Soft Tissue Injuries – Can They Be Permanent?

Soft tissue injuries can often result from incidents like a car accident. This is because it doesn’t take much trauma or impact to tear or strain our muscles and ligaments. Certain groups such as elderly individuals and others with less healthy and tight muscles are more susceptible to these injuries.  While most healthy individuals can […]

Ringing in Ear After a Car Accident

If you’ve been in a car accident, your first reaction is probably one of shock. When that wears off, you check yourself for injuries and realize you have ear trauma that’s not obvious from the outside. One common symptom is tinnitus, or ringing in your ears. Any ongoing phantom noise or auditory sensation can be […]

Rental Car After Accident: Who Pays and What You Need to Know

After an accident, life can feel overwhelming. You’re not just handling the immediate aftermath of the crash; you’re also facing questions about rental agreements, insurance coverage, and who is responsible for the costs. If your car is in the shop for repairs or if you are awaiting reimbursement for a totaled car, you will likely […]

Fatal Car Accident Statistics 2023

What you’ll learn from this article: How Many People Die in Car Accidents Every Year? Deadly car crashes in the U.S. have been increasing for several years, but the rate has recently seen a slight decline, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. There was a year-over-year 3.3% decrease for the first 3 months of […]

Average Settlement for Loss of a Limb

Facing the loss of a limb is a life-altering experience that comes with profound physical, emotional, and financial implications. When such an unfortunate event occurs due to personal injury, understanding the average settlement for loss of a limb becomes crucial. In this blog post, McCoy and Sparks Personal Injury Attorneys delve into the definition of […]

Will Going To A Chiropractic After a Car Accident Affect My Settlement?

Can Going To a Chiropractor After A Car Accident Affect My Case? Car accidents can result in various damages and injuries that require medical care. In some cases, your injuries may even require long-term treatments and therapy to fully recover, such as chiropractic treatments. However, while personal injury claims are meant to help cover most […]

Liability in Self-Driving Car Accidents: Who’s Responsible?

As self-driving cars become more common on our roads, one big question arises: Who is responsible when these autonomous vehicles get into accidents? Is it the self-driving car or the other driver of the other vehicle? Who should be held liable? With traditional cars driven by humans, it’s relatively straightforward to determine fault after a […]

Navigating a Left Turn T-Bone Accident in Kentucky

Left-turn T-bone accidents pose significant risks on Kentucky roads, often resulting in property damage, neck injuries, broken bones, internal injuries, spinal cord damage, traumatic head injuries, or even death. Each T-bone collision, especially those with serious injuries, can lead to complex legal proceedings for determining fault and seeking compensation. This article outlines how to reduce […]

Soft Tissue Injuries Following a Car Accident

Soft tissue injuries, such as strains, sprains, bruises, and whiplash, are frequent consequences of car accidents. These injuries can lead to persistent discomfort and necessitate prompt medical attention.  If another party’s negligence caused your soft tissue injuries following a car accident, you may have grounds for a personal injury claim. McCoy & Sparks Attorneys help […]