If you were injured in a car wreck and suffered an injury because of another party’s negligence, it's important to maximize the financial compensation you receive for your injuries, pain and suffering. You have two options for full financial recovery at your disposal....
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What can you do when your ex won’t pay child support?
Children are expensive. Depending on their age, they might eat huge amounts of food, constantly ask for expensive technological gadgets, and need supplies for school and sports. Even if you manage your household on a tight budget, kids have a knack for producing...
When a dog charges, here’s what NOT to do
You leave the house to get some air. As you’re walking around the block, a dog on a leash appears from behind a bush or it got away from its owners while on a walk. You startle it -- not that it’s your fault, but you didn’t see each other -- and the dog growls. You...
What you need to know if you’re facing drug possession charges in Kentucky
Law enforcement agencies invest significant workforce and financial resources in investigating and arresting suspected drug offenders. What you may not realize, though, is how there are six different state drug charges that prosecutors can charge you with here in...
Intervention may increase the risk of a birth injury
Giving birth to a baby is not always straightforward. Some babies emerge with relative ease and only require a reasonable effort on the part of the mother and hospital staff. Others require added intervention by the medical staff. While this can be essential, it can...
Addressing the most common financial concerns in a divorce
Going through a divorce is probably not something you planned or hoped to go through in your life. That's often why no one is ever fully prepared for the experience. You may have many doubts and start to question the intentions of your divorcing spouse. With this...
Don’t let these driving mistakes ruin your happy holidays
A lot of people travel during the holidays — and this year, with the global pandemic and social distancing protocols limiting holiday gatherings with friends and family, you may hear the call of the open highway beckoning you to take a road trip just for the sake of...
Do male teen drivers deserve their bad reputation?
When you hear people talk about teen drivers, and especially about male teen drivers, the conversation often centers around their stereotypical reputation for being dangerous and causing a lot of car accidents. Is this fair? Do they actually deserve their reputation...
Will getting a divorce impact your children’s future marriages?
As a parent, you want to set your child up for a healthy and happy adulthood. Although all parents make mistakes, you probably try your best to avoid doing anything that will cause long-term damage to your children. An unfortunately high number of adults in miserable...
Criminal law: A look at Kentucky’s murder laws
All American states treat violent crimes resulting in death quite seriously. Kentucky is no exception and has several criminal laws in place governing the state’s response to an unlawful loss of life. As you might expect, a conviction on any charges related to the...