If a nursing home resident is too ill or infirm to act on their own behalf, an attorney can help a family member obtain court-appointed guardianship status to pursue a legal complaint against the nursing home.
For example, drivers of commercial trucks, tractor-trailers and buses are required to have commercial drivers’ licenses (CDLs). And while most drivers can be charged with drunk driving if they have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of.08 percent or higher, truck drivers are considered to be breaking the law if their BAC is just.04% or greater.
Wrongful Death
The Commonwealth of Kentucky civil statutes defines a wrongful death as the death of a person caused by the negligence or wrongful act of another.
Traffic Violations
In many truck accident cases, there can be a number of parties who could be held liable for damages. The most obvious party in a tractor-trailer collision is the person behind the wheel of the truck. A truck driver who is speeding, driving aggressively, under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or failing to observe the rules of the road can be held liable if their actions result in a collision that causes injuries.
Sex Crimes
University of Louisville Law Review, Volume 56, Issue 3: Twitter Wars: How the Kentucky General Assembly and Courts Should Strike Back Against Virtual Victim-Blaming in Sexual Assault Cases
Hit and Run
If you’ve been in a car accident caused by a hit-and-run driver, or by a driver who does not have insurance or enough insurance, you may still be able to collect an insurance settlement. These drivers are called “uninsured motorists.†You may already have uninsured or underinsured motorist (UM / UIM) coverage.
We mourn the passing of our Founding Member, Gary Becker, after a long illness. Gary was a pioneer in the area of legal advertising, as he firmly believed that lawyers were protected by the United States and Kentucky Constitutions for commercial free speech, just as any other profession. Gary often pointed out that all attorneys were allowed to advertise, and that even Abraham Lincoln was an advertising lawyer, until large, powerful corporate law firms changed the rules to prohibit the practice in trying to garner a monopoly on the business of law. It was that pioneering spirit that convinced Gary in 1985 to stop defending insurance companies and large corporations, which he successfully represented early in his career, to completely change direction and focus only on representing regular hard-working people in order to level the playing field against the rich and powerful.
It's important to note that the workers' compensation system can be complex, and it's a good idea to speak with an attorney who is familiar with Kentucky's workers' compensation laws if you are injured on the job. An attorney can help you understand the benefits you may be eligible for and help you navigate the claims process.
Aaron is a trial lawyer who handles cases involving automobile and trucking accidents, premises liability, and products liability.
Property Damage
Truck accidents can be especially devastating compared to accidents involving passenger vehicles. Due to their enormous weight and long stopping distances, semi-trucks and tractor-trailers have the potential to inflict major property damage and cause serious bodily injury and death.
Severe injuries can happen instantly and have a life-long impact, often leaving the victim with extensive medical bills and other lingering hardships. If another person’s negligence caused you to suffer an injury, you and your family do not deserve to suffer financial difficulties as a result. Our skilled Lexington personal injury lawyers can help you get the compensation you need and deserve. Call (859) 308-1377 or click here for your free consultation.
Medical Malpractice
If you’ve been the victim of misdiagnosis, medical malpractice, or a health care provider’s mistake that has caused you harm, contact a medical malpractice attorney at Becker Law Office right away to discuss your rights.
Auto Accidents
Social Security Disability
In order to qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, you must be unable to do any type of work for at least 12 months (1 year). If an injury or medical condition has prevented you from working then you may be able to receive compensation. Call the experienced and successful lawyers at the Louisville Becker Law Office.
Dog Bites
Dog bite injuries are a widespread occurrence and affect many people across the country. Every year, roughly 800,000 victims seek medical treatment for dog bites in the United States. Fortunately, those who have been injured could hold an animal’s owner accountable for their injuries.
Slip and Fall Injury
Slip & fall injury resulting in neurological injury and permanent disability for neurosurgeon, Dr. Loomis. See the article. See the verdict.
In Kentucky, the Civil Circuit Division is the court of general jurisdiction for complaints involving a request for damages of $5,000 or more, including personal injury, medical malpractice, property damage in addition to foreclosures, and more.