Kentucky’s thousands of miles of roadways are used by millions of drivers every year. Whether you’re a Kentucky resident or a passerby on a road trip, you should be aware of Kentucky laws and requirements to protect your rights in case of a car accident.
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Distracted Drivers Cause Fatal Accidents
The popularity of mobile devices has had some unintended and sometimes deadly consequences. An alarming number of traffic accidents are linked to driving while distracted, including use of mobile devices while driving, resulting in injury and loss of life.
Cold Stress Can be Prevented
It is important for employers to know the wind chill temperature so that they can gauge workers’ exposure risk better and plan how to safely do the work. It is also important to monitor workers’ physical condition during tasks, especially new workers who may not be used to working in the cold, or workers returning after spending some time away from work.
Working Part-Time and Being Eligible for Social Security Disability?
You can generally work part time while you apply for Social Security disability benefits as long as your earnings don’t exceed a certain amount set by Social Security each year. If you earn more than this amount, called the “substantial gainful activity” (SGA) limit, Social Security assumes you can do a substantial amount of work, and you won’t be eligible for disability benefits.
Car Accident Terms You should Know
Protecting yourself in a car accident situation relies on remaining informed about the process. Once you have safely left the scene of a car accident, the real work begins—seeking insurance benefits from your insurer (or the other driver’s insurer), and perhaps seeking compensation from an at-fault party.
What To Do After A Car Accident
One in three accidents involve personal injury to the driver or passengers and out of that number, two out of every ten accidents lead to fatal injuries. If you are involved in an automobile accident we have a list of the top ten things you should
Avoid Slipping on Ice This Winter
During the winter months, it is not uncommon for there to be snow and ice on parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, or other walking surfaces. So, here are a few tips to help you avoid injury when walking on these slippery surfaces.
CJC Elevator Crash, $20.5M Settlement
The sheriff’s deputy who was partially paralyzed following a 2016 elevator malfunction at the Criminal Justice Center in Philadelphia has agreed to settle his claims against numerous companies for $20.5 million.
Avoid Common Holiday Injuries
Every year around the holiday season, emergency rooms see an influx of holiday-related injuries. Your favorite holiday traditions can lead to these common accidents or injuries:
Is There a Difference Between Personal Injury and Workers Compensation?
It can be difficult to tell the difference between a personal injury lawsuit and a workers compensation claim. In fact, some people classify workers compensation claims as personal injury claims, when technically this is not actually the case.