I have recently announced my candidacy for Daviess County Family Court Judge. Many people have asked me why I have decided to pursue this position. The simplest answer is that I believe that I will do a great job, and and that I will enjoy taking on this role as a way to serve families in […]
Category Archives: General Law Info
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Mar
Mar
After being injured in a car accident, you may be contacted by the insurance company of the person who was at fault. Always keep in mind that it is the job of that insurance company to settle your claim as quickly, and for as little money as possible. The insurance adjuster will try to make you […]
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May
May
This blog is for runners, walkers, bicyclists and those who drive a car. So, I guess you could say it is for pretty much everyone! Spring is here, and I am loving every minute of it! But the beautiful weather also means that there are increased numbers of pedestrians (runners, walkers and bicyclists included) on […]
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Mar
Mar
In Hollywood’s stereotypical depiction of litigation, such a threat is common and is supposed to strike fear in the heart of an opposing attorney. In my last blog, I discussed the fact that much of what see from Hollywood about litigation is far from reality. So what does a lawsuit really look like? Without overwhelming […]
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Feb
Feb
Most of us who are over the age of 30 grew up in an age where seat belts were not a priority. Back in the day, mom and dad piled us in the back of a station wagon, or the bed of a pickup truck, with no thoughts about seatbelts. I survived, and if you […]
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Jan
Jan
Social media is a great way to stay connected with people. It also has the potential to cause people a lot of problems when not used carefully. Regardless of the “privacy” settings you are using, you should assume that everything you post online has the potential to be seen by anyone in the world, and […]
08
Jan
Jan
Sometimes, injury claims are difficult to prove due to lack of evidence, or conflicting accounts of what happened. Here are 6 tips for what to do if you (or someone you are with) gets injured: 1. Take lots of pictures. As the old adage goes “a picture is worth 1000 words.” Unless you are living in […]
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Dec
Dec
“Tick-Tock” “Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock….” Some of you may be reminded of the crazy lady from the “Hunger Games” movie who kept repeating that phrase after learning that the arena was designed as a large clock. Or you may be reminded of a recent pop song with the same title. When I hear the phrase “Tick-Tock” I […]
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Oct
Oct
In the 1970s, the Kentucky legislature enacted a law meant to ensure that everyone who is injured in an automobile accident could get immediate medical treatment, regardless of who caused the accident. This is commonly known as the “no-fault” law. By law, if you have a Kentucky automobile insurance policy, your own policy is required […]
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Sep
Sep
Similar slogans are commonplace in advertisements for car insurance. Sounds great right? We all want to be legal when it comes to car insurance, and we all want to save money. But what does it mean in Kentucky to be “legal” when it comes to car insurance? And what happens when someone who is barely […]