According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were roughly 109,000 motorcycle accidents nationwide in 2018 alone. Of these: 25,000 resulted in property damage, 79,000 resulted in injury, and 5,115 were fatal. Unfortunately, the State of Tennessee is no exception to the widespread occurrence of motorcycle accidents. In 2018, there were 168 motorcycle-accident-related fatalities […]

When opposing parties in a Kentucky Personal Injury case cannot resolve or “settle” their claim prior to litigation or trial, they may consider mediation to reach a resolution. Mediation can be a wonderful tool to help resolve a claim without the expense, time and risk of litigation and a jury trial. A neutral third party, […]

In the long-run, construction on Kentucky roads makes travel safer for everyone. Unfortunately, road construction in-progress creates short-term disruptions that can make driving less safe for drivers. State and local governments have regulations in place to try to ensure the safety of road construction work zones, but these rules do not always prevent accidents and […]

Losing a loved one in a car, semi-truck, or other accident is emotionally and financially devastating. Our wrongful death attorneys at Flora Templeton Stuart Injury Accident Lawyer are here to help in this difficult time to get our clients the compensation they deserve navigating the complex issues in a wrongful death claim. In Kentucky, when […]

Seven Types of Car Accidents—and How They Happen Any car accident can cause serious injuries: amputations, spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injury, and broken bones. Often, those injuries have lifelong implications. Did you suffer one of these common types of car accidents? Contact a car accident attorney like Flora Templeton Stuart can help you get […]

If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident through no fault of your own, you are entitled to receive compensation for your medical expenses and lost wages while recovering. Additional damages you may be entitled to include future medical expenses, future lost income, therapy/rehabilitation, long-term care and the cost of adaptive equipment if needed. […]

Identity Theft Laws Laws pertaining to identity theft vary from state to state. Under Kentucky law, identity theft is punishable by up to 12 years in prison, $500,000 in fines, and possible restitution to the victim. How Will I Know If I Am a Victim of Identity Theft? READ YOUR BILLS – search for charges you did not […]

Disputing Information on Credit Reports According to the Federal Trade Commission, “Under the FCRA, both the credit reporting company and the information provider (that is, the person, company, or organization that provides information about you to a credit reporting company) are responsible for correcting inaccurate or incomplete information in your report. To take advantage of […]

Requesting a Free Copy of Your Medical Records Kentucky law entitles you to one FREE COPY of your medical records. This request must be done in writing and sent to the medical provider. Review the EOBs (explanation of benefits) you receive from your health insurance carrier. Making sure claims submitted (and paid by your insurance […]