Concussions have frequently been in the news in recent years as the National Football League, college, high school and youth sports leagues have had to confront the prevalence of concussions among athletes. NFL concussion protocols and others modeled after them focus on getting the injured player back in the game….
Logging operations involve felling trees and hauling logs from logging sites to the point of delivery. Logging is considered the most dangerous occupation in the United States, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The industry employs more than 2,600 people across Kentucky. In addition to the hazards…
Many people are familiar with the burden of proof in a criminal trial, the concept that prosecutors must prove guilt “beyond a reasonable doubt.” However, civil cases are different. The burden of proof is lower. In a civil trial, such as a car accident injury claim, the plaintiffs must prove…
The consequences of suffering a concussion have prompted considerable discussion in recent years. Less has been said about the changing understanding of how concussions should be treated. Medical professionals today prescribe more structured activity and put less emphasis on having a person rest after a concussion diagnosis. Neurologists are finding…
It’s time for a celebration. Lawyers Roy Collins and McKinnley Morgan are celebrating a milestone— 20 years of practicing law together. The two partners at Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer recently reminisced about their longstanding partnership that has provided Kentucky Courage to so many people struggling to overcome serious injuries….
We all have a duty to keep ourselves, our families, our neighbors, and our communities safe right now. This means temporarily reshaping the way we live our lives to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). At Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer, we are taking this duty seriously and are practicing the…
Many injured workers receiving Kentucky workers’ compensation benefits feel as if they are in a state of limbo. They are following their doctors’ orders and doing everything they can to recover so they’ll be declared fit for a job that they know they can no longer handle. Yet they are…
Kentucky drivers, your generally good manners reflect well on you. A recent study performed by the online insurance comparison website Insurify found that Kentucky has the most polite drivers in the nation. Out of 1,000 drivers, only 9.9 received a citation for one of the traffic offenses categorized as a…
The answer is yes, Kentucky is a no-fault state, meaning that Kentucky’s auto insurance laws require owners of cars and trucks registered in the Commonwealth to have Personal Injury Protection (PIP) auto coverage, which is commonly known as no-fault insurance. The PIP policy in Kentucky pays for medical expenses, lost…
When you hear about it in the news, the federal government shutdown that started in December 2018 can cause stress and confusion—especially when you need Social Security Disability benefits and can’t afford to have the program just shut down. But we’re happy to report this government shutdown should have little impact…
