Car/Truck Wrecks Injuries
I was just in a wreck, what should I do?
What types of compensation can a victim of an auto wreck recover?
General damages for a victim of an auto wreck can include the following:
Medical Bills to date as a result of the wreck;
Future costs of caring for your injuries;
Physical and Mental Pain and Suffering caused by your injuries;
Lost wages to date;
Impairment to earn wages in the future; and
However, every person injured in a wreck has a unique and personal situation. Please call me discuss the specifics of your case.
Basic Principles of Workers’ Compensation in Kentucky
To bring a successful workers’ compensation claim, each worker must prove:
To prevent questions of whether you hurt yourself outside of work, the best practice is to immediately report any injury in writing and to go to the doctor as soon as possible. When giving a history of the injury to the doctor, be sure to tell them that the injury happened at work.
For the answers to more specific questions – do not hesitate to contact me!
Slip and Fall Injuries
“Slip and Fall” is a term used in the law to reference when someone falls and is injured due to the negligence of another. “Negligence” means the failure to exercise reasonable care.
So, for instance, if you fell because someone at a store mopped without putting up a “wet floor” sign, you have a negligence claim. Another example would be, if you live in an apartment building and you fall in a common area due to the Landlord’s failure to exercise reasonable care to maintain the property. Each of these cases is very fact specific.
What types of compensation can a victim of a slip and fall recover?
General damages for a victim of a slip and fall can include the following:
Medical Bills to date as a result of the wreck;
Future costs of caring for your injuries;
Physical and Mental Pain and Suffering caused by your injuries;
Lost wages to date;
Impairment to earn wages in the future; and
However, every injury presents a unique and personal situation. Please call me to discuss the specifics of your case.
Social Security Disability
Social Security Disability
How do I get started?
You can always call my office and we can get you started. You can also call your local social security office or start your application on-line: Apply for Benefits, Social Security (ssa.gov). A list of the materials you will need are found here: Checklist for Online Adult Disability Application (ssa.gov).