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So many times when people have been in an accident the insurance companies prsent themselves as a fied to the victim. Ketucky accident atorney Mike Schafer explains why this is not usually the case.

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1/30/2010
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Hiring a Great Kentucky Accident Attorney

Kentucky auto accident attorney offer tips on hiring a great attorney to represent you in your battle with the insurance company.

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1/28/2010
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What is a Kentucky Accident Case Worth?

Most insurance companies use computer programs to determine the value of a case. Kentucky accident attorney explains how they use these programs.

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1/26/2010
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Do Kentucky Accident Victims Do Better in Trial or Settling?

As an accident victim in Ketucky you will wonder if you are better off going to trial or settling out of court.

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1/8/2010
Mike Schafer
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How Can I Be A Safer Driver In 2010?

No one wins when they have been in a car accident. At the very least you have to go through the hassle of getting your car repaired. At the worst you have been seriously injured and have to get medical care and worry about your recovery. You have medical bills but you can't work. I write a lot about what you need to do if you have been in an accident in Kentucky, but even a more important topic is what you can do to avoid an auto accident. Many times I have come close and have the racing heart beat and a good scare. I will take that every day of the year a serious collision. Check out "Safe Driving Resolutions For The New Year" at TheKentuckyAccidentAttorney.com to learn ways you can be a safer driver and avoid car wrecks that may be serious and cause problems for you and your family.

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1/6/2010
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Kentucky Rollover Accident Kills One and Injures Three in Logan County

New Year's accident injures three while killing the driver.

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12/22/2009
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I Can't Believe That Car Did That!

You are driving along and a car cuts you off or doesn't use it's turn signal. What Do other driver's in Louisville, Kentucky do that make your blood boil. What are those things that you see that you know are eventually going to cause a serious auto accident? I have my list. I think my family can tell you exactly what they are. Since I am an attorney that handles car wreck cases every day I may be more observant and understand how these action can cause serious injuries. Find out what my top 5 grievances are against Louisville drivers in "Festivus Grievances Against Louisville Drivers" at TheKentuckyAccidentAttorney.

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12/14/2009
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Safe Christmas Driving

Christmas is a wonderful time of year. We all love the holidays. There is one major exception to this statement and that is holiday traffic. That horrible traffic around the malls that makes are tempers flare. Car accidents are also a common holiday occurrence in Louisville, Kentucky. I don't think they have to be. There does not have to be serious injuries that go along with Christmas cheer. Check out TheKentuckyAccidentAttorneyand my latest blog "Holiday Road Rage" to find put how you can have a safe and accident free Christmas season.

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11/20/2009
Mike Schafer
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Insurance Video Surveillance And Your Accident Claim

A man dipping a chip into salsa is video taped by an insurance company. The tape is turned over to a doctor who never examined the man. The doctor says that this man is able to work based on his review of the tape. The man's disability benefits are cut off. Is this fact or fiction? Can surveillance video be used against you on your Kentucky car accident case? Are your PIP benefits affected by these tactics? Find out how this story ends at TheKentuckyAccidentAttorney.

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11/16/2009
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London, Kentucky School Bus Accident Injures 10 Elementary School Children

Louisville, Kentucky accident attorney recognizes that Laurel County School bus driver,Angela Calvert, was able to maneuver her bus in a recent accident that prevented what could have been a much more serious accident. Accidents such as these can be extremely devastating physically as well as emotionally.

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11/9/2009
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One Killed and Another Injured in Early Morning Accident on Gene Snyder Freeway, Louisville, Kentucky

Fatal Accident on Gene Snyder Freeway Kills One and Injures Another-Louisville, Kentucky Accident Attorney
DATE:      November 9, 2009
LOCATION:     Gene Snyder Freeway, Louisville, Kentucky
TYPE:     Two car accident kills one and injures another early Monday morning.

A crash on the Gene Snyder Freeway kills one man and injures another early this morning. The identities of the two men have not been released yet. According to the Louisville Metro Police the accident happened around 2:30 a.m. this morning.

The crash occurred in the eastbound lanes of the Gene Snyder between Beulah Church Road and Bardstown Road. The accident involved a Chevy Cobalt and a Ford Explorer. According to reports the Cobalt hit the rear end of the Explorer causing it to then lose control. The Explorer left the road, flipping several times. Both of the occupants were ejected from the vehicle. One of the men thrown was pronounced dead at the scene and the other was transported to University Hospital. Details on his condition have not been released. Police are also reporting that the driver of the Cobalt did not sustain any injuries. Police are also reporting that they do not suspect alcohol to be a factor in this incident.

