedestrians by Auto Makers Design
January 1st and October 31st are the two deadliest days of the year for pedestrians according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). As for the deadliest season for pedestrians is the fall season, particularly during the hours of 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. The deadliest days of the week are Fridays and Saturdays. One in five pedestrians killed were killed in hit and run crashes. This report also states that pedestrian fatalities have decreased in the past ten years...
•Accident Victims Commonly Suffer From Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
When people hear the term post-traumatic stress disorder, commonly referred to as PTSD, they usually think of military personnel, usually soldiers who have seen active duty or seen battle are what the general public think when they think of when they hear PTSD. What is not commonly know is that accidents, whether they are auto, truck, motorcycle, bicycle or even pedestrian accidents are a major cause of PTSD.
In a book published by the American Psychological Association called After the...
•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...
•Another Myth Dispelled by Kentucky Accident Attorney
If I Go To Court and Tell My Story the Jury Will Give Me a Reasonable Verdict Because Kentucky Juries Are Generous
If you have been in an accident in Kentucky you will be facing many decisions that may not be easy ones. If there has been substantial damage to your vehicle you may need to decide if you would be better off getting rid of it and obtaining a new one. One of the hardest decisions you will probably have to make is whether to take you case to court. Many will tell you that if you...
•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...
•Accidents May Cause Back Injuries That Require Surgeies
When you are involved in an accident, whether it be a car, truck, or motorcycle accident, there is a good chance that you will injure your back. The severity of this injury can vary as can the treatment. Sometimes all you will need is rest and the pain will alleviate. Other times a few months of chiropractic care will be enough to eliminate your pain. Unfortunately, there are times when surgery is the only option.
As with any surgery that is recommended by your doctor it is always a good...
•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...
•Is COLOSSUS the Same as TEACH
What is COLOSSUS? The name sounds ominous, like something you should stay away from. This is the name of the computer program used by part of the insurance industry to systemize and minimize the amount of the settlement on your personal injury case. COLOSSUS is the program used by Allstate Insurance Company. TEACH is the State Farm version.
Almost all insurance companies use a computer program. Thi program is used for the purpose of helping the insurance company their money. This is done by...
•Is it OK to Withhold Information From Your Attorney
? This may seem obvious to you, but as an attorney not being aware of a critical fact and being broadsided by it by the defense attorney at trial is not fun. It is not fun for your attorney and in the long run will diminish the strength of your case. You can be relatively certain that the insurance company is going to find out whatever it is you are trying to hide.
I have an attorney friend who had prepared his client for his deposition. He felt the client was ready and well prepared. There...
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