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Auto Accidents
- A New Trend in Car Accident Services
- Pedestrian Fatality November 3rd
- Automobile Industry Attempts to Protect Pedestrian From Injury and Fatality
- Pedestrian Fatalities and Injuries
- Deadly Truck Crash Causes State to Make Road Changes
- Avoiding the Halloween Car Accident
- MRI Use After A Car Accident
- Deer Season Can Cause More Automobile Accidents
- Linking Text Messaging to Automobile Accidents
- Louisville Bicyclist Dies After Being Struck
Truck Accidents
- Truck Accident in Irvine, Kentucky Injures Woman
- Sleep Related Crashes
- Near Deadly Accident on I-65 in Bullitt County Kentucky
- Speed and Rain Possible Cause In Truck Fatality
- Seven Million Dollars in Contempt Fines Against Allstate Lifted
- Ice Cream Truck Driver Killed in Highway Accident
Wrongful Death and Fatal Accidents
- Trimble County Man Arrested in Fatal Accident
- Another Pedestrian Fatality on Jefferson County Roads
- Four Dead in South Central Kentucky Auto Accident
- I-75 Wreck Kills Two Students
- Motor Vehicle Accidents on Kentucky Roads Cause Seven Deaths
- Woman Killed in Hit and Run Near Southside Drive
- Crash on I-64 Kills Man From Owensboro, Kentucky
- Husband Charged With Manslaughter After Crash Killed His Wife
- Woman Killed and Toddler Injured on Interstate 64
- Fatalities on Kentucky Roadways
Motorcyle Accidents
- Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in Utah Have Increased in 2008
- New Military Motorcycle Safety Class
- Larry Hujo, School Board Member Hurt in Motorcycle Crash
- Motorcycle Accident Takes Life of Louisville Man
- Young Woman Killed in Motorcycle Crash
- Two Motorcycle Accidents in Kentucky Over the Weekend Claim the lives of Two Men and One Horse
- Several Motorcycle Fatalities in Kentucky Counties in Past Week
- River Road Motorcycle Fatalities Identities Released
- Two Killed in Motorcycle Accident in Eastern Jefferson County, Kentucky
- Motorcyclist Killed in Eastern Jefferson County Accident
Car Insurance
- Settle or Go To Trial?
- Umbrella Insurance Policies
- The Kentucky Assigned Claims Plan
- Uninsured Motorist and Underinsured Motorist Protection
- Should You Buy Added Reparation Benefits?
- Do PIP Deductibles Really Save You Money
- Personal Injury Protection, No-Fault, and Basic Reparation.
- Comprehensive Car Insurance Coverage
- Is Collision Coverage Really Necessary?
- American Justice Association List of Worst Insurance Companies for Consumers
General
- American Association for Justice Report on Insurance Company Tactics
- “How To Get Your Case Settled Fairly” by Ches Crosbie
- Felony DUI Charges Reduced
- Remember to Put Your Flag out for Veteran’s Day
- Massachusetts Accident Attorney Thomas M. Kiley
- Fighting over Fluffy - Custody of pets
- Fatal Truck Accident in Trigg County Kentucky
- Bicycle Safety Initiative Announced Yesterday
- Train Safety Measure Promised By 2012
- What Should You Never Do When Dealing With an Insurance Adjustor
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Latest Blog
- Auto Accidents
- A New Trend in Car Accident Services
- Pedestrian Fatality November 3rd
- Automobile Industry Attempts to Protect Pedestrian From Injury and Fatality
- Pedestrian Fatalities and Injuries
- Deadly Truck Crash Causes State to Make Road Changes
- Avoiding the Halloween Car Accident
- MRI Use After A Car Accident
- Deer Season Can Cause More Automobile Accidents
- Linking Text Messaging to Automobile Accidents
- Louisville Bicyclist Dies After Being Struck
- Drivers in Virginia Urged to Slow Down
- Bicyclist Hit on Bardstown Road Suffers Life Threatening Injuries
- Ways to Avoid Fatigued Driving
- Car Accidents and Cell Phone Use
- Psychological Symptoms in Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Different Types of Back Surgery
- Two TARC Accidents This Week Send Pedestrians to Hospital
- Louisville Metro Police Officer Involved in Crash
- Does Back Pain Need Surgery?
