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Snapchat is a popular social media app that may be responsible for the deaths of many motorists across the country because a feature results in more attention to users traveling at high speed. A federal appeals court recently found its owner, Snap Inc., could be liable for the deaths of three teens in Wisconsin. If …
Unless the drunk driver drank alone, someone drank with him, possibly providing the alcohol that impaired his driving. In limited circumstances you may be able to sue a licensed establishment serving the person. That’s not the case if the driver was served at a private home. Tyler Fleck represents people injured in car accidents caused …
A Drunk Driver Caused My Accident. Can I Sue the Person Who Served Him Alcohol?Read More
Most are caused by bad decisions, distraction, or inattention. Here are some real-life examples of what not to do because these mistakes can injure or kill you, your passengers, or others. If you’re the one hurt by someone else’s mistakes behind the wheel, we may be able to help. The Fleck Firm represents those injured …
People intoxicated by drugs or alcohol can’t safely drive vehicles. They’re also breaking the law and should be arrested and convicted because they’re more likely to get into accidents and are a hazard to anyone else on the road. Car accident injury cases are built around negligence claims, and someone who gets behind the wheel …
Often times people ask if they can still be compensated for injuries even if they have had a car accident in the past. If this is you, it is so important to contact a lawyer for the car accident. If you’ve suffered severe injuries in a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation for …
A Past Car Accident May Entitle You to Payments for Future Medical BillsRead More
When you hear the term “estate planning,” you probably think about who will be the executor of your estate, who should get your house, or instructions for your healthcare power of attorney. You should also think about what should happen to your digital assets, though they’re much less tangible than your car or baseball card …
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 …
What to Do If You Are Injured By a Drunk Driver in KentuckyRead More
Your Loved One and Britney Spears May Have Something in Common: Need for a Conservator Singer and entertainer Britney Spears is back in the news because of the release of a new movie about her. It’s not a concert film, nor is it a romantic comedy or a musical. It’s about the fact she apparently …
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 …
What Can You Collect From a Kentucky Personal Injury Case?Read More
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 …
What If I am Partly At-Fault In A Vehicle Accident?Read More
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. …
Out of Control Drivers are Dangerous, Whether They’re Drunk or DisabledRead More
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 …
Why Should I Get Help From an Estate Planning Attorney?Read More
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 …
Who Can be Sued for Injuries Caused by a Drunk Driver?Read More
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 …
Deferring Capital Gains Taxes with an IRS 1031 ExchangeRead More
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 …
What Happens To Your Animal When You Pass Away in KentuckyRead More
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 …
The driver who caused the accident that injured you or a loved one may have been impaired. You may think that means he or she drank too much or was high on an illegal drug. Often that’s not the case. That other driver may have been taking a medication he or she bought at a …
Prescription Pills Can Impair Your Driving as Much as Alcohol or Illegal DrugsRead More
All serious injuries are not equal. Many, over time, will heal. With the right treatment and rehabilitation, you can regain if not all, then most, of your function. Brain injuries are often something that may impact the rest of your life. If you or a loved one have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in …
In nearly all personal injury lawsuits, the legal theory of negligence is used by plaintiffs (those filing lawsuits) to get compensation for their injuries from defendants (those accused of causing the accident). Personal injury law is based on state statutes and court decisions (with some exceptions), which varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but what’s needed …
There are things you can do to help your insurance claim or lawsuit. There are also things you could do that may come back and hurt you. You need to know the rules, so you won’t break them without realizing it. Don’t commit fraud Intentionally inventing an accident or inflating the harm suffered due in …
What Not to Do If You’re Involved in an Insurance Claim or Personal Injury LawsuitRead More
Personal injury law (still referred to as tort law in some places) lets any injured person pursue a solution via civil court and obtain damages for any losses that result from an injury caused by an accident or some other act. Basically, the injured person is ‘made whole’ via financial compensation after being hurt by …
Equine law is very diverse, but it covers all aspects of law as it relates to horses such as activities, organizations, facilities, and businesses. It can also include gaming laws, animal rights, and even issues involving horse industry workers. The Importance of Equine Law Buyers, sellers, riders, stables, trainers, and equine associations all often seek …
Many people feel like they’re prepared for the aftermath of a car accident — at least in terms of what information and records they’ll need to gather. When it comes time to submit a claim, however, the process is anything but simple. This is especially true in cases where the car accident led to an …
The Most Important Documents You Need After a Car AccidentRead More
Utility task vehicles (UTV’s) are two to six passenger vehicles meant for off-road fun or getting work done on farms or ranches. They are extremely useful, flexible, and potentially very dangerous vehicles. If you’re injured in a UTV accident, we may be able to help. If someone else’s negligence causes your injuries, you may be …
Injuries in Accidents Involving ATV’s, UTV’s, Side by Sides, and other All Terrain VehiclesRead More
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