Episode 9:  Louisville personal injury attorney Aaron Whaley invited Brad Cecil, from Ringler, to discuss how structured settlements can be extremely beneficial for injured victims and their financial situations.  These tools can even increase the value of the settlement through compounding interest. People can be anxious about receiving a large, lump sum payment.  They may have questions about how best to use it, where to deposit it and most importantly, how to make sure it lasts.  A structured settlement can help to make this much easier to manage.  They can be custo ..read more

Episode 8:  Welcome to the Whaley Law Firm Personal Injury Podcast.  Aaron discusses pedestrian accidents, bicycle collisions and bus accidents.  Each of these are especially important as students head back to school. Pedestrian Accidents This time of a year, it’s especially important for drivers to be aware of buses and students.  It’s not uncommon for both younger students and older students to be distracted as they head home.  Unfortunately, they may not pay proper attention while crossing the streets.  If your child has been involved in a collision, get them m ..read more

Episode 7:  Dogs are known as man’s best friend, but sometimes things happen. Louisville personal attorney Aaron Whaley discusses factors involved in handling dog bite cases. Strict Liability for Pet Owners Kentucky is a strict liability state.  If you own the dog and the dog bites someone, liability is all the injured person needs to prove. The victim doesn’t have to prove the owner of the dog was negligent.  The jury can, however, take into account negligence on the part of the injured victim.  For instance, if the dog is in the back yard and someone climbs the fence, if ..read more

Episode 6:  This episode is the conclusion of the discussion began in Episode 5.   Louisville personal injury attorney Aaron Whaley discusses preparing for trial in a personal injury case.  Depositions Depositions give both sides the opportunity to ask questions, under oath, to document and/or clarify facts.  Lawyers can object to questions based on the form of the question or if the comment would be covered under attorney-client privilege.  Mediation These are typically scheduled after depositions.  The goal is to attempt to resolve the case, before opting f ..read more

Louisville personal injury attorney Aaron Whaley discusses preparing for trial in a personal injury case.  Most car wreck cases settle for many reasons.  An issue that might cause a case to go to trial is a disagreement as to how the accident happened.  Many of these can eventually settle, but some don’t.  An example is a simple “red light/green light” car accident case.  One driver thought he/she had the green light.  You lose control when a case goes to trial.  It’s often easier to reach a fair settlement when the parties are communicating.  Once the c ..read more

It’s important that you have the proper expectations.  How often should I expect to hear from my attorney?  Lack of communication from an attorney is significant issue in Bar complaints.  The Whaley Law Firm attempts to contact clients every two weeks to check in with them.  You may not receive a record of every communication that’s being done behind the scenes.  It could be overwhelming for the client. What if the insurance company or other companies contact me, directly?  It can happen before you hire an attorney or shortly after you’ve hired one.  After th ..read more

EP003 Notes:  Welcome to the Whaley Law Firm Personal Injury Podcast. Today we're talking about 2 big issues for someone whose been in a car wreck. So, how do you begin to put the pieces back together after you've been in a wreck? Aaron Whaley is an attorney in Louisville, Kentucky who handles personal injury cases across the state. He's been practicing law since 2002. Medical Treatment - Issue Number 1 It’s the first thing you really need to focus on, if you’ve been in an accident.  It’s your most important concern. Do you need to go to the hospital? If so, go there. Once the adrena ..read more

Episode 2:  Aaron Whaley is an attorney in Louisville, Kentucky who handles personal injury cases across the state.  He’s been practicing law since 2002.  Today we’re talking about car accident issues.  In preparation, we went back over the past 5 years of available accident data.  Jefferson County accounts for roughly 23-24% of the collisions in the state each year.  There are approximately 700-800 KY traffic fatalities each year on public roads, statewide.  This data excludes private property (including parking lots).  City Streets account for 22% of a ..read more

EP001 Welcome.  Let's introduce Kentucky Personal Injury Attorney Aaron Whaley. Primary Practice Area Explanation – Personal Injury Motor Vehicles Cars/Trucks/Motorcycle Tractor Trailer Cases Pedestrian Accidents Vehicle Collisions Slip and fall Dog Bites Workers’ Compensation Medical Malpractice Aaron handles cases across the state of Kentucky, including the Western District of Kentucky for Federal Court cases. Which state has jurisdiction in an injury case? If you don’t live in Kentucky, but get involved in an accident in Kentucky, you can file a lawsuit here. There are some s ..read more

Louisville Attorney Aaron Whaley is about to launch his personal injury podcast.  New episodes will launch every other week.  Aaron will discuss and explain many of the issues you need to know about Kentucky car wrecks and other types of injuries.   The information provided on this podcast is for general informational purposes only.  It should not be construed as legal advice and does not constitute an attorney-client relationship.  You should seek the advice of an attorney for guidance related to your specific situation.  I am only licensed in Kentucky, so t ..read more