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People might suffer injuries on the job even when they take great care to avoid any mishaps. Kentucky workers in all industries may file for workers' compensation after being hurt, but something goes wrong with the claim. A denial letter reveals the claim suffered a...
The Miranda warnings come from a U.S. Supreme Court ruling called Miranda v. Arizona. In this Supreme Court ruling, individuals in the United States were granted the right to stay silent and the right to a lawyer. Read below to learn more about your Miranda rights in...
Kentucky residents who watch courtroom dramas have likely seen an actor playing an attorney demand that evidence is admitted because the opposing counsel “opened the door.” Attorneys make this argument in real life when their courtroom adversaries introduce evidence...
If the police stop you in Kentucky, your first instinct might be to answer their questions. You might worry that if you stay silent, it makes you look guilty. In fact, many police officers have admitted that the opposite is true. What could happen if you talk to the...
Complacency could become a problem among drivers who multitask. A person who eats while driving might not worry much. Yet, an accident could occur when not entirely focused. When someone chooses to put on makeup while driving, they could be taking an even greater...
Most people consider themselves to be good drivers, but almost everyone engages in at least one habit that could increase their risk of getting into an accident. For instance, it isn't uncommon for drivers to perform rolling stops at intersections or to drive faster...
On Nov. 1, individuals living in Kentucky and most other states turned their clocks back an hour. While the time change provided many people the opportunity to gain an extra hour of sleep, it also has the potential to make roads and highways more dangerous. However,...
The construction industry is showing a national rise in denying workers' compensation claims filed by employees. The rate of denials rose by 7% from 2013 through 2017, according to one risk-management firm. However, about two-thirds of the rejected claims wound up...
Like many motorists, you may have no clue when the most dangerous time to drive is. Nighttime may seem like the obvious answer, yet there are fewer drivers on the road when it is dark out. Morning rush hour might also seem risky, as millions of half-awake people head...
Newer vehicles are no doubt safer, but many people in Kentucky choose to drive older ones. It could be that you're among that number. While legitimate concerns about money will dominate most people's choices in this field, one team of researchers encourages everyone...
