Tyler Fleck

There are a lot more legal cases than there are courtrooms, judges, and lawyers. If every lawsuit went to trial, our state and federal court system would virtually shut down. This is especially true given the backup in cases due to the limited work courts have done due to COVID-19. Even before the pandemic, the …

It may be something you never thought to prepare for, but vehicle fires actually account for 20 percent of all fires reported to fire departments. This equals thousands of vehicle fires on highways across the country every year. Although the number of car fires has decreased since the 70s and 80s, this is still a …

Unlike other types of vehicular accidents, an impaired driver has knowingly put you and other people on the road at risk. If you’ve suffered injuries after an accident with a drunk driver, you’ll need to go through a slightly different process to receive compensation in Kentucky. What Constitutes as a DUI? Drivers can be convicted …

We Love Dogs, But They Don’t Always Love Us An dog attack can be potentially fatal, especially if a child, someone who’s elderly or disabled is the victim. In addition to serious injuries that could be inflicted, victims suffer the emotional trauma of coping with a violent attack. It’s estimated 63.4 million American households have …

There will be times when important things will need to get done, but you won’t be able to do it yourself. Through a power of attorney, an estate planning document, financial and healthcare decisions could be made for you when you can’t make them. These documents could be critically important to you and your family …

If you weren’t injured in an accident and suffered no financial harm, you couldn’t file a personal injury case even if you wanted to. These cases are based on the legal theory of negligence. One of the essential elements of these cases is harm measured in dollars or damages. Without claiming injury or being able …

A car crash is a violent, unexpected event. If you think about one, you may think about all the physical injuries you might suffer: internal injuries, broken bones, neck, or spinal injuries. But it’s not just your body taking a beating. Many car accident survivors also need mental health care. You can absolutely be compensated …

What is a Trust? A trust is the Swiss army knife of planning documents. It can help you accomplish many things. It can benefit yourself or others, work during your life or after you pass away, and can be as narrow or as broad as you like. A trust is a legal document creating an …

If I’m Partly at Fault, Can I File a Car Accident Lawsuit? In Kentucky, as long as you’re not entirely at fault for a vehicle accident, you can file a legal claim against others who share the blame for what happened. However, your damages (the harm you suffered measured in dollars) will be reduced by …

You may see a vehicle swerving across the lanes. It may slow down and speed up. You might get angry because the driver might be drunk or high. You may be concerned because the driver may be suffering a severe health condition. When you’re the other person on the road, why someone’s dangerous doesn’t matter. …

Maybe you don’t have a will, even though you’re married, have kids, and a house. You may have had one prepared many years ago. It’s outdated, but you can’t find the time to change it. You probably say and think you care about your family and community. But failing to get that will done shows …

Many people ask what happens to my animal when I pass away? Well, one way to answer that question is to create a pet trust. How to Create a Pet Trust There’s someone you must not leave out of your estate planning: your pet. Through a pet trust, you can add a provision in your …

Not everyone should be driving, including people of all ages, because they pose too great a risk to pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and other drivers. Sometimes that risk is due to physical and mental decline because of aging. Especially in rural parts of Kentucky, the lack of public transportation or other good options means there are …