Car accidents are often huge inconveniences to everyday life. Even if you aren't injured, there's still a big interruption in your schedule on the day the crash happened. You have to figure out what to do with your car. You have to call your insurance company, and...
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Matthew Granat
What if I’m hurt and there’s no insurance?
If you've been in a car crash, you're going to deal with one or more insurance companies. But what if you don't own an insurance policy? Kentucky law requires motor vehicle owners to have at least $25,000 of liability coverage and $10,000 in no-fault coverage on each...
Should I talk to the insurance company?
If you've been in a car accident, you're likely going to have to contact at least one insurance company about it. But which one do you call? What should you say? While the simplest answer is "the truth," of course, there are some pitfalls to avoid. COMMUNICATING WITH...
What does “personal injury” mean?
I'm a personal injury lawyer (among other things). For a lot of people, that immediately discounts my status on the lawyer spectrum, which, for some, starts a couple steps lower than gas station custodian anyway. But as a personal injury lawyer, I've helped many...
Winter means dangerous road conditions –
The past couple days here in Kentucky have truly brought in the winter season - just in time for the holidays! While we often serenade the winter wonderland when it finally appears, there are some obvious dangers that come with it. Snow and ice mean very hazardous...
Four tips to avoid Thanksgiving traffic!
Turkey Day is tomorrow, and if you're like so many other Americans, you've either already started cooking or are getting ready to go enjoy a weekend with family. However, just like in the old Andy Williams tune "Home for the Holidays," gee, the traffic is going to be...
What does “personal injury” mean as a legal term?
I'm of the belief that part of my reason for being is to help other people. There are tons of ways I can do that, whether it be donating clothes or food to local shelters and assistance programs, giving money to my church and other causes, or volunteering my time for...
One thing every Kentucky motorcyclist should know
Motorcyclists in Kentucky are a small subset of people who regularly drive on the roads in the Commonwealth. Riding a bike is a lot of fun, but it naturally comes with a lot more risks, especially risk of injury or death when something goes wrong. When the Kentucky...
Watch out for little goblins on Halloween!
Trick or treating is right around the corner, and children will be crawling over every nook and cranny in town to score that next candy bar. While they're looking hard for treats, they aren't looking quite so closely for motorists, and that's the scariest thing of...
Prevent your next car crash. Put the phone down.
It should be no surprise that distracted driving is the leading cause of car crashes not only in the United States, but worldwide. In the United States alone, 25-50% of all auto vehicle crashes are directly related to driver distraction. Distractions have existed as...