Episode 7: Jeff Roberts is a personal injury attorney in Calloway County. Today he discusses trucking accidents and the various issues involved in these types of Western Kentucky collisions. He has years of experience working with injured victims and their families. The semi-trucks are significantly bigger and heavier than other vehicles on the roads. The injuries are often much more serious. In Episode 6, Jeff interviewed Sheriff Sam Steger about traffic safety on the highway and other county roads. It’s important to remember that proper seat belt usage is one …
Highway Safety with Sheriff Steger
Episode 6: Murray personal injury attorney Jeff Roberts is joined by Calloway County Sheriff Sam Steger to discuss highway safety on Western Kentucky roadways. Sheriff Steger has been in law enforcement since 1992 at Murray State University as a dispatcher. He later joined the Murray Police Department and the Calloway County Sheriff’s Department. He eventually joined the Kentucky State Police until retiring in 2013. He’s been the Calloway County Sheriff since 2015. The Importance of Seatbelts The object stays in motion until it’s stopped by another object. In a car …
Injury Settlement Releases
Episode 5: Calloway County personal injury attorney Jeff Roberts is joined by his daughter, Clarissa Roberts. Clarissa recently completed her 2nd year at the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law. The Kentucky Justice Association (KJA) recently published an article written by both Jeff and Clarissa on the topic of the wording of personal injury settlement releases. KJA is an association of approximately 1,400 Kentucky trial attorneys who come together to discuss important topics, lobby for change on a statewide and national level and educate its members so they can …
Motorcycle Accidents
Episode 4: In today’s episode, personal injury attorney Jeff Roberts discusses motorcycle accidents and the steps you need to take if you or a loved one is in an accident. Jeff is not only an experienced attorney, but an avid motorcycle rider. In the previous episode, Jeff talked a lot about insurance coverage and Kentucky no-fault coverage (also called PIP coverage). This is great if you are in a car or a truck wreck because you will automatically have minimum limit of $10,000 covered in medical expenses and/or loss wages. …
What To Do after a Traffic Accident
Episode 3: Jeff Roberts has over 25 years of experience helping clients involved in traffic accidents. Jeff handles cases all over the Western Kentucky region. As we emerge from the coronavirus lockdowns, we’re going to want to take advantage of summer driving opportunities. As more vehicles get on the road, the risk for a collision increases. After an Accident – Check on the condition of you and your passengers. You may also want to check on the other vehicle. Immediately call 911 if there are injuries, so first responders can …
Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Overview
Episode 2: Jeff Roberts has over 25 years of experience helping clients to file for and receive Kentucky workers’ compensation benefits. We’ll explore the workers’ comp system, benefits and other information, in this episode. Jeff handles cases all over the Western Kentucky region. Qualifying for workers’ compensation benefits Generally, this is an injury, occupational disease and/or occupational hearing loss. All three can qualify for benefits. Let’s focus on the physical injuries, since they are the major of the cases he sees. You need to notify your employer, within a …
Meet Attorney Jeff Roberts
Episode 1: Calloway County injury attorney Jeff Roberts discusses his background and why he focuses on helping other people. He handles personal injury cases, automobile accidents, workers’ compensation claims and social security disability claims. His office is located in Murray, Kentucky. Jeff grew up in Mayfield and went to Murray State University. He later earned his law degree from Southern Illinois University Law School, in Carbondale. He returned to Murray to practice with Don Jones, in 1992. He’s been practicing in the same building ever since. He became a partner …
Jeff Roberts Launches Podcast
I’m launching an injury podcast to help explain important issues, provide helpful information and to give insights into how certain issues might impact your case and/or claim. New episodes will be publish every 2 weeks. For now, please listen to some brief information.