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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 It’s outdated, but you can’t find the time to change it.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 …
Estate planning is good for you, your family, and anyone else you may want to share your estate after you pass away. You should retain The Fleck Firm to assist with your estate planning needs. Time and time again we have seen individuals try and make estate plans on their own, only for them to …
It varies on the facts of the case, but generally, the driver could be sued for negligence. If the driver was served alcohol by another before getting behind the wheel, that party might also be sued. The number of defendants depends on how many people may have made mistakes that lead to the accident. The …
Investors use IRS 1031 as a strategy to defer capital gains taxes on real estate properties by exchanging one investment or business property for another. In fact, this is such a common strategy that “1031” has even become a verb to mean exchanging property to avoid taxes. What Exactly Is the IRS 1031 Exchange? IRS …
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 …
Families who want to physically isolate while going on vacation may use self-contained homes on wheels this summer. Along with experienced drivers used to towing trailers or driving motorhomes, there may be many behind the wheel for the first time. Recreational vehicle (RV) dealers are seeing brisk sales this year, reports Bloomberg. Families want to …
It’s summer. You own a motorcycle. What are you going to do? Ride it. Accidents are more likely to injure motorcyclists than those in vehicles. You lack the protection of all that plastic and steel around you. You need to be more perceptive, skilled, and aware than vehicle drivers. Some of the accidents you’re more …
How Intestacy Laws in Kentucky Affect Stepchildren Having a blended family is very common. Thankfully, more parents are becoming concerned about what assets their stepchildren are entitled to if they die without a will. In some cases, parents may be extremely close to their stepchildren — whereas in other cases, they may prefer that their …
Driving a truck exposes you to numerous risks every day. Unfortunately, the chance you will eventually suffer an accident is high. In fact, more than 100,000 crashes involving large trucks and buses cause injuries every year. In some cases, these accidents are due to adverse driving conditions, whereas other times they are caused by equipment …
The smallest cars are the most dangerous for occupants, according to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). A recently released study showed dramatic differences between the smallest and largest vehicles. If you’re concerned about vehicle safety, bigger is better. The IIHS looked at model year 2017 vehicles. The fatality statistics come from the federal …
