If I Am Unhappy With My Present Attorney Can I Switch Attorneys? How Much Will It Cost To Change Attorneys?

April 6, 2010

If you feel that you are not being properly represented by your current attorney, you have an absolute right to fire your attorney and hire a new attorney, without any cost to you.
We will be happy to provide you with a second opinion as to whether we believe your claim is being handled properly by [...]

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When Should I Contact An Attorney?

April 5, 2010

It is important to contact an attorney as soon as you are able.  An experienced Personal Injury attorney will begin the process of preserving any evidence, obtaining police reports and contacting any witnesses to the accident.
By contacting The Voelker Firm, one of our experienced Personal Injury attorneys will advise you on how to protect your [...]

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Do I Need An Attorney After An Accident?

April 2, 2010

Immediately after being injured in a Car Accident, you are thrown into complicated, unfriendly, and often times, frustrating legal system. The insurance company of the driver responsible for the accident has a team of adjusters, investigators and attorneys who are working hard to pay you as little as possible.
Many accident victims choose to handle their [...]

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The Insurance Company Wants Me To Sign Off On My Medical Claims – Should I Sign These Papers?

March 31, 2010

Too many people sign away their rights too soon after a traffic accident in Northern Kentucky. Here’s some time-tested advice for anyone who has been injured in a traffic accident: Take as much time as you need to heal completely.
When you think you are healed completely, test yourself for 30 more days. You should at [...]

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Is There A Set Timetable As To How Long It Takes To Heal From My Injuries

March 30, 2010

Yes and No.  Bone breaks and compound fractures, in a way, have a healing timetable. Soft tissue injuries really don’t have a set time to heal. Lets talk about the types of injuries you can sustain in a car accident.
The most common injury is often referred to as a Soft Tissue Injury. Soft Tissue is [...]

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I’ve Been Injured In A Traffic Accident, I Have No Medical Insurance Coverage Or Personal Injury Insurance. How Do I See A Doctor?

March 29, 2010

Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is a mandatory auto insurance coverage in Kentucky. All insured drivers must carry PIP coverage of at least $10,000, but additional coverage can be obtained for up to $50,000.
The coverage can be used for medical expenses, lost wages, funeral expenses, and replacement services.  Under KY law all medical bills submitted under [...]

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