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- What is a Bulging Disk?
- Recognizing Serious Head Injuries From Your Auto Accident
- Thomas E. Murphy, Ironman Triathlete, Files Suit Against Many Organizations
- State Fair Hit and Run Driver Turns Himself In
- Man and Woman Both Struck by Car Leaving Kentucky State Fair
- Interstate 71 Claims Another Life in Jefferson County Kentucky
- Deadly Holiday Weekend on Kentucky Roads
- Plasma Disc Decompression New Option For Back Injuries
- Students Injured in Bus Crash
- Two Fatal Accidents in Louisville Over the Weekend
- Truck Accidents
- Truck Accident in Irvine, Kentucky Injures Woman
- Sleep Related Crashes
- Near Deadly Accident on I-65 in Bullitt County Kentucky
- Speed and Rain Possible Cause In Truck Fatality
- Seven Million Dollars in Contempt Fines Against Allstate Lifted
- Ice Cream Truck Driver Killed in Highway Accident
- Motorcyle Accidents
- Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in Utah Have Increased in 2008
- New Military Motorcycle Safety Class
- Larry Hujo, School Board Member Hurt in Motorcycle Crash
- Motorcycle Accident Takes Life of Louisville Man
- Young Woman Killed in Motorcycle Crash
- Two Motorcycle Accidents in Kentucky Over the Weekend Claim the lives of Two Men and One Horse
- Several Motorcycle Fatalities in Kentucky Counties in Past Week
- River Road Motorcycle Fatalities Identities Released
- Two Killed in Motorcycle Accident in Eastern Jefferson County, Kentucky
- Motorcyclist Killed in Eastern Jefferson County Accident
- Wrongful Death and Fatal Accidents
- Trimble County Man Arrested in Fatal Accident
- Another Pedestrian Fatality on Jefferson County Roads
- Four Dead in South Central Kentucky Auto Accident
- I-75 Wreck Kills Two Students
- Motor Vehicle Accidents on Kentucky Roads Cause Seven Deaths
- Woman Killed in Hit and Run Near Southside Drive
- Crash on I-64 Kills Man From Owensboro, Kentucky
- Husband Charged With Manslaughter After Crash Killed His Wife
- Woman Killed and Toddler Injured on Interstate 64
- Fatalities on Kentucky Roadways
- Bicyclist Killed on U.S. Highway 25 in London, Kentucky
- Two Separate Overnight Hit and Runs Kill One and Critically Injure Another
- Fatal Accident in Trimble County Kentucky
- Motorcycle Accident on Gilmore Lane is Deadly
- Accident in Hardin County Claims the Life of a Louisville Man
- Several Deaths on Kentucky Roadways End July and Start August
- Four Killed in Crash on Interstate 71 in Kentucky
- Motorcyclist Killed on Valley Station Road
- Two Young Girls Killed in Hit and Run
- Motorcycle Crash on Watterson Expressway Ends in Fatality
- Unfit Truck and Bus Drivers Take To The Road
- Cyclist Want More Protection on the Roads
- Two Deadly Motorcycle Accidents in Kentucky Over the Weekend
- Bicyclist Killed on Jefferson County Kentucky Road
- Car Insurance
- Settle or Go To Trial?
- Umbrella Insurance Policies
- The Kentucky Assigned Claims Plan
- Uninsured Motorist and Underinsured Motorist Protection
- Should You Buy Added Reparation Benefits?
- Do PIP Deductibles Really Save You Money
- Personal Injury Protection, No-Fault, and Basic Reparation.
- Comprehensive Car Insurance Coverage
- Is Collision Coverage Really Necessary?
