Governor Andy Beshear has appointed Murray Attorney, Jeff Roberts of the Roberts Law Office to be a Special Justice to the Kentucky Supreme Court. Special Justices are appointed to sit in place of a regular Supreme Court Justice whenever a Supreme Court Justice has to recuse himself/herself from a case. Jeff Roberts is appointed as a Special Justice to hear the case Alexandria Stanziano, Et Al v. Andrew Cooley, M.D., Et. Al. Mr. Roberts will replace 1st District Supreme Court Justice Christopher Shea Nickell. Jeff Roberts has practiced law in …
Western Kentucky Motorcycle Wrecks
Our area of the state is simply gorgeous. Western Kentucky offers so many interesting roadways and landscapes. If you’re fortunate enough to drive a motorcycle, this is a terrific time to get out and explore the sites. Having ridden street bikes for many years, I know firsthand that, unfortunately, not every trip goes as planned. Motorcycle wrecks can result in significant injuries. As an experienced motorcycle wreck attorney in Western Kentucky, I’ve helped many riders and their families to recover and get back on the road. Most people that ride …
Underride Collision with Tractor Trailer
With winter is upon us, it’s time to reconsider our driving habits. This is especially true if you have young drivers. The arrival of snow and ice makes any trip more dangerous. If your trip causes you to share the road with tractor trailers, you should be thinking about stopping distances. The risk of an underride collision rises the closer you are to the tractor trailer. What’s an Underride Collision? Tractor Trailers pose an inherent risk because the under-side of their trailers are much higher than the bumpers on other …
Filing for Social Security Disability
Social Security benefits are important sources of income for many people in Western Kentucky. As an attorney handling Social Security claims, I’ve been able to work with the various programs to ensure my clients have filed for the proper types of available programs. This article will provide information if you’re going to file for Social Security benefits. What is Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI)? One of the programs available is Supplemental security income or SSI. This is typically designed for people who are disabled but have limited or no employment history …
Complex Trucking Collision Cases
There’s nothing simple about a trucking collision. A wreck involving a tractor trailer is one of the most complex legal cases an attorney can handle. The injuries are typically severe, and unfortunately may involve a traffic fatality. The various experts involved, including accident reconstructionist, life-care planners and physicians will provide various reports and opinions. There are multiple insurance companies involved – usually all trying to convince the judge, jury and even the victim that it was the driver of the car’s negligence which caused the accident. Now, from a legal …
School Bus Safety
While we are still in the middle of the summer heat, summer break is almost over for our kids. In a couple of weeks, school buses will be on the road and kids will be on the sides of our streets. According to the Kentucky Department of Education, 385,000 kids are transported to and from school every school day in Kentucky on nearly 10,000 school buses. That’s a lot of kids and a lot of buses. Let’s discuss school bus safety. We have been traveling to a from work for …
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Client Testimonial – Construction Accident
One of my clients was a Western Kentucky construction carpenter who suffered a back injury and required multiple surgeries, including a lumbar fusion. I’m proud to have earned the comments he shares in this brief video.
Liability for a Secondary Crash in Kentucky
As a personal injury attorney in western Kentucky, I’ve handled hundreds of automobile accident cases. The media tends to focus on wrecks, especially when they involve a tractor trailer accident. It’s often related to driver error by the trucker who’s rushing to meet a delivery deadline, driving aggressively or who experiences a mechanical failure of some kind. However, there’s another risk to drivers. Once an automobile collision occurs, the other drivers have to react quickly to sudden stops and evasive lane changes. If those actions result in another collision, who …
Kentucky Loss of Limb Injury
As a personal injury attorney, I’ve seen examples of many types of car wreck injuries. We commonly think of broken bones, neck or back injuries. Some of these are reduced as more people remember to use their seat belts. However, this safety measure doesn’t prevent a loss of limb injury. In an automobile accident, the forces exerted on the human body are extremely violent. If the collision results in a rollover, hands and arms can be severely damaged if they are extended outside of the car and get trapped between …
Intersection Wreck Involving 3 Cars
Intersections are among the most dangerous areas of the road. If you think about it, you probably travel through hundreds of them each week. A recent western Kentucky newspaper reported an intersection wreck involving 3 cars. In this collision, the first car was struck by the second car and they collided with a third car, which was sitting at the intersection. Even if you’re not in one of the cars involved in the primary collision, this example proves how other vehicles can also be at risk. Common Causes for Collisions …
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