While many of us travel by vehicle to get from one location to the next here in Lexington, countless others rely on their own two feet to get them to where they need to go. Others have access to automobiles yet take a walk out of convenience or for exercise. Anytime we share the road with Kentucky motorists it is assuredly dangerous. However, even walking on shoulders and sidewalks can be risky, especially if it involves navigating traffic to cross the street from one shoulder to the next. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights how at least one pedestrian die ..read more

Any time that a Kentucky family loses a loved one from a preventable cause, the resulting financial and emotional damages can create a seemingly impossible situation to deal with. While still trying to grieve a loved one’s death, families are forced to deal with unexpected funeral and burial costs, medical expenses, lost financial support, and so much more. But while you might know that you and your loved ones have the legal right to hold the at-fault party responsible for the actions that contributed to your family member’s death, learning how to navigate the civil legal system during this al ..read more

The untimely loss of a loved one can not only be emotionally challenging to cope with but financially crippling as well. The latter is particularly the case if you counted on your deceased loved one to meet you halfway in covering your household bills or relied wholly on them as your Lexington family’s breadwinner.   There’s no amount of money that will fill the void left behind by your loved one’s unexpected passing. However, recovering compensation by filing an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit is what our Kentucky legal system allows us to do when a wrongful death situation oc ..read more

It’s an important question to ask yourself: Should I get a lawyer for a minor car accident? The answer will depend on numerous factors. There are certainly situations in which legal representation is not a necessity. However, based on our experience handling car accident claims in Kentucky, we at the Law Office of Todd W. Burris know how sticky things can get when insurance companies are involved. Issues you may never anticipate can arise at every turn of the process, making for a frustrating uphill battle for compensation. In the end, the decision to get a lawyer is 100% yours to make. Whethe ..read more

Filing an insurance claim after a car accident is one of the most effective ways to recover compensation for your damages. Unfortunately, many big insurance companies will do everything in their power to limit how much compensation you actually receive. From denying liability to low-balling your settlement, accepting the first offer from the insurance company can mean accepting far less than you are actually owed. Which Insurer Do I Use to File a Claim? In car accident cases, there are two possible insurance companies you can file a claim with—the at-fault driver’s insurer and your own. If ano ..read more

How often are the elderly overmedicated in nursing homes? It’s a question that people are asking, and for good reason. Kentucky nursing home patients are often overmedicated to control them and make their lives easier for the staff. Overmedication is a form of abuse, and it’s important to know what to do if you suspect your loved one is suffering from overmedication or chemical restraint in their Lexington, KY nursing home. What Are Chemical Restraints? While many nursing home patients require medicine, it should only be administered as directed by a medical practitioner and for a therapeutic ..read more

The preventable death of someone close to you is an immeasurably painful event. Whether the loss was due to a motor vehicle accident, a fall in a nursing home, or an accident on someone else’s dangerous property, many families find it difficult to move beyond grief to consider how justice can be obtained for a loved one. Below, we offer advice on what steps to take after you suspect wrongful death. The personal injury Law Office of Todd W. Burris is located in Lexington, KY and represents families of wrongful death victims throughout the state. We provide free consultations to those searching ..read more

Consequences for an action that leads to an injury or property damage can range between civil and criminal. At the Law Office of Todd W. Burris, we sometimes meet with clients who are curious about the difference between civil and criminal liability. While these two forms of liability sometimes overlap in personal injury cases, it is important to have a strong understanding of what they are and how they differ. We’ll explore the meanings of civil and criminal liability below as well as highlight their differences, but we understand that not every question can be addressed in a single article ..read more

The elderly, chronically ill, and disabled are among some of the most vulnerable populations in the United States. When nursing homes fail to provide adequate care to their residents, the resulting harm can be life-altering and may prevent victims from living their final years as comfortably as possible. Many of the laws and regulations that currently govern nursing homes were created decades ago and no longer reflect the modern lives and needs of residents. At the Law Office of Todd W. Burris, we strongly believe that there are actionable steps that we can take to improve nursing homes in Ken ..read more

One of motorists’ biggest fears in sharing the road with tractor-trailers is being struck by them. One of the reasons this scares them is because the sheer size difference between a passenger car and an 18-wheeler is significant. A semi-truck can also weigh significantly more than a car. On top of all that, truckers spend long amounts of time on the road, which may lead to fatigue, resulting in driver errors.  Below we’re going to discuss how many tractor-trailer crashes occur annually and how often truck accidents are fatal. We’ll also detail what can be done to prevent these crashes and ..read more