Greenup County Kentucky Legal Blog
4 factors for making an effective parenting plan
Going through a divorce can turn your entire life upside down. As a parent, you’re especially worried about how this upheaval will affect your children. The best way to help your kids through this difficult time is to create a strong parenting plan that prioritizes...
It’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month: Be Safe!
Kentucky can be a great place to live, but there is one issue that continues to plague residents: Car crashes. Car crashes are common in every state, but there are a few areas in Kentucky that see a significant number. For example, the Interstate 75 corridor can be...
Don’t settle an injury case too quickly
After an injury that was caused by someone else, the insurance company that is handling their side of the financial equation may seem like they’re in a hurry to settle with you. Why do they do this and should you take that quick offer? It can be tempting, but there is...
Despite what you may think, you can’t safely multitask and drive
As an adult, you probably think that you multitask all the time. You might organize papers on your desk while sitting on hold on the telephone. Maybe you send a text message to a family member while dinner is cooking on the stove. Unfortunately, believing in the myth...
What’s the statute of limitations on a workers’ compensation claim in Kentucky?
It’s a dangerous world out there, and workers in virtually every industry confront a variety of hazards every day. When an accident does happen, filing a claim for workers’ compensation is probably the last thing on your mind. Unfortunately, Kentucky has some pretty...
4 common mistakes employees make after a workplace injury
Workplace injuries can be some of the most serious, especially when they make it impossible for you to continue working. If you get an injury during work, you may be eligible for worker’s compensation, which offers you benefits that can cover medical costs or loss of...
Far from harmless, speeding is common and a major safety risk
Speeding is one of the most common legal infractions committed by people. Even those who otherwise think of themselves as law-abiding citizens may flagrantly violate speed limits when driving. However, speeding is not a victimless crime. It is an activity that...
5 tips for better shared child custody in Kentucky
Divorce can be far from easy, especially if you are a parent. One of the most contentious issues is child custody. Shared custody can be an amicable enough solution because it allows both parents to spend at least some time with the children—but it’s often far from...
Filing for workers’ compensation in Kentucky: a primer
Kentucky’s workers’ compensation laws are designed to help employees who are injured or become ill on the job. Under Kentucky law, employers must have workers compensation insurance that will pay for medical treatment, replenish some of an employee’s lost income and...
You can’t always see your injuries after a serious car crash
It is a common instinct among those who get into a major motor vehicle collision to quickly inspect themselves and the other occupants of their vehicle in the moments after the crash. Unfortunately, a cursory inspection immediately after a collision won't necessarily...
