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The statute of limitations on a Kentucky personal injury lawsuit is one year.  The statute of limitations on a Kentucky car crash is two years.  This can be extended by personal injury protection benefits.  This blog post discusses how long you can wait to make a claim in Kentucky. Do Not Wait. It is a …
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You can sue someone for more compensation if you disagree with the amount offered as a settlement.  However, if you have accepted a settlement the insurance company on the other side won’t agree to give you money AND allow you to sue the defendant for more money.  It is important to make sure you know …
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Every personal injury lawyer should think they are the best in the business.  Small firm lawyers will tell you clients get lost in the mix at big firms.  Big firm lawyers will tell you that small firms lack the resources to appropriately prosecute a case.  There are positives and negatives to all sides but here …
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The best way to handle an insurance settlement dispute in Kentucky is to hire a personal injury lawyer.  The right representation could be the difference between significant sums of money.  I have worked cases where the insurance company pays fifty times the initial offer.  That isn’t every case, but it representative of how bad an …
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Premises liability cases happen when a person is hurt on the property of another person.  Usually this means slip and fall, dog bite, or defective property causing injury.  Dettman Law in Louisville, Kentucky has experience handling numerous premises liability cases.  Brian Dettman has tried premises liability cases to a jury.  He does resolve during pre-litigation …
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Truck accidents can be more complicated than a car accident.  This is due to federal regulations on interstate traffic and the simple fact a very large vehicle with thousands of pounds of weight.  It has been my experience that insurance companies are willing to pay personal injury lawyers and injured persons significant money to resolve …
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Short Answer: Yes, I can help with a brain injury case. Long Answer: Below Brain injury cases are a special area of practice at Dettman Law.  My office has recovered multiple millions of dollars for victims of brain injury cases.  Brain injury cases usually involve a neurologist and serious injury.  Here are some information on …
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You need a personal injury lawyer for your case IF you do not want the insurance company to walk all over you.  I would rather you hire my competition than try to negotiate with an insurance carrier on your injury claim.  This post discusses why you need a personal injury lawyer in Louisville for your …
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The best time to call a personal injury lawyer is as soon as practicable after an injury.  The lawyer will preserve evidence and contact insurance.  This blog post discusses why it is important to call a personal injury lawyer right after an injury. Insurance Is Not Your Friend No matter how nice an adjuster is …
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