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That is not a real headline. No grocery store would ever do that. But there are lawyers boasting about giving their clients pieces of paper that have really zero value. This blog post explains unenforceable judgments and how lawyers use them to advertise. Next time you see a headline or announcement do your research. Is …
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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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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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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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This is a loaded question for a personal injury lawyer. Every lawyer doing personal injury work SHOULD think they are the best. The big firms will tell you they are better because insurance companies are afraid of size. Solo practitioners will argue the personal contact you get with a lawyer is important. I am of …
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Short Answer: The lawyer within 30 days of reaching an agreement. Long Answer: Below On a Kentucky personal injury case the insurance company for the defendant usually sends the settlement check direct to the lawyer. The check will say to “Client First Name Client Last Name and Law Firm.” This blog post discusses the process …
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