This is another example of how devastating an accident can be. All accidents have the potential to cause extreme stress. My condolences go out to the family and friends of the man killed and wish the injured quick and complete recovery.

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11/6/2009
Mike Schafer
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What Do I Do If I Am In A Car Accident?

I saw two car accidents on Bardstown Road in Louisville, Kentucky over the weekend and from what I observed I knew many people didn't know the simple steps to take to protect their rights.

Do I pull over?
Do I call the police?
There is very little damage to my car. Is it okay to exchange insurance information?
I am in in a hurry. Can I deal with it later?

The person that hit me seems nice. I won't bother calling the police.

These are all questions that may run through your mind. Do you know what to do if you have been in an automobile accident? Should you talk with a lawyer? Check out "Two Car Accidents Get Me Thinking" at TheKentuckyAccidentAttorney to get the answers to these questions and to find out what I saw on Bardstown Road last weekend.

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10/29/2009
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Cable Barriers Save Lives, But Can There Be Improvements?

We have all seen the cable barriers that have been put in the medians on I-64 and I-265 in Louisville, Jefferson County Kentucky. They save lives and prevent tragic auto accidents from turning into deadly cross over accidents. Are there improvements that can be made? Are motorcyclists safe? Do the cable barriers delay emergency vehicles in getting to the accident scene? Check out my recent blog post "Can Interstate Cable Barriers Be Improved?" at TheKentuckyAccidentAttorney.

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10/19/2009
Mike Schafer
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Are Sports Cars The Most Dangerous Cars On The Roads?

We all know that it is generally more expensive to insure a sports car then other vehicles in Kentucky? Why? Do sports cars make Kentucky roads more dangerous? Is it a good idea for a sixteen year old or a twenty-one year old to get behind the wheel of a high performance vehicle? Are there more auomobile accidents caused by sports cars? My daughter is turning twenty-one and buying a sports car. Find out what I think about this at TheKentuckyAccidentAttorney.

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10/13/2009
Mike Schafer
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Russell Springs, Kentucky Teen Travis Popplewell Killed in Accident

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DATE:     October 12, 2009
LOCATION:     KY 76, North of Eli
TYPE:     Single car accident claims the life of Travis Popplewell and seriously injures Brently Frost.

According to reports at about 10:45 on Monday morning a Ford Focus driven by 17 year old Brently Frost lost control and hit a tree. The car was traveling on KY 76 and entered a curve in the road, it was then Mr. Frost lost control of the vehicle. The car then ran off the road and hit a tree.

Mr. Frost was airlifted to UK Medical Center for treatment of his injuries. His condition has not been reported at this time. His passenger, 17-year-old Travis Popplewell was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. Reports also indicate that neither of the victims was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident.

There are few things more devastating to a family than losing a young member. As a accident attorney in Louisville, Kentucky I have witnessed the grief fatal accident survivors must endure and it is heartbreaking. My thoughts go out to the family of Mr. Popplewell and hope for a complete and quick recovery for Mr. Frost.

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10/13/2009
Mike Schafer
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Kentucky Office of Highway Safety Award Grants to Enforce Safety on Roads

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DATE: October, 2009
LOCATION: Warren County, Logan County, Franklin and Russellville Kentucky
TYPE: The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety has issued grants to law enforcement agencies to enforce traffic laws in an attempt to lower the number of serious and fatal accidents.

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office, Logan County Sheriff’s Office, Franklin Police Department and the Russellville Police department were all awarded grants from The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety to enforce traffic laws.

With the money from the grants each of these departments will now be able to pay for more overtime hours for their officers, purchase radar detectors, breathalyzers and in-car cameras. With these additions and the presence of the officers on the roadways it is the hope that there will be safer driving resulting in fewer crashes. It could conceivably make a huge difference in several lives.

According to the Office of Highway Safety the numbers of highway fatalities have fluctuated greatly over the last 10 years. The goal is to continue to bring the number down, particularly in the rural areas where there is a high rate of fatal crashes.

These are important grants and will help keep the roads a bit safer but there is still the responsibility on the driver to keep the speed down, wear a seatbelt and be aware of their surroundings. Be safe, be aware.

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10/7/2009
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What is Kentucky's Sudden Emergency Doctrine?

