When you have an illness or injury that prevents you from working, disability benefits can be crucial. These benefits provide the financial support people need to care for themselves when they can no longer earn a regular paycheck. However, securing these benefits can be much more complicated and frustrating than you might realize. Being disabled is not enough to warrant…
Debra L. Broz
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Month: February 2017
Report: complacency contributes to increase in fatal crashes
Just about every trip we make in our car proves to be uneventful. We get from point A to point B without incident most of the time, which probably makes people across Kentucky feel incredibly safe. Add in the fact that cars have more safety features than ever and it makes sense that people probably assume the roads are the…
3 reasons to wait before accepting hospital settlement offer
After a doctor’s visit, the expectation is that you will be leaving with medication, answers and/or an effective care plan. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen and some people leave the doctor feeling much worse. This can happen when patients are victims of medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis, surgical mistakes and negligent care. If this has happened to you, chances are that the…
Why you need uninsured motorist coverage
The state of Kentucky has “no fault” insurance laws for vehicular insurance. This form of insurance offers both benefits and some drawbacks to citizens of the state. Under law, all individuals who operate motor vehicles in the state of Kentucky should carry no fault insurance on their vehicles. The bare minimum coverage would include a personal injury protection policy that covers the…
Even when damage seems minor, accident injuries can be serious
Motorists are perhaps safer on the today than ever before. Between technological advancements and legislative changes, efforts to improve safety on Kentucky roadways continue to expand and evolve. For instance, as discussed in this article on car safety, cars today are manufactured and designed in ways that prioritize passenger protection. Everything from frame construction and crush zones to seat belts and…
7 signs of a drunk driver
Whether you’re a football fan or not, you are likely aware that the Super Bowl is this weekend. And for many folks, watching football and drinking go hand-in-hand. Not surprisingly, Super Bowl weekend is a time of year when we see a definitive spike in drunk driving. Unfortunately, the drunk drivers themselves are not be as easy to see. Some…