When Kentucky residents are injured in an accident of some kind, they may be quick to point out that it wasn’t their fault—someone else caused the accident. This is common with motor vehicle accidents, for example, although incidents on someone else’s property or medical situations can also lead to these circumstances. If you are thinking about pursuing a personal injury lawsuit because someone else caused your injuries, you will likely become very familiar with the term “negligence.” Negligence in your case “Negligence,” as a legal term, is often the heart of a personal injury case. So, what ..read more

When Kentucky residents get started on the all-important task of estate planning, they probably know that they will be considering options like wills, trusts and power of attorney documents, among other options. However, some of our readers may not know that life insurance plays an important role in many comprehensive estate plans. So, will life insurance be a part of your estate plan? More likely than not, the answer to this question is yes. According to a recent news article, the majority of Americans – 52% – have at least some form of life insurance, although many of those individuals appar ..read more

Any Kentucky resident who is at least 18 years of age and of sound mind is encouraged to create a will, choose someone to have medical and financial power of attorney, and create other important estate documents. Estate planning is essential to make sure that your loved ones can easily manage your affairs once you have passed away. However, updating your estate plan is just as important as creating it. Why should I update my estate plan? The purpose of updating your estate plan is to account for any changes that occur. Change can occur in many forms, including: Major life changes: It is unlike ..read more

Drunk driving is a serious problem in Kentucky and throughout the country. Drunk drivers put everyone else on the road in danger and sometimes this leads to catastrophic accidents. This was illustrated recently in Boone County when three people, including a Gallatin County Deputy, were injured in a head-on collision. The accident occurred when a 64-year-old woman driving a vehicle crossed over the center line and crashed into the driver of a Mercedes. The Gallatin County Deputy was driving behind the Mercedes and could not stop his vehicle in time. The two people in the Mercedes and the Deputy ..read more

Northern Kentucky businesses have every right to expect that if they enter an agreement with a business associate, that individual or organization will follow through. However, the reality is that parties breach their commercial contracts because it no longer makes business sense for them to keep their agreements. They may have had every intention of following through on a contract, but financial circumstances or just the reality of their business – including better opportunities – make it better just to accept the consequences of breaking a deal instead of continuing in an unfavorable arrange ..read more

Many Kentucky residents who must deal with the probate process are not sure what to expect or have questions about what is involved. This is understandable since the process is often assumed to be costly and/or lengthy. While that is true sometimes, it usually depends on the specific circumstances and the size of the estate. If you find yourself dealing with probate, it helps to know what to expect. What is probate? Probate is the process of carrying out the terms of someone’s will after they pass away. If they passed away without a will, their assets are distributed according to Kentucky’s pr ..read more

Kentucky’s comparative negligence law provides injured people a chance to recover compensation for their damages even if they were partly at fault for the accident that caused their injuries. Comparative negligence often applies in cases involving car accidents. In this blog post, we will discuss how the law works. But first, we should briefly explain negligence in car accident cases. Negligence: A brief summary Negligence is a legal theory under which all of us have a duty of care to avoid the risk of hurting others. When we act carelessly, we breach this duty and commit negligence. If our ne ..read more

Driving a car is an everyday occurrence for most people in Kentucky, but usually we don’t appreciate the potential danger involved. Yes, we have all seen the aftermath of a car accident on the side of the road, but the reality is that motor vehicle accidents can lead to serious injuries and even death in the worst case scenarios. Statistics shine a light According to statistics kept by the National Safety Council, it appears that a large percentage of traffic deaths that occur in motor vehicle accidents in any given year can be attributed to collisions between two or more vehicles. It is true ..read more

Most Kentuckians assume that a written will has the power to preclude any dispute between potential heirs about the distribution of the assets owned by the maker of the will. Unhappily, this assumption is often proved incorrect by the significant number of lawsuits that are commenced with the intention of having a will or a particular term in a will declared invalid. These lawsuits are usually called “will contests,” and they can stir family emotions into an intense and hurtful storm. Understanding the legal grounds for declaring a will to be invalid may help some persons avoid a needless and ..read more

When unexpected events happen to those around us, we often think that this will not happen to us. Unfortunately, there are many life events that individuals are ill prepared for because they want to believe that it won’t happen to them. Residents in Kentucky and elsewhere are not immune from needing to prepare for the future with an estate plan. Fill gaps with an estate plan The reality is that we are all aging, and we cannot predict what life will look like in the future and what needs will be required in our later years. As such, an estate plan can fill in those gaps, so you are not left in ..read more