Kentucky has a "Sudden Emergency" Doctrine. Does it apply when a child darts out in front of your car? How about a bouncing ball? If you are a car behind a car that suddenly stops causing you to be in an auto accident , is this a sudden emergency? Check out TheKentuckyAccidentAttorney for an explanation.

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9/30/2009
Mike Schafer
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Could Tim Tebow Suffered A Concussion In An Automobile Accident?

Concussions and whiplash occur frequenly in auto accidents. How common are these injuries? Tim Tebow suffered a concussion in a football injury. Could an injury this severe have occured in an automobile accident? What are the symptoms? What is the treatment? Did he also suffer a whiplash injury? Check out TheKentuckyAccidentAttorney for the answer to these questions and more.

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9/23/2009
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Driving Tips From The Hulk Hogan Case

I am excited and I am scared at the same time . With Any Luck my daughter will get her driving permit this Thursday. How you drive and the message you give your children about driving can affect the way they handle themselves when they get their Kentucky Drivers License. What can we learn from the now two year old Hulk Hogan case? How can we make our Kentucky roads safer and prevent auto accidents? Check out TheKentuckyAccidentAttorney to find out why how you teach your children to drive can affect you, why their actions may be your responsibility.

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9/15/2009
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Automakers and Lawmakers Support texting Ban

Ford Motor Company and the National Transportation Board have come out with strong statements is support of banning texting while driving. Is this movement gaining momentum? Is Kentucky ready to jump on the band wagon or will there be a federal prohibition first? Are you concerned about safe driving and your loved one's being in a car wreck in Kentucky? Check out TheKentuckyAccidentAttorney to find the answers to these questions.

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9/9/2009
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The Law OnTeenage Drivers In Kentucky

My daughter will be getting her Kentucky driving permit in a few weeks. I can't believe it either, but it is true. What are the laws concerning permits? What is Kentucky's Graduated Drivers License Program all about? Are Kentucky roads really more dangerous for teenage drivers? Do teens cause more automobile accidents? Check out TheKentuckyAccidentAttorney for the answers to these questions and the thoughts of a father getting ready to teach his youngest daughter how to drive.

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This is an interesting article about how to make roads safer for Kentuckians

9/3/2009
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Utah Gets Tough On Texting And Driving, Should Kentucky Do The Same?

Utah's new law penalizing texting and driving went into affect in May. Find out what will happen to you if you were caught texting and driving in Utah. Is it time for Kentucky to step up and enact a similar law? Has Utah gone too far or not far enough? Texting while driving is a problem that has gained national attention. TheKentuckyAccidentAttorney goes over the new law, the penalities, the affect it will have in preventing automobile accidents and talks about the future of texting and driving in Kentucky.

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8/26/2009
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Will My Insurance Company Give Me a Reasonable Offer If I Call

Kentucky auto accident attorney addresses misconceptions in injury cases.

There are many misconceptions about personal injury cases. One of these myths is “The Insurance Company Will Give Me a Reasonable Offer if I Just Call Them or Write Them a Letter”.

The insurance company of the person that caused the accident, or even your insurance company, if the at-fault party didn’t have insurance, is not trying to pay you a settlement that you deserve. They are not trying to give you fair compensation for your injuries. The insurance company wants to pay you as little as possible. Many insurance companies have written policies describing how to minimize your settlement and how to keep you from hiring an attorney. They want to convince you to accept a low ball offer to settle your case.

This step by step process can include what the insurance adjuster actually says to you. They will tell you that they are working for you or that if you hire an attorney that they will not settle your case. An adjuster may even get a bonus if they keep the settlement under a certain amount of money. There is reason why almost all of the skyscrapers in the big cities have either the name of a bank or an insurance company on them. You should always speak with an attorney who concentrates in personal injury law before accepting a settlement offer. Get advice to make sure the offer is fair and reasonable and that you are not being taken advantage of.

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8/21/2009
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What is the Game Plan if you have been in an Auto Accident in Kentucky

One of the more difficult parts about being in an accident is trying to make sense of what is happening with your case. There will be several people and agencies involved and they all have their own goals. Your goal is to reach a fair and just settlement while the goal of the insurance companies is to pay as little as possible.

I just posted an article on my site that outlines the game plan that the insurance companies follow to reach their goal. As an attorney that practices in this arena I have seen first hand on many occasions the games the insurance companies play, at your expense. In this article I have added what you, as an accident victim need to do to get your fair and just settlement.

If you are a resident of Kentucky and have been in an accident please read this article so that you will be better prepared when you have to battle the insurance industry for justice.

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