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11.20.2017

Plaintiff receives $98,158 in damages in Kentucky bike accident case

By Kyle Roby Attorney and Partner English, Lucas, Priest and Owsley, LLP Each state has its own rules as to how to handle a case in which both the plaintiff and the defendant are alleged to have been negligent in causing an accident. In a Kentucky car wreck case, the law of pure comparative fault applies. (In some other states, the rule may be modified comparative fault or pure contributory negligence.) Under the doctrine of pure comparative fault followed in Kentucky, the plaintiff can recover money damages from the defendant as long as he or she is not found to be 100% at fault; however, he or she is only entitled to recover the percentage of total damages attributed to the defendant's negligence. Such cases are often hotly contested, since each party may try to pin all or most of the blame for the crash on the other side. Read More

11.15.2017

How to avoid a car wreck in Kentucky this Thanksgiving holiday

By Kurt Maier, Attorney and Partner English, Lucas, Priest and Owsley, LLP As we approach Thanksgiving, travel is on the minds of many Americans. AAA typically releases a travel forecast for Thanksgiving, but hasn’t done so yet this year. In 2016, AAA predicted that 48.7 million people would travel for Thanksgiving, with driving being by far the most popular option for getting to that destination. This was an increase from previous years, thanks to lower gas prices and improved economic conditions. Much of that travel is by car, with many heading out on Wednesday, November 22, this year to visit family for Thanksgiving. In the south, it seems like there is road construction year-round, and that creates a lot of stop-and-go traffic. Top that off with uncertain chilly weather that can even turn icy and you’ll find a near-perfect set up for car wrecks. Read More

11.13.2017

Adoption reception honors families who provided loving homes for children

Adoption reception honors families who provided loving homes for children Read More

11.07.2017

Kentucky Appeals Court Dismisses Public Street Injury Claim Based on Insufficiency of Notice to City

Filing a personal injury lawsuit against a city can be very tricky. If certain rigid procedural requirements are not met, a plaintiff’s case can be dismissed even if a city was clearly negligent. This is one of many reasons why it is best to consult an attorney as soon as… Read More

09.25.2017

ELPO pioneers Legal Diversity Pipeline Project to encourage students to study law

ELPO pioneers Legal Diversity Pipeline Project to encourage students to study law Read More

09.25.2017

ELPO pioneers Legal Diversity Pipeline Project to encourage students to study law

ELPO pioneers Legal Diversity Pipeline Project to encourage students to study law Read More

08.22.2017

Tax reforms could threaten some popular tax cuts

By Nathan Vinson, Attorney English, Lucas, Priest and Owsley, LLP Improvements to tax law and reducing taxes are a very popular item on most politicians’ platforms. You won’t find anyone who openly says people should pay more. At least, not anyone currently serving in office. They’re right, by the way – our tax code is far too cumbersome and it changes constantly. (And no, I’m not running for office.) President Trump has indicated he wants to reform the tax code and change the way people pay taxes. Lawmakers are reportedly discussing how to do that while paying for expensive new initiatives. How can you do it all? Read More

08.22.2017

Two ELPO team members elected to leadership positions

Four ELPO team members elected to leadership positions Read More

08.15.2017

Eclipse driving: keep your eyes on the road

On Monday, we will have an unusual opportunity here in Bowling Green and all of South Central Kentucky: we will be a prime viewing area for the solar eclipse. This is incredibly exciting, so much so that schools are closed, local hotels are full and many special events are planned. Traffic is expected to be extremely heavy in our area as people make their way to prime viewing spots. Southern Bowling Green is expected to be one of the places that will experience totality – a total eclipse – along with Hopkinsville, which is touting itself as the point of the greatest eclipse and “eclipseville.” Nashville, too, will have great views, so you can expect plenty of traffic between Bowling Green and Music City as well.     Read More

08.15.2017

Best Lawyers ranks five attorneys for 2018

Best Lawyers ranks five attorneys for 2018 Read More