In this video, Justin Lawrence describes and defines Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage as it relates to Kentucky drivers, and talks about the types of bills that PIP should cover after a motor vehicle accident. Justin also describes the process for receiving PIP benefits, and talks about … [Read more...]
The Injured Plaintiff’s Bankruptcy — Pitfalls for the Civil Litigator
June 24, 2016 By
Justin Lawrence recently wrote an article for the Advocate, Kentucky’s trial lawyer community’s premier publication, about what needs to be done when a person who is injured by an automobile accident, slip and fall, or workplace injury files for bankruptcy while their lawsuit is still … [Read more...]
Liability for Employers Furnishing Alcohol to Employees
May 12, 2016 By
Attorney Justin Lawrence writes here about the liability for drunk drivers who cause automobile accidents when the drunk driver gets behind the wheel immediately after a work event. Kentucky law has a surprising loophole for employers that allow their employees to get drunk at company functions and … [Read more...]
How to File a Lawsuit in Kentucky When You Live in Another State
January 5, 2016 By
Tens of thousands of people visit Kentucky every day. Some are traveling through on the way to somewhere else, some have come here to work from neighboring states, and some are here for vacation. It is inevitable that some of those people will get into car crashes or somehow get hurt while in … [Read more...]
Tort Reform, and How It Hurts Us
December 9, 2015 By
Rumor has it that tort reform will be on the legislative agenda in Kentucky in 2016, based on leaks from Matt Bevin’s transition team meetings. Tort reform is great for insurance companies, but hurts average state citizens. To get an idea of how much it can hurt an average citizen, Lawrence & … [Read more...]
Which Insurance Should Pay Medical Bills After You’ve Had a Car Wreck?
November 4, 2015 By
Lawrence & Associates sees many clients after a car wreck, and we see many misconceptions about how insurance coverage should pay medical bills and repayments for lost wages. If you are unfortunate enough to suffer injuries in a motor vehicle accident, you’ll want to know what insurance to use … [Read more...]
What is an Umbrella Policy?
October 6, 2015 By
Our previous two blog posts talked about automobile insurance and homeowner’s insurance, but there is another very important type of insurance that every injured person’s attorney should be looking for. An umbrella policy can provide valuable coverage for the most serious injuries, whether they … [Read more...]
What Does My Car Insurance Cover?
September 22, 2015 By
Everyone in Kentucky is required to have a minimum of $25,000 in liability automobile insurance by state law. Despite that common knowledge, very few Northern Kentucky drivers seem to have a good understanding of exactly what their insurance policy covers, and why it is a good idea to buy more than … [Read more...]
The Dangers of Distracted Driving
September 4, 2015 By
A distracted driver can be worse than a drunk driver. As more and more car crashes happen on Northern Kentucky roads, we all need to be more aware of the dangers of driving while distracted. Alcohol consumption and medical conditions are not the only things that should keep people from taking the … [Read more...]
Lawrence & Associates Won the First Civil Trial Tried in Boone County This Year
August 5, 2015 By
Lawrence & Associates tried the first civil trial in Boone County court this year and walked away with a complete victory. The case, Webster v. Whalen, involved a motor vehicle accident with injuries and associated workers' compensation claims. Appeal time is running for the other party, and we … [Read more...]
