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If you have been injured or become ill and can no longer work for a living, you may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program provides benefits to about 11 million disabled workers and dependents, including about 200,000 Kentucky residents. Because of the size and complexity of the SSDI […]
Tens of thousands of people are injured, and hundreds are killed in car accidents in Kentucky every year. When a car traveling at highway speed stops in a collision, its momentum and energy are transferred to the car’s structure and its occupants. The faster a vehicle is moving, the greater the force of impact in a […]
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s most recent Traffic Collison Facts reported 108,713 collisions on public roads in Kentucky, including 711 fatal accidents causing 762 deaths. Some 19,572 accidents caused injuries. If you live in Kentucky, you might wonder how your hometown ranks among dangerous cities to drive in. Do you live in one of the most […]
Commercial trucks were involved in more than 10,000 collisions in Kentucky in 2022. People who suffer serious injuries in truck accidents may face months or years of recovery. Some truck accident victims never fully recover, and tragically, many don’t survive the collision. At Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer, our personal injury attorneys help truck accident […]
Lexington and Fayette County experienced an increase in motor vehicle accidents last year, according to state statistics and recent news reports. The Lexington Herald-Leader says 52 people died in traffic crashes in Fayette County in 2023, including 20 pedestrians. That’s the most deaths from crashes in a year since at least 2011. The numbers in […]
Commercial truck accidents often lead to catastrophic injuries in Kentucky. A loaded tractor-trailer can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. When a big truck slams into a smaller passenger car, the truck’s weight is transferred to the smaller vehicle as destructive energy. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a truck […]
There were almost 600 collisions involving school buses and other publicly-owned vehicles in Kentucky in a recent year, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. When a public transportation accident occurs, those injured or families who have lost loved ones may have a right to seek compensation for their losses. However, public transportation accident claims are […]
An individual applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits may receive a letter directing them to see a doctor for a consultative examination. Some applicants find this to be confusing and frustrating because they have already submitted medical records as part of their application. The Social Security Administration is seeking additional information to make a […]
Major industries in Kentucky range from automotive and aerospace to food and beverage, manufacturing, health care, and more. These industries employ thousands of workers. However, industrial work has risks, and workplace accidents are common. You should speak with an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer if you have sustained an industrial injury in a workplace accident. Workers’ […]
You know the old saying that “seeing is believing.” If you have video footage that shows how a car accident happened, that’s solid evidence in a car accident claim. And these days, it’s no surprise to find out that video footage captured during a car accident we’re investigating exists. After some car accidents, we learn […]