It’s late, and you had a few more drinks than you should have. Your friends have all left, and you’re smart enough to know that you shouldn’t ever get behind the wheel while intoxicated. You decide to sleep off the liquor in your car and drive home when you wake up....
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What time and day do most auto accidents occur?
You may think that your most recent auto accident was completely random. It happened on Friday in 2018, at around 5:30 p.m. as you were heading out to dinner in Ashland with some friends. But what you may not realize is that in 2018, Friday was the most dangerous day...
How do judges decide child support amounts?
With your recent divorce, you must now pay child support. Of course, you want to do everything you can to take proper care of your child, but you wonder what determines your child support amount. Kentucky's judges examine several factors when deciding how much...
What to do as a parent considering divorce
As a parent considering divorce, you undoubtedly have a lot on your mind. While you want to do what’s best for you and your future, you must always put the safety and well-being of your children above everything else. If you’re considering divorce, here are a few...
Recognizing the link between heuristics and misdiagnoses
Like most people in Russell, you likely afford a good deal of respect to your doctor due to their extensive education, training and experience. Yet this respect should not overshadow the fact that despite their in-depth knowledge, clinicians may be susceptible to the...
Will I lose my Second Amendment rights upon a domestic violence conviction?
The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution grants you the right to own a firearm. However, this right is something the government can restrict or take away if you have a criminal conviction. According to the Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence, federal...
Surgery can correct medical issues, but surgical mistakes can cause them
Surgery is the first line of treatment for a broad range of medical conditions. Everything from substantial fractures to soft tissue damage can benefit from surgical intervention. Surgery can remove tumors, strengthen damaged tissue and even facilitate the healthy...
What are the dangers of distracted driving?
Distracted driving kills thousands of people in the United States every year. In 2018 alone, 2,841 people were killed and 400,000 people were injured in distracted driving car accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. People continue...
How are custody decisions made in Kentucky?
Making decisions about child custody during a divorce is often the most difficult aspect of the entire process. Even if things are amicable between you and your ex, you may still be at odds when it comes to who gets custody. In this case, it helps to understand the...
Father challenges ruling awarding ex-wife’s fiancé custody rights
The underlying issue in any child custody case is the best interests of the children involved. This topic influences any and all decisions a family makes related to custodial matters. However, divorced or separated parents may be justly concerned about who makes that...