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Matthew B. Troutman
Does the investigating Police Officer determine who is at fault in a motor vehicle accident?
In the state of Kentucky, the investigating police officer prepares a detailed report for each accident that he or she investigates and on the report the officer will indicate if any of the drivers were at fault for causing the accident.
Matthew B. Troutman
Here is why you should avoid using an Uber Service- Ever!
Uber transportation is popular in today's world. A lot people use uber services, but in doing so I am sure they do not realize that they are forfeiting significant insurance coverages in the event of an accident.
Matthew B. Troutman
"Family Exclusion" still exists in Kentucky Insurance Policies Beyond Liability and Uninsured Motorist Auto Policies
Recently, a client contacted me about their atuo insurance declining coverage for property damage suffered by the vehicle involved in an accident, because the wife of the named insured was driving the vehicle at the time of the accident and she was at fault.
Matthew B. Troutman
Can You make a personal injury claim if you are injured in a car accident caused by a deer?
I receive several calls during a normal year from people injured in accidents caused by wild deer and I have to tell them that they cannot make a claim for pain and suffering because there is no insurance to make a claim against.
Matthew B. Troutman
Does Every Auto Accident Claim require a Lawsuit?
Many people assume that a lawsuit is required in every claim for personal injuries sustained as a result of a car accident.
Matthew B. Troutman
Did you know that more than one person can be at fault in an accident? Here is how Kentucky law resolves this problem.
Most automobile accidents result from the negligence of one party, such as when someone drives through a stop light or stop sign or when someone rearends the car in front of them, but sometimes both parties are negligent in causing the accident and if that is the case in your accident, then you will need to undertand the term - comparative negligence
Matthew B. Troutman
What happens when the at fault party does not have enough insurance to pay my auto accident claim?
A recent auto accident client of mine suffered a broken leg and shoulder among other injuries in an auto accident. His hospital bill was $143,000.00.
Matthew B. Troutman
How to handle unpaid medical bills when you settle your auto accident claim.
One of the biggest concerns of the victim in an auto accident, truck accident or motorcycle accident is how will my medical expenses be paid and how will this effect the amount of money I receive.
Matthew B. Troutman
Did you know that you can make a loss of use claim in a motor vehicle accident case when your car is not drivable or needs to be taken in for repairs?
"Loss of Use" is a legal term used to describe a Kentucky law (KRS 304.39-115) that allows the victim in an auto accident to obtain compensation from the at fault party for the loss of use of their vehicle after the accident until the vehicle is either fixed or replaced.