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Traffic collisions are expensive, and you might understandably be worried about taking on additional car accident lawyer costs during this difficult time. The good news is that Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer works on contingency, which means you don’t pay anything out of pocket to hire our firm. Instead, our fee is a percentage of […]
Kentucky follows a pure comparative negligence system, which means you can recover compensation even if you were partly at fault for the car accident. However, the law will also reduce whatever compensation you may receive in proportion to your share of fault. An experienced car accident lawyer can recover and utilize evidence to minimize your […]
Kentucky’s statute of limitations on car accident lawsuits gives you two years from the date of the collision to file your lawsuit. To best protect your right to compensation, speak with an attorney right away.
Photos, medical records, witness statements, and police reports can all count as evidence to strengthen a car accident injury claim. Dash cam videos, phone records, and electronic vehicle data can also help show what happened, particularly in crashes involving multiple vehicles.
Kentucky follows a pure comparative fault rule under Kentucky Revised Statutes Section 411.182. That means you can still recover compensation even after a car accident that was partly your fault, though the amount you receive can be reduced to reflect your share of responsibility.
Kentucky law generally gives injured drivers two years from the date of the crash, or two years from the date of the last PIP payment, whichever is later, to file a lawsuit under Kentucky Revised Statutes Section 304.39-230. Missing the deadline can prevent you from pursuing compensation, regardless of how strong your case otherwise would […]
Personal injury attorneys are indeed paid a percentage of the compensation they secure for you. However, the vast majority of claimants come out far ahead when they have legal counsel because a qualified attorney knows how to fight for maximum compensation that more than makes up the difference.
Because every personal injury claim is unique, it is impossible to provide an estimate of a case’s value without a detailed analysis of the specific circumstances. In general, though, a successful personal injury claim could provide money to offset your medical bills, lost wages, reduced future earning capacity, pain, suffering, diminished quality of life, and […]
No. Do not sign anything from the insurance company without talking to our personal injury attorneys first. By signing an insurance company release, you give up your right to your claim, even if your injuries get worse or you realize you settled for too little.
Yes, Kentucky’s statute of limitations sets deadlines for when an injured person must file a lawsuit or face losing the right to pursue compensation in court. The time limits differ based on the type of case. Most personal injury claims must be filed within one year of the accident. However, motor vehicle accident cases have […]