The Legal Blog of the Roberts Law Office Murray KY

Distracted and Drowsy Driving Accidents

Episode 49: Western Kentucky injury attorney Jeff Roberts discusses the dangers posed by distracted and drowsy driving. Jeff has practiced injury law for almost 30 years. He’s handled many cases involving individuals who were harmed by drivers who were negligent behind the wheel. Distracted Driving Accidents Don’t Have to Happen Jeff explains that there are various types of distractions that often lead to tragic car wrecks. There have also been numerous instances of tractor trailer accidents involving distracted drivers. The advent of smart phones and DVDs have increased the number …

Back Injuries May Qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance

Episode 48: Western Kentucky injury attorney Jeff Roberts discusses back injuries and other problems that may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. He’s licensed to handle social security disability cases in all 50 states. Let’s join Jeff for more information. 30 Years Spent Helping to File Social Security Disability Claims Jeff Roberts has significant experience helping his clients to file for SSDI benefits. Many of them are related to back injuries. He has offices in Calloway County (Murray) and in Christian County (Hopkinsville). Jeff’s practice focuses on injuries. …

School Bus Collisions and Injuries

Episode 47: Western Kentucky injury attorney Jeff Roberts discusses school bus collisions resulting in injuries to the students on board. No parent wants to receive that phone call. These cases can be complicated by factors such as sovereign immunity. However, Jeff explains how these cases are generally handled and who may be held accountable, when negligence is involved. School Bus Collisions Are Generally Handled as Personal Injury Claims Jeff begins by reminding us that a school bus involved in a collision with another vehicle, resulting in injuries, is generally a …

Car Wrecks Involving Negligent Drunk Drivers

Electrical Injury Sustained on the Job

Episode 45: Calloway County workers’ compensation attorney Jeff Roberts discusses issues resulting from an electrical injury sustained on the job. Jeff also maintains an office in Christian County to better serve clients in that area of Western Kentucky. Lockout Tagout Failures Any time someone is working on a machine, the electrical power should be disconnected for safety purposes. The maintenance worker normally locks the power switch and attaches a tag with his/her name. This is meant to prevent someone else from accidentally turning the power on or turning it on …

Workers’ Compensation for a Chemical Injury

Episode 44: Calloway County injury attorney Jeff Roberts discusses workers’ compensation for a chemical injury. This is also referred to toxic exposure. Jeff also maintains an office in Christian County to better serve clients in that area of Western Kentucky. Western Kentucky is a region with multiple chemical plants and other plants using a variety of chemicals. Each could pose a threat should a chemical leak, spill or explosion occur. We’ll discuss chemical injuries ranging from contact with the skin, to chemical inhalation and respiratory problems, to chemical-related death. …

Injuries from Road Hazards

Episode 43: Calloway County injury attorney Jeff Roberts discusses injuries from road hazards and what you can do if you’ve been in an accident because of them. Jeff also maintains an office in Christian County to better serve clients in that area of Western Kentucky. There are 3 primary types of road hazards that typically cause injuries to drivers. The first is defective construction. The second is when the state creates the hazardous condition. The third occurs when items have fallen off other vehicles and remain in the roadway. Defective …

Should You Hire an Attorney for Your Car Wreck?

Episode 41: Calloway County personal injury attorney Jeff Roberts discusses the impact of the decision to hire an attorney for your car wreck. In Kentucky, you can do it on your own, but it may not be the best option. Free Consultation at the Roberts Law Office Jeff is happy to discuss your situation during a free consultation. Even if you decide not to hire Jeff or to pursue the claim on your own, you’ll have solid information from an experienced western Kentucky car wreck attorney. Jeff handles motor vehicle …

Injured at an Apartment Complex

Episode 40: Calloway County personal injury attorney Jeff Roberts discusses what you should do if you are injured at an apartment complex. These personal injury situations are typically handled as premises liability claims. Let’s join Jeff to learn more. As the economy causes more and more people to struggle, combined with increasing interest rates, people are opting to move into or remain in apartments. There can be many advantages to living in a multi-family complex. The apartment owner or the management company handles the grounds and maintenance, while you focus …