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Many car accident victims are surprised to learn, after they've settled their case, that they have to pay a health care lien out of their settlement recovery. What's a health care lien, and why should you have to pay it? Let's start with what a lien is, first. A lien...
You might have seen companies advertise on TV that if you get in a car crash, you can call them and get money from them today before your case settles...at some point in the future. Is it a good idea? In a word, no. Unless you are absolutely desperate for money...
Most of the time, if you've been in a car accident, the last thing on your mind is your legal claims against the person that caused your injury. But there are some things to remember, if you can, to talk to your doctor about when you treat that injury that can help...
You probably need more insurance coverage than you already have, but it costs less than you might think. Kentucky law requires motor vehicle owners to insure those vehicles with certain minimum coverage. The legal minimum is $25,000 per person, $50,000 total per...
Just because you've been hurt in an accident doesn't mean you have a claim for damages or medical expenses. Here are some reasons why a liability insurer might deny your claim: - You waited too long to make a claim - The accident was your fault - There isn't any...
One of the most common questions I get asked by new clients is "what's my claim worth?" My most common answer? "It depends." "It depends" is almost like a crutch, lawyers use it so much, but it's true. The value of a personal injury claim depends on a lot of different...
If you've been hurt in a car accident, there is a specific amount of time you have to file a lawsuit, called a statute of limitations. How long that timeframe is depends on a couple of factors: - The place where the crash happened, and - The state and county where the...
If you've been injured in a car accident, you'll suddenly have a list of unforeseen expenses in the form of bills for treatment of your injuries or for repairs to your vehicle. Most ambulance rides cost around $300-$500 these days, and visits to the emergency room are...
You've been in a car accident. Not long afterward, someone from an insurance company calls you on the phone asking questions about it. What should you do? It depends on which company is calling. If it isn't your insurance company, meaning the one that issued you the...
You've been in a car accident. That same day, or soon after, someone from an insurance company calls you to ask questions about the wreck. What should you do? A very experienced lawyer from central Kentucky who now mostly handles mediations always tells my clients...