A lot of people travel on the holidays. Kentucky's highways fill up with people driving in or out of state for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Eve. Then there are those going to local parties and family dinners. Add it all up, and it may be no surprise that car...
Month: December 2022
The duty property owners owe you to avoid a slip-and-fall accident
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Dec 28, 2022 | Slip and Fall
If they want to stay in business for long, Kentucky business owners should provide their customers a safe, welcoming environment. Similarly, social hosts generally are expected to keep their homes reasonably clean and clear of hazards that could hurt somebody. This is...
Are children and elders more vulnerable to injuries in car accidents?
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Dec 21, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Car accidents can be traumatic for anyone involved, but they are especially dangerous for children and seniors. Because of their size and delicate stature, these age groups are more prone to sustaining severe injuries and may require more intensive medical treatment....
The concerning rise in drunk driving fatalities
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Dec 15, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Drunk driving accidents have been a problem since the invention of the car, but they have generally gotten to be less common over time. Enforcement and technology have played a role in this. That’s why it’s so concerning to see that the rate of fatal drunk driving...
How you can sue a bar after a drunk driving car accident
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Dec 15, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Someone who drives a car even though they are drunk and causes a car accident is liable for the injuries they caused. But as the victim of a drunk driver, you might be able to seek compensation from another party: the bar, restaurant or nightclub that overserved the...
Kentucky ranked among deadliest states in semi-truck crashes
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Dec 13, 2022 | Truck Accidents
The aftermath of a semi-truck accident is difficult to forget. Any smaller vehicle -- whether a car, pickup or SUV – that collides with one of these colossal, several-ton trucks may become smashed beyond recognition. Catastrophic injuries and fatalities often result....
Who is to blame for truck crashes caused by unbalanced loads?
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Dec 8, 2022 | Truck Accidents
Semi-truck accidents occur for a number of reasons. Perhaps the driver was reckless, drunk, distracted or tired. Maybe the trucking company failed to properly train its drivers, the manufacturer allowed a vehicle with defective parts go out on the road, or mechanics...
What slip-and-fall risks do you need to look out for in winter?
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Dec 7, 2022 | Workers' Compensation
Slip-and-fall accidents at work are one of the most common causes of injury. All it takes is a patch of wet or uneven floor and some poor lighting conditions for a fall to occur. In winter, poor weather can be a big contributing factor to both of these things. With...
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