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The great state of Kentucky is famous for fried chicken, The Kentucky Derby horse race, and bourbon whiskey. Both Canadian and US Snowbirds enjoy some of these finer things in life in winter.
With its beautiful year-round climate, many Snowbirds flock south to enjoy sought-after warmer weather in The Bluegrass State. Unfortunately, while travelling, Kentucky car accidents can turn the best-laid plans into a nightmare.
If a Canadian or US Snowbird is involved in a Kentucky car accident, they have 10 days to file a written accident report with Kentucky State Police. You must do so if the car accident resulted in injury to, or death of any person. You have only one year to file a lawsuit for personal injury and two years to file a lawsuit for property damage.
Kentucky has a lawsuit threshold. You are allowed to sue another driver if you incur at least $1,000 in medical expenses, or suffer a broken bone, or suffer a permanent disfigurement, or suffer a permanent injury, or death.
Kentucky has no dollar limit for the maximum amount a person can be awarded in car accident damages. The state allows you to collect money for vehicle repair or replacement, rental cars, and medical expenses. Additionally, pain and suffering, lost wages, and loss of affection or companionship too.
Fault for a car accident in Kentucky is assigned to all the drivers involved based on percentages. For example, if you were 90% at fault in a Kentucky car accident, and the other driver was 10%, you can still recover 10% of your damages. Please note that passengers are generally not at fault for an accident. Therefore, they can recover 100% of their damages from either or both drivers who caused the accident.
Please note, any contractual (insurance) rights and remedies a Snowbird has such as PIP or accident benefits must be dealt with in their respective state or province.
For 35 years, Snowbird Accidents has been assisting Canadian Snowbirds and US Snowbirds involved in car accidents and other personal injury accidents across North America. Very few lawyers and attorneys understand the complexity of cross-border accidents. After a serious Kentucky car accident, you will need a lawyer in Kentucky to process your Tort rights, and a lawyer in your home province or state to make sure your contractual claims are paid. It’s crucial that lawyers work collaboratively. Both lawyers share one fee which is primarily paid by the defendant car insurer.
Snowbird Accidents has been helping seriously injured Canadian Snowbirds and US Snowbirds get the treatment and care they need. This way, they can recover from their injuries and access fair compensation for their losses. We understand it is not only the injured party that may require assistance. Loved ones can face significant challenges also.
Snowbird Accidents arrange for you to speak to some of the best personal injury lawyers in Kentucky who are experienced with cross-border accidents. They work collaboratively with other lawyers and attorneys in various states and provinces to protect you and your family’s legal rights and remedies.
Any personal injury law firm or personal injury attorney we recommend has shown they have extensive knowledge and expertise you can trust when faced with the challenge of a cross-border accident. In most instances, you can deal directly with them by going to their website. As an alternative, you are welcome to complete the contact form or give us a call.
William E. Johnson was born on March 30, 1932, in Falmouth, Kentucky. Admitted to the bar in 1957, he undertook his preparatory and legal education at Eastern Kentucky University, and the University of Kentucky College of Law, LL.B., converting to Juris Doctor in 1970. Learn more at johnsonbowman.com.
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Snowbird Accidents is not a law firm. We are an International “Qualifying Referrer”. We provide information about car accidents, car insurance options, medical insurance options, personal injuries, and more. We do not provide legal advice. That is the job of the personal injury attorney or lawyer that you end up retaining.
We can recommend personal injury lawyers familiar with the complexities of cross-border accidents in the province you reside in and the state you were injured in. The lawyers and attorneys recommended by us are leaders in their field and frequently deal with catastrophic car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, and pedestrian accidents.
The Snowbird Helpline offers peace of mind if the unthinkable happens. We are here to connect you with a team of lawyers and attorneys that are knowledgeable about personal injury claims, no matter what province or state you were injured in.
When a serious personal injury happens in a different country, you quickly need help. That’s where Snowbird Helpline comes in. Our team has extensive knowledge and expertise that you can trust when faced with the challenge of a cross-border accident.
We are not lawyers or a law firm. No legal fees are paid or shared with us. Instead, we offer advice on what your next steps should be and who you should contact. We recommend personal injury lawyers and attorneys that are familiar with the complexities of cross-border accidents.
For over 35 years, we have assisted Canadian snowbirds involved in car accidents and other personal injury accidents in the United States.
Snowbird Accidents assists people experiencing serious personal injuries of all kinds. Primarily we assist with those who have been involved in serious car accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, or trucking accidents.
We are here to help organize the steps you have to take with your insurance company and connect you with experienced personal injury lawyers and attorneys, and more.
Snowbird Accidents is a USA corporation with headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida, and offices in Toronto, Canada.
We offer expertise and personal injury lawyer recommendations in over 50 states and 10 provinces. To quickly get in touch with us about your situation, give us a call at 1-800-436-0353.
Our goal is to be accessible at all times to snowbirds who require assistance. You can fill out our online contact form or give us a call at 1-800-436-0353.
Additionally, you can contact the lawyers mentioned on our site directly through their websites or online contact information.
Your health and safety, plus the health and safety of your family or other injured parties is always top priority. Be sure to seek out medical attention immediately. It is important to make sure the police are contacted.
If possible, while still on the scene, obtain the driver’s license and insurance information of those involved in the accident. If possible, get contact information for all witnesses. Additionally, you should take notes and pictures of everything you can. This includes the scene of the accident, the other car, any visible injuries, and what caused the accident if known.
Make sure that your doctors are informed about the accident and all of your injuries. Take notes of what the doctor advises and keep a record of your injuries and healing process.
As soon as you are able, contact Snowbird Helpline. We can help advise you of the next steps you should take.
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