Greenup County Kentucky Legal Blog
A post-divorce budget can help you manage your finances
As you go through your divorce, you may only focus on getting through your current situation. But once everything is over, you will need to adjust to supporting your household with only one income. If you haven’t financially prepared yourself, you may struggle to pay...
By the numbers: Kentucky’s motor vehicle crashes
Motor vehicle crashes occur all across the Commonwealth of Kentucky in virtually every set of circumstances possible. Some are in rain, on weekends, at night and in rural areas. Others involve young drivers, impairment, pedestrians and broad daylight. No matter where...
Protect your right to a claim, and get the benefits you need
Though you were hurt at work and believe that you have a legitimate claim for workers’ compensation, it’s important that you take steps to protect your claim. No matter what kind of injury it is, you should be able to pursue a claim if you were hurt on the job....
Details emerge in violent big rig crash on interstate
Everyone who has made the short drive south from Greenup County to Boyd County to get on Interstate 64 knows that the most dangerous vehicles on that fast-moving highway are tractor-trailers. Because the enormous commercial vehicles can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, they...
The effects of alcohol on a driver’s mind and body
As much as brightly decorated trees and gifts, traveling to spend time with friends and family is a holiday tradition. Unfortunately, for many people drinking to excess and then getting behind the wheel is another tradition at this time of year. Even worse, far too...
The dangers of an early settlement offer after a serious injury
Getting seriously hurt in a crash caused by another driver can quickly lead to financial stress. If your injury is bad enough to keep you from working, you may rapidly deplete any emergency savings you have and find yourself living on credit cards. As if that wouldn't...
Driver asks Kentucky court to suppress DUI evidence in fatal crash
About 15 months have passed since a car swerved about 100 miles west of Greenup County and slammed into a little boy standing with his brother and dad. Four-year-old Marco Shemwell was leaving a University of Kentucky football game with his family when a vehicle...
Most common causes of large truck crashes
Fatalities caused by crashes involving semitrucks have risen 30% over the last decade, and eight out of every 10 victims are either passenger car occupants, cyclists or pedestrians. The U.S. Department of Transportation reports 4,102 people died in large truck...
Let’s make Thanksgiving safe from drunk drivers
In just a few days, people across Greenup County and the rest of the nation will enjoy good food, family and friends on one of America’s favorite holidays. Just about everyone loves Thanksgiving, but there are certainly people who take the celebration too far by...
Fault often matters to Kentucky no-fault policyholders
Kentucky’s auto insurance laws are often the subject of confusion for newcomers and natives alike. Much of the confusion comes from our complicated injury insurance statutes that have some, but not all, motorists joining the so-called “no fault” system. Though the law...
