Auto accidents are a leading cause of injury and death for all age groups in the United States. While the damage of an accident cannot ever be undone, you can still get the financial compensation that you are entitled to. In order to ensure your and your family's protection, choose to work with our law firm.
Located in Winchester, Rice & Heath, Attorneys at Law, serves clients throughout eastern and central Kentucky in personal injury matters, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents and truck accidents. Our firm handles everything from rear-end collisions to fatal highway crashes and rollovers. You can turn to our firm for comprehensive and high-quality legal services.
Attorney John G. Rice handles personal injury matters. He has more than 25 years of legal experience and is a veteran in the courtroom. He is a former rehabilitation counselor and an avid motorcycle rider. Mr. Rice has ridden more than half a million miles across 16 countries (in both hemispheres). He has handled serious injