1) Failing to report the injury or delaying treatment Kentucky law requires injured workers to report their work injury claim as soon as “reasonable.” What is “reasonable” depends on the unique facts of your case. If you wait too long, you could lose out on your right to medical benefits, lost wages, and other benefits… Read More
I Was Hurt at Work- What Do I Do?
1) Report the injury right away Kentucky law requires an injured worker to notify their employer about a work injury as soon as “reasonable.” What is “reasonable” depends on the facts of your case. The best practice is to notify your employer the same day as the injury. Be sure to inform a supervisor or… Read More
Why Is My Car Insurance So High?!
One of the most frustrating aspects of purchasing a vehicle is applying for and purchasing car insurance. In Kentucky, the prospective owner of a new vehicle must provide proof of insurance coverage prior to transferring the vehicle. The amount of insurance coverage purchased MUST meet the following minimum policy limits: Bodily Injury coverage in the… Read More
Why Does Preston Highway Have so Many Car Accidents?
It is remarkable how many accidents occur on Preston Highway in Bullitt County. With much needed new construction and changing traffic patterns over the past several years, a more open road is available to Bullitt County travelers compared to winding narrow two-lane highway of the past. These developments are much better for commerce but can… Read More
What Happens If I’m a Passenger in a Car That Causes a Car Accident?
One of the greatest fears many people have is not being in control. There is hardly a better example of this fear becoming a reality than being a passenger in a car accident. Even after the traumatic event of someone else losing control, passengers are still dependent on others to meet their needs after a… Read More
Do I Have to Replace my Child’s Car Seat after a Car Wreck?
After a car accident, you’re stressed. You’re trying to get your life back in order. With all the stress one of the most often overlooked items to replace is a child’s car seat. Safety experts recommend that any car seat involved in any car accident must be replaced, even if the child wasn’t in the seat… Read More
Road Debris: A Serious Risk to Drivers
On behalf of Dixie Law Group posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. When you’re driving, one of the things you need to think about is the potential for road debris. Debris can happen any time, from debris that falls off the back of a truck to a sudden blown tire shredding onto the road. As a… Read More
Young Drivers: Safety Is a Must to Avoid Accidents
School is nearly out in Shepherdsville, and that means many young drivers will head out on the roads. Some have summer jobs, and others are learning to drive for the first time. Young drivers have the potential to be incredibly dangerous to others on the roads. They are inexperienced, misjudge how well they can handle… Read More
Glare Dangers: Addressing Glare in your Vehicle
If you’ve driven a car, then you know the blinding potential of the sun. When the sun sits just low enough to send its beams to your windshield, there’s little you can do to prevent being blinded by glare. Even worse, the same sunlight reflects off other metal and reflective surfaces, making it hard to… Read More
Struck on Dixie Highway? You have legal options
On behalf of Dixie Law Group posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Living in Kentucky, you know that one of the most dangerous roadways is the Dixie Highway. The Dixie Highway is dangerous for multiple reasons, some of which are because the highway itself dates back to the 1830s in some locations. Being so old, the… Read More
