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Most car accident attorneys work on a contingency basis, meaning they only collect a legal fee if the client receives compensation. Our Prestonsburg car accident attorneys do not charge any upfront fees to provide legal representation. We only get paid if we obtain compensation for the client.

Kentucky uses comparative negligence rules, meaning you can still recover damages even if you were partially at fault. An attorney can help understand whether you are eligible to pursue a claim.

Your insurance policy may include uninsured motorist coverage.

It varies from case to case. Many cases settle within several months. Complex cases can take a year or more. An attorney will handle negotiations so you can focus on recovery.

Many factors affect value, including medical costs, lost income, pain/suffering, and whether the injuries are disabling. An attorney can carefully calculate what your losses are worth.

If you’ve suffered injuries in a motorcycle crash caused by an uninsured driver, you may file a claim against your own uninsured motorist policy if you have coverage. In an uninsured motorist accident, you turn to your insurer for coverage for losses you would ordinarily attempt to recover from the at-fault driver.

Even if you share some responsibility for causing a motorcycle accident, Kentucky law still allows you to pursue legal claims against the other driver(s) or parties at fault for the crash. Kentucky follows a pure comparative negligence rule for accident cases. Under this rule, your partial responsibility for the motorcycle accident will not prevent you […]

Unfortunately, no one can predict how long it may take to obtain a resolution to your motorcycle accident claim. Some motorcycle accident cases settle in a few months, while others take several years to conclude. Multiple factors will influence the timeline of your case, such as: The type and severity of your accident injuries The […]

In a personal injury claim, you may have an opportunity to seek a financial recovery for ongoing and future losses you suffered due to a Kentucky motorcycle accident. Compensation for motorcycle accidents can include money for: Medical treatment and rehabilitation expenses Costs of long-term care services if you suffer prolonged or permanent disabilities Lost income […]

The value of a motorcycle accident claim depends on the specific losses and damages resulting from the crash. Every case has its own facts. Some factors that influence the claim’s worth include the severity of the injuries, the medical expenses, lost income and future earning capacity, and pain and suffering. An experienced lawyer can assess […]