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People may not seek medical attention right after an accident for various reasons. They may worry about medical bills because they don’t have health insurance. They may not think they are injured or are not sure they are. They may be busy and just don’t want to make the time. Regardless, seeking medical attention in the wake of an accident is imperative for many reasons.

When people are injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, it won’t be the first injury they will sustain. Particularly as people age, they develop arthritis and degenerative bone and joint issues. When the liability insurer for the negligent party wants to see your medical records from years prior to the accident, they are looking for evidence of pre-existing medical conditions.

You were driving through an intersection on a green light when you are suddenly T-boned by someone. The impact sends your car spinning on the opposite shoulder where you come to rest. You look around and catch the vehicle that hit you speeding away. You know you have been injured, and after seeking medical attention, you may be wondering if you can even file a personal injury claim.

Although most people are aware they can file a personal injury claim if they’ve been hurt in an accident, most of them don’t know how to begin the process, how long it takes, or even what the law specifically says.

There’s no way to fully protect yourself or your family from every potential danger. After all, accidents happen to everyone, and we do our best to recover from them quickly. But some accidents and unforeseen dangers are much more serious and can leave you with major injuries.

You hop in your car on a Saturday morning to go out to visit friends or do some shopping and suddenly someone crashes into your vehicle. You feel pain in your head, neck and back. You pull over to the side of the road with the other driver and begin to share contact information. As it turns out, the other driver has no auto insurance. What do you do?

You have a loved one who is living in a nursing home for care and attention during their twilight years, but you worry that the staff may be neglecting, mistreating, or abusing them. You’re not sure what to do.

Even though car accidents happen every day across the country, when it happens to you or someone you love, you’re never fully prepared for it. Not only is the accident itself traumatizing for those who were in the car, but the weeks and months after the crash are equally as difficult as you navigate your injuries, file insurance claims, and figure out who is to blame in a car accident.

In Kentucky, medical professionals are required to provide a certain level of care consistent with the patient's needs and carry out their job efficiently and safely. When the health care professional or facility causes an injury or complication to a patient through their negligent acts or omission, the victim may be entitled to seek compensation by filing a medical malpractice claim.

Personal injury claims arise when someone else’s negligence causes you to be injured. In the case of injuries from unsafe products, a claim doesn’t require proof of negligence because manufacturers and retailers are strictly liable for the safety of their products.