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Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer is proud to sponsor Lexington Ballet Company. “Lexington Ballet is where my dreams came true. Dancing professionally in the company for a decade has taught me to always be disciplined, to be inspired, and the importance of giving back to the community. The incredible experience with the company and the […]
If you have a medical disability that prevents you from working, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Unfortunately, roughly 80 percent of first-time SSDI applications are denied, often due to a lack of complete work history information or other preventable errors. If you are anxious about applying for benefits or discouraged […]
While most workers’ compensation claims involve traumatic injuries suffered in the workplace, the insurance program for employees also covers occupational diseases. An occupational disease is any ailment that arises out of an individual’s employment. Workers’ compensation is insurance that most employers are required to purchase to protect their employees. It provides benefits to employees who have developed […]
People involved in car crashes frequently suffer broken ribs. The force of an airbag inflating or the impact of the torso hitting a door panel, steering wheel or seat back can crack one or more ribs. The problem with broken ribs is that the jagged edge of a broken bone can damage internal organs, such […]
Many people who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments think that if they do any kind of work for money, they will lose their disability benefits. But the law does provide a trial work period during which you can work and still draw disability benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) allows SSDI recipients to […]
After a car accident, the law enforcement officer who responds to the scene of the crash will produce an accident report. The report contains the names and contact information of the drivers involved, vehicle descriptions, insurance information, and the responding officer’s opinion as to what happened. It will also state whether a ticket was issued […]
Distracted drivers cause many car accidents in Kentucky. According to the Kentucky Department of Transportation (DOT), some form of distraction is a contributing factor in nearly 80 percent of all crashes and 65 percent of near-crash events. Distractions take many forms. Highway safety advocates have focused attention on the dangerous distraction posed by drivers using mobile phones […]
It is not unusual after a car accident for everyone involved in the crash to have a different explanation about what happened. People’s memories can be tricky, especially after a traumatic event. This is why law firms such as Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer sometimes seek the help of accident reconstruction specialists to determine what […]
No, automobile owners in Kentucky are not required to have uninsured motorist coverage. Even so, most drivers in the Commonwealth do have insurance to protect against drivers without insurance. Insurance companies writing policies in Kentucky are required to offer uninsured motorist protection to anyone who purchases an auto liability insurance. Unless you specifically rejected in […]
In many cases, a worker who has suffered a traumatic physical injury on the job suffers related psychological harm as well. How a worker may react to physical trauma – a deep cut, electrical shock, fall from great height, or loss of a limb – differs for each individual. But it is well established that […]