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• Auto Accidents
• Truck Accidents
• Wrongful Death and Fatal Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Bicycle Accidents
• Automobile Insurance
• Newsletters
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Auto Accidents:

• Find out why the insurance industry is not on the side of accident victims in Kentucky.   
  Description: Kentucky accident attorney Mike Schafer explains why accident victims need to be careful with all insurance adjusters. They may not be your friend.
• Help! I Need an Attorney for my Kentucky Accident Case   
  Description: In ths article Kentucky accident attorney Mike Schafer point ut some of the less obvious considerations to takeinto account when hiring an attorney to represent you and your needs.
• Should Kentucky accident victims settle ther claim or goto trial in hopes of getting a larger settlement?   
  Description: Experienced auto accident attorney addresses the question that all accident victims have which is it better to settle or go to trial.
• If you are a resident of Kentucky and have been in an accident read this article and you find useful information about the "game plan" all accident victims need to be aware of to acquire a fair and just result in their case.   
  Description: Louisville, Kentucky accident attorney Mike Schafer has written this article as an information piece to the accident victims in Kentucky. By reading it the reader will know what their game plan needs to be as well as what they can expect the game plan will be from the insurance companies. The results are different.
• What Do Statute of Limitations, Discovery and IME’s in a Kentucky Auto Accident Case Mean? Experienced accident attorney Mike Schafer explains these terms.   
  Description: If you have been in an accident in Kentucky let attorney Mike Schafer clear up some confusion you may have about some of the terms you will be hearing.

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Truck Accidents:

• In this article the trucking industry claims that the on-board computers used by their drivers re not as risky as other distractions. Safety advocates disagree. Read and see what each side says.   
  Description: Are on-board computers safe to use while driving? In this article the trucking industry feels that their computers ae safer than other distractions and that banning the use of them will not improve safety.

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Wrongful Death and Fatal Accidents:

• Wrongful Death Cases In Kentucky [PDF]   
  Description: An overview of kentucky law and the legal process for wrongful death cases in KY

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Motorcycle Accidents:

• Prevent motorcycle accidents by answering 10 questions   
  Description: In this article Louisville, Kentucky motorcycle accident attorney Mike Schafer lists tips for potential motorcycle riders to think about before determining if they are ready to ride motorcyles. Not being equipped or ready to ride can cause serious if not fatal accidents.
• Learn More From Kentucky Motorcycle Accident Attorney About Motorcycle Safety Month   
  Description: Louisville, Kentucky motorcycle accident attorney discusses motorcycle safety awareness month and offers insight into various aspects of motorcycle safety.

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Bicycle Accidents:

• Is it as Important for Adults to Wear Bicycle Helmets?   
  Description: This article by Louisville, Kentucky bicycle accident attorney and avid cyclists explains why it is as important for adult cyclists to wear helmets when they ride.
• Classes on Bicycle Safety being Offered in Louisville, Kentucky   
  Description: Three bicycle safety courses are now being offered at no cost in Louisville, Kentucky to help improve safety on roads. Find out how you can become a safer motorist or cyclist.
• Are Bicycle Accidents Covered In Kentucky? [PDF]   
  Description: Do you Have Insurance in Kentucky If A Car Hits Me While I Am Riding A Bike, Walking Or Even Standing On The Side Of The Road?

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Automobile Insurance:

• Level the playing field with the insurance company by reading these tips on settling a property damage claim offered by an experienced auto accident attorney.   
  Description: After many years of handling auto accident cases Kentucky attorney offers these tips to help insure a fair settlement.
• Arm yourself for battle against the insurance company when settling your property damage claim with these tips from Kentucky accident attorney.   
  Description: Here are a few tips from an experienced accident attorney that your insurnce company does not want you to have when settling your property damage claim.
• If you have been in an accident and have a property damage claim this article offers several valuable tips in settling your claim.   
  Description: Exprienced Kentucky accident attorney offers nine valuable tips for the consumer battling the insurance industry in a property damage claim.
• The Different Ways To Get Your Car Repaired After An Automobile Accident   
  Description: Kentucky accident attorney Mike Schafer explains different ways to get your car fixed after an accident by going through insurance companies.
• The Kentucky Assigned Claims Plan [PDF]   
  Description: The Kentucky Assigned Claim Plan is a statutory benefit that you may be eligible for if there is no other PIP coverage (Also called Basic reparation Benefits or No-Fault benefits) for which you qualify. If you are a passenger in a car that does not have insurance coverage or you are driving a car that does not have insurance coverage, then you may be eligible for benefits under the Kentucky Assigned Claims Plan. You may also be eligible if you are a passenger on a bus or in a cab and you do not have your own car insurance policy. These benefits are the exact same benefits you receive under Personal Injury Protection or Basic Reparation Benefits from car insurance purchased.

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Newsletters:

• October, 2009 Newsletter [PDF]   
  Description: The October, 2009 newsletter is our "Halloween" issue. In it you will find articles on Halloween safety, social media, keeping chocolate away from your dogs and directions on how to roast pumpkin seeds.
• The Schafer Law Office June Newsletter [PDF]   
  Description: In this edition you will find articles on cell phone locks that prevent useage while driving, summer hair tips and an article on seatbelt safety.
• February 2009 Schafer News [PDF]   
• November, 2008 Schafer News [PDF]   
  Description: November, 2008 newsletter from The Schafer Law Office. Articles containing information on "no-fault" insurance, reading issues in children, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and other interesting reads.
• September, 2008 Schafer News [PDF]   
  Description: September, 2008 newsletter from The Schafer Law Office. Articles containing information on automobile accidents, whiplash, Home Buyer Tax credit, and other interesting articles.

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General:

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  Description: The 2010 Viral Video Scholarship is hosted by the American Lawyer Academy.
• Not All Personal Injury Attorneys Who Advertise Are The Same   
  Description: Because an attorney advertises does not make him or her the best attorney for you nor does it make them the worst. If you have been in an accident it is important to do your homework to find the best attorney for you and your case.
• Pothole Repair Sponsored by Kentucky Fried Chicken May Prevent Accidents on Roadways   
  Description: Accidents can be caused by hitting potholes and losing control of your vehicle. Kentucky Fried Chicken is sponsoring a program to repair potholes in five U.S. cities.
• [PDF]   
  Description: Personal Injury Legal Process flow chart diagram the legal process in accident cases from injury, treatment. settlement and litigation or trial, list of what the Schafer Law Office can do for you and list of what you can do for yourself if you have been in an automobile accident
• What You Can Expect From Your Attorney In Your Personal Injury Case [PDF]   
  Description: A list of what an attorney will do while they are handling your auto accident case from the time you retain an attorney throught the settlement or trial of your personal injury case

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