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....
Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
2 insurance concerns people may have after a drunk driving crash
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Nov 23, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Although Kentucky state law is very clear about the importance of sobriety while driving, there are those who choose to drive after drinking anyway. Some of them overestimate their own driving ability, while others feel like the chances of encountering law enforcement...
3 things not to say after a vehicle crash
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Nov 18, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
If you drive for long enough, there is a good chance you will be involved in a crash. It can happen to even the most experienced and careful of drivers. Understanding what to do if you have a collision will vastly increase your chances of getting the compensation you...
Happy hour and dram shop laws in Kentucky
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Nov 10, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
In Kentucky, a drunk driver who hits and injures somebody else is not necessarily the only person who can be held liable. The state has a dram shop law that means a bar, restaurant or nightclub that overserves a customer, leading to a drunk driving accident, can also...
What Kentucky’s texting while driving law means for crashes
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Oct 25, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Your compliance with traffic laws directly relates to your likelihood of financial liability if you get into a crash. Drivers who break the law or do things that are obviously unsafe could end up declared responsible for any collision that they experience, even if...
Elderly accident victims can have more severe injuries
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Oct 12, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Getting into a car accident can especially be risky for an elderly person. The injuries that they suffer in the crash can be more severe than those that would’ve been suffered by someone who was younger at the time. All other factors of the crash could be exactly the...
Is your brain handling too much information to drive safely?
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Sep 23, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
One thing that you will ll find when you drive is that it can be incredibly overstimulating. There is a lot of information to digest, and it is a very complex process. Even if you’re just driving to work, on a road you always use, you’re still going to see things like...
What are the signs of a head injury after a wreck?
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Sep 14, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
A head injury is one of the most common injuries that you can sustain following a car accident. Depending on the severity of the impact, head injuries may vary from minor concussions to life-threatening injuries. Head injuries can be life-altering especially if they...