At Debra L. Broz, Attorney at Law, PLC, we know that truck accidents in Kentucky can have complex causes. Truck accidents can be caused by dangerous driving conditions, by driver or shipping company negligence or poor driving by another vehicle on the road. As the Courier-Journal reports, some recent truck accidents in Louisville have the […]
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Answers for veterans about Social Security disability benefits
After the injury you sustained while on active duty, your life in Kentucky may have changed drastically, including your ability to support yourself and your family. Fortunately, the Social Security Administration may cover your medical costs and provide financial assistance through disability benefits. We at the law office of Debra L. Broz, Attorneys at Law, have […]
Bedsores could be a sign of nursing home neglect
When people decide the time has come to move to a long-term care facility in Kentucky, it is often because mobility issues have made living alone impossible. Being confined to a wheelchair or bed can create difficulties in a nursing home, too, though. According to the Mayo Clinic, people who remain in the same position […]
I was hit by a drunk driver. What should I do?
It’s not always easy to know what to do after a car accident, and can get even more complicated if you get hit by a drunk driver. If you suffered an injury in the accident, it can feel even more complex. These are normal reactions to a traumatic event, and you are certainly not alone […]
How overconfidence can lead to crashes
Take a minute and remember back to when you were a teenager and just starting to drive. Chances are you were excited and maybe even a little scared whenever you got behind the wheel. You probably checked your mirrors before every trip and kept both hands firmly on the wheel, making sure you were always […]
Thorough investigation necessary to identify faulty auto parts
In the aftermath of a serious accident, particularly one involving a massive tractor trailer, it can be all but impossible for victims and bystanders to know what went wrong. This is especially true when the cause of an accident is a single, defective auto part. Such situations are not unusual, sadly. For instance, recently, 1,700 trucks […]
Why it’s hard to secure effective care, despite patient efforts
When it comes to our health, we have an incredible amount of resources at our disposal to seek effective care. However, as this article in The New York Times notes, the sheer number of these resources doesn’t guarantee that we will find the right care or the highest quality care. In fact, there are a few reasons […]
Dangerous cargo can make truck crashes even worse
We see commercial trucks on the road nearly every day. And whether we can see the cargo they haul or not, we know that these trucks typically carry heavy, dangerous materials over thousands of miles. This cargo can present serious problems in the event of a crash. If it spills, it can make the roadways […]
Am I eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits?
If you are seriously injured or ill and you cannot work, you can be very frightened about your future. How will you get the medical care you need? How will you provide for your family? How will you ever be able to get back on your feet? For many people, the answer to these questions […]
Bullying in nursing homes: emotional abuse
Anyone in Kentucky could feel that another person is being a bully, purposefully acting aggressively or in a threatening way. Nursing home residents may be particularly at risk, though. HelpGuide.org points out that physical and mental health issues may keep them from standing up for themselves, and may make them more vulnerable to verbal attacks. There […]