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December 29, 2025

You should always see a doctor after an accident in Lexington, even if you don’t feel hurt. Many injuries, especially those related to vehicle crashes, develop slowly, hide behind adrenaline, or only show symptoms hours or days later. A medical exam protects your health and creates documentation you may need...

Recovering Lost Wages After an Accident in Kentucky

December 10, 2025

In Kentucky, you can recover lost wages if someone else’s negligence caused your injury and kept you from working. This includes the income you already lost, and in severe cases, the future earnings you’ll miss out on. You can likewise recover for missed overtime, commissions, or self-employment income. Lost wages...

The Types of Injury Cases We Handle at Wilt Injury Law

October 23, 2025

At Wilt Injury Law, we focus exclusively on helping those who have been injured. With over 33 years of experience in medical malpractice and personal injury law, our team understands that catastrophic injuries don’t simply heal and disappear. They result in disabilities, require lifetime treatment and care, and fundamentally change...

The Role of Witness Statements in Personal Injury Cases

July 25, 2025

Given the number of motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, and other personal injuries that occur each year, an eyewitness account can prove invaluable. Following an accident or injury, you should get the contact information of any witnesses who saw the event unfold. A written statement from those witnesses that...

What if the Insurance Company Offers a Settlement?

April 11, 2025

Following a crash, you may be consumed by doctor’s visits, physical therapy, and the inability to return to your regular job. You may be eager to settle your case to recover damages, hoping to turn your financial situation around. While it is understandable to be tempted to jump at the...

What Is a Spinal Cord Stimulator, and How Is It Supposed to Work?

January 13, 2025

Spinal cord stimulators are implanted devices that are used to help alleviate chronic pain in the spinal cord – often for victims of serious accidents, such as car crashes. Victims of traffic accidents that are caused by the negligence of other drivers can experience immense losses that include both physical...

What Types of Injuries are Covered Under Premises Liability in Kentucky?

December 28, 2024

You may be entitled to compensation if you were injured due to an unsafe property condition in Kentucky. Property owners owe the highest duty to renters or anyone invited to the property for business purposes. This could involve a customer in a store, a delivery person, or a service technician....

What Types of Injuries Can Occur in a Spinal Cord Stimulator?

November 15, 2024

Spinal cord stimulators (SCS) offer promising relief to individuals suffering from chronic pain by transmitting electrical impulses to the spinal cord to reduce the sensation of pain. However, like any medical device, SCS implants can sometimes lead to injuries and complications. Our Lexington, KY, injury lawyers understand the implications of...

How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?

November 08, 2024

When an individual suffers an injury in Covington due to someone else’s negligence, a common initial question is, “How much is my personal injury case worth?” The personal injury team at Wilt Injury Lawyers advises that there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. However, those seeking justice after being injured in different accidents...

What Are “Lost Wages” in a Personal Injury Claim in Kentucky?

May 24, 2024

A personal injury can be a life-altering event, not just physically, but also financially. In addition to medical bills and potential long-term care needs, lost wages due to your injuries can significantly affect your ability to make ends meet. The good news is that Kentucky personal injury law allows you...

Can the Defense Use My Social Media Posts Against Me in a Lawsuit?

January 09, 2024

In the digital age, our online presence extends to various social media platforms, becoming a collection of personal moments, opinions, and memories. However, when it comes to personal injury lawsuits, what you share on social media can have unexpected consequences. Inadvertently posted photos, status updates, or comments may be scrutinized...

November Is the Deadliest Month for Pedestrians in Kentucky

November 21, 2023

Daylight Savings Time ended on Sunday, November 5th, ushering in an earlier nightfall. Unfortunately, studies show that pedestrians and bicyclists are at an increased risk during this time. When night comes earlier, pedestrian fatalities significantly increase. Per the Courier Journal: Data from The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on the volume of...

Beyond Medical Bills: Other Types of Damages in Kentucky Injury Lawsuits

November 07, 2023

You may be familiar with claiming financial compensation from a personal injury lawsuit, but there are other damages available when you are injured. “Pain and suffering” is another term you’ve likely heard before, perhaps in television courtroom dramas. These are damages a victim can claim when they file a personal...

The Impact of Psychological Trauma in Personal Injury Cases

August 22, 2023