Accidents can happen in a variety of ways, but one of the most traumatic is a rear-end collision. In these cases, the driver is sitting at a light or stopped in traffic; then suddenly, there’s a crash. If you have been involved in these incidents, it can leave you stunned. However, you need to take action to ensure your safety, preserve evidence, and solidify your legal claim.

At Golden Law Office, we have a few tips for what to do if a car hits you from behind.

When you get into a car accident, even with severe damage or injuries, most accident claims are settled amicably between claimants and insurers. However, sometimes there are extenuating circumstances that may complicate a claim and cause the settlement process to take longer, or even lead to a civil lawsuit against either the other driver or their insurance company. 

With over 130,000 total reported vehicle collisions in our state that occurred in 2022 per Kentucky Transportation Cabinet statistics, it begs the question of how often car accident claims go to court.  

Truck accidents are known for causing severe injuries, damages, and even loss of life. When it comes time to seek compensation, you need to prove the elements of negligence. You want to show that the driver or other parties were liable for these damages.

But how do you prove negligence after a truck accident?

At Golden Law Office, we have helped our clients establish these key elements, helping to bring a successful conclusion to their cases. Here are a few ways to prove these claims.

After an accident, many people will start to accrue a massive amount of health expenses. If the car crash resulted from someone else’s negligence or reckless behavior, why should you have to pay for these costs?

Unfortunately, getting your health care costs paid in Kentucky can be a confusing process, especially when you are already dealing with the stress of the accident. If you are wondering who pays my medical bills after a car accident, here are a few points to keep in mind.

Experiencing a violent blow or jolt to the head can be a scary scenario. Often, these actions can result in traumatic brain injuries. Unfortunately, these instances are not rare, as around 2.8 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury each year.

These injuries lead to severe consequences that last for a lifetime. Taking the crucial first steps after an injury may help alleviate some of the most severe effects.

After you have been involved in a vehicle accident, you want to get your car back up and running on the road. But sometimes, an insurance company can declare your vehicle a “total loss.” What is a total loss, and what does that mean for you? Let’s look at the claims process in Kentucky and see what happens after a vehicle is considered totaled.

Being involved in a car accident is a stressful experience for anyone, but it can be especially frightening for expectant mothers. These accidents can cause serious harm to both the mother and unborn baby. Even minor accidents can result in complications.

If you’re a pregnant mother and have been injured in a car accident, there are a few steps you want to take to protect your and your unborn baby’s health, along with protecting your legal rights.

After a vehicle accident, one of the first steps is to exchange insurance information with the other driver. But what happens when the at-fault driver is uninsured?

Unlike insured drivers, recovering compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and property damage can be difficult. In these situations, you may be able to sue the other driver.

Here is what you need to know to initiate a lawsuit against an uninsured driver in Kentucky.

When you’ve been injured in a car accident, your number one priority should be your physical recovery. At Golden Law Office, we recommend that car accident victims in Lexington do everything in their power to focus on their physical and emotional health and well-being. 

However, we recognize that following our top car accident recovery tips can be difficult if you are struggling with the financial aftermath of a serious collision. If finances will be a hurdle to any of the below tips, schedule a free consultation with one of our car accident attorneys to discuss your options for recovering compensation. 

Filing for worker’s compensation: It’s something most people don’t know how to do until they need to do it.

You have the right to compensation for a workplace injury. This is the reason nearly every employer in Kentucky is required by law to carry worker’s compensation insurance. But as with every type of legal and insurance claim, the path to getting your benefits is not always an easy one.