Was your car struck broadside at an intersection? Did another vehicle pull into the road and collide with the side of your vehicle? These types of accidents are often referred to as “T-bone” accidents. Named for the shape of a “T” that is created when another vehicle strikes the side of your own, a T-bone accident can result in serious injuries to the driver, passenger, or occupants of the back seat.

Determining who’s at fault for a T-bone accident requires thorough investigation. When liability is called into question, investigating attorneys and insurance adjusters may need to examine evidence like traffic camera footage, photos of the accident scene, and even driver cell phone records to figure out who is at fault for the crash.

While many of us travel by vehicle to get from one location to the next here in Lexington, countless others rely on their own two feet to get them to where they need to go. Others have access to automobiles yet take a walk out of convenience or for exercise.

Anytime we share the road with Kentucky motorists it is assuredly dangerous. However, even walking on shoulders and sidewalks can be risky, especially if it involves navigating traffic to cross the street from one shoulder to the next.

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights how at least one pedestrian dies after being struck by an automobile every 75 minutes in the U.S. That same data also reveals how an estimated 104,000 pedestrians are seen in U.S. hospital emergency rooms annually after being hit by vehicles.

Any time that a Kentucky family loses a loved one from a preventable cause, the resulting financial and emotional damages can create a seemingly impossible situation to deal with. While still trying to grieve a loved one’s death, families are forced to deal with unexpected funeral and burial costs, medical expenses, lost financial support, and so much more.

But while you might know that you and your loved ones have the legal right to hold the at-fault party responsible for the actions that contributed to your family member’s death, learning how to navigate the civil legal system during this already difficult period of time can be difficult—if not impossible.

If you lost someone you love in an accident involving a commercial truck, it may feel like your future has been decided for you. You may feel helpless, without options, and as though you are overwhelmed by the financial burdens and emotional anguish left behind by your loved one’s passing.

While nothing can change the pain of loss, there is a way to make sure the negligent party is held accountable for actions that caused the death of another person. The law in Kentucky works to support victims. It provides the means for the surviving family members of a fatal truck accident to achieve justice, a sense of peace, and the financial stability to move forward while honoring the memory of their loved one.

The untimely loss of a loved one can not only be emotionally challenging to cope with but financially crippling as well. The latter is particularly the case if you counted on your deceased loved one to meet you halfway in covering your household bills or relied wholly on them as your Lexington family’s breadwinner.  

There’s no amount of money that will fill the void left behind by your loved one’s unexpected passing. However, recovering compensation by filing an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit is what our Kentucky legal system allows us to do when a wrongful death situation occurs. Read on to learn what types of damages you can receive on behalf of a deceased spouse when they pass away due to someone else’s negligence.  

It’s an important question to ask yourself: Should I get a lawyer for a minor car accident? The answer will depend on numerous factors.

There are certainly situations in which legal representation is not a necessity. However, based on our experience handling car accident claims in Kentucky, we at the Law Office of Todd W. Burris know how sticky things can get when insurance companies are involved. Issues you may never anticipate can arise at every turn of the process, making for a frustrating uphill battle for compensation.

Filing an insurance claim after a car accident is one of the most effective ways to recover compensation for your damages. Unfortunately, many big insurance companies will do everything in their power to limit how much compensation you actually receive. From denying liability to low-balling your settlement, accepting the first offer from the insurance company can mean accepting far less than you are actually owed.

How often are the elderly overmedicated in nursing homes? It’s a question that people are asking, and for good reason. Kentucky nursing home patients are often overmedicated to control them and make their lives easier for the staff.

Overmedication is a form of abuse, and it’s important to know what to do if you suspect your loved one is suffering from overmedication or chemical restraint in their Lexington, KY nursing home.

The preventable death of someone close to you is an immeasurably painful event. Whether the loss was due to a motor vehicle accident, a fall in a nursing home, or an accident on someone else’s dangerous property, many families find it difficult to move beyond grief to consider how justice can be obtained for a loved one. Below, we offer advice on what steps to take after you suspect wrongful death.

The personal injury Law Office of Todd W. Burris is located in Lexington, KY and represents families of wrongful death victims throughout the state. We provide free consultations to those searching for answers after the tragic loss of a loved one. Scheduling a case evaluation at our office gives you the opportunity to sit down with a qualified Kentucky wrongful death attorney and learn more about your legal options. There is never a fee or obligation associated with this meeting. Please contact our law firm to schedule a consultation if you have questions.

The elderly, chronically ill, and disabled are among some of the most vulnerable populations in the United States. When nursing homes fail to provide adequate care to their residents, the resulting harm can be life-altering and may prevent victims from living their final years as comfortably as possible.