- American Justice Association List of Worst Insurance Companies for Consumers
- Liability Automobile Coverage and What it Means to You
- Questions To Ask Your Auto Insurance Agent
- General
- American Association for Justice Report on Insurance Company Tactics
- “How To Get Your Case Settled Fairly” by Ches Crosbie
- Felony DUI Charges Reduced
- Remember to Put Your Flag out for Veteran’s Day
- Massachusetts Accident Attorney Thomas M. Kiley
- Fighting over Fluffy - Custody of pets
- Fatal Truck Accident in Trigg County Kentucky
- Bicycle Safety Initiative Announced Yesterday
- Train Safety Measure Promised By 2012
- What Should You Never Do When Dealing With an Insurance Adjustor
- Get It In Writing...Real Life Reasons for Legal Agreements
- Protect Yourself From Surveillance By the Long Term Disability Carrier
- Brain Injury Research
- Whiplash Injuries, Causes and Possible Treatments
- Car Accident Courts
- Bicyclist Assaulted by Motorist
- Ambulance Involved in Fatal Accident Being Investigated by Jefferson County Grand Jury
- Medicare Pays Millions in Fraudulent Claims
- More Median Barriers to Prevent Crossover Car Accidents
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- Truck Accidents
- Wrongful Death and Fatal Accidents
- Motorcyle Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Slip and Fall/Premises Liability
News
- More Cable Barriers To Be Installed On Kentucky Highways
- New Auto Designs May Help Reduce Pedestrian Injuries and Fatalities
- Inaccurate M.R.I.s May Cause Further Damage
- Recent Study Shows Seven Ways to Enhance Jury Trial Process
- New Warning Systems to Help Prevent Auto Accidents
- Study Suggests That Plaintiffs Are Better Off Avoiding Trial - Is This Correct?
- Allstate Tops AAJ List of Worst Insurance Companies
- Medicare Fraud May Make Medicare Reductions More Difficult
- Plasma Disc Decompression
- Students Injured in Bus Accident
- Two Deaths on Louisville Roadways to End June
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Auto Accidents
- If I am hit by somebody that leaves the scene of the accident and I don’t know who they are, is there anything I can do?
- What can I do if I have an automobile accident that is not my fault, but I do not have insurance coverage?
- Can I get in trouble if I don’t have insurance on my car?
- How long do I have to file an automobile accident case with the Court?
- Who will pay for my medical bills and/or loss wages if I have been in a car accident?
- Should I take pictures at the scene of the accident?
- Who will pay to fix my car?
- Truck Accidents
- Wrongful Death and Fatal Accidents
- How do you begin a wrongful death case?
- What is a survival action?
- What are the different types of damages that are recoverable in a wrongful death case?
- How long do I have to file a wrongful death claim?
- Motorcyle Accidents
- Who will pay to fix my motorcycle?
- How long do I have to file an motorcycle accident case with the Court?
- Bicycle Accidents
- If I was injured while riding a bike how do my medical bills get paid?
- Can I recover even if the motorist never hit me but caused me to have an accident?
- If I was hit by a car while on my bike and the car had no insurance can I still recover?
- Does my own automobile insurance cover me for accidents when I am on my bike?
- How long does it take to settle a bicycle accident case?
- What is the statute of limitations on a bicycle accident case?
- How soon after my bicycle accident should I contact an attorney?
- How do I pay for legal fees?
- Slip and Fall/Premises Liability
- General
- Will I have to pay anything up front if my case goes to Court?
- What is a survival action?
- What does the term “no fault insurance” mean?
- What is personal injury protection “PIP” or basic reparation benefits “BRB”?
- What are Added Reparation Benefits?
- Are all lawyers the same?
- Should I talk to the insurance company?
- Who will pay for my medication?
- The insurance company has offered me a check even though the accident happened very recently, should I accept it?
- How much do you charge and do I have to pay upfront?
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Michael A. Schafer, Attorney at Law
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Louisville, KY 40203
Phone: (502) 584-9511
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FAQs
Auto Accidents
How long do I have to file an automobile accident case with the Court?
Who will pay for my medical bills and/or loss wages if I have been in a car accident?
Truck Accidents
How long do I have to file a truck accident case with the Court?
Wrongful Death and Fatal Accidents
How do you begin a wrongful death case?
Motorcyle Accidents
How long do I have to file an motorcycle accident case with the Court?
Who will pay to fix my motorcycle?
Bicycle Accidents
If I was injured while riding a bike how do my medical bills get paid?
Can I recover even if the motorist never hit me but caused me to have an accident?
Slip and Fall/Premises Liability
How long do I have to file a slip and fall or premises liability case?
General
Will I have to pay anything up front if my case goes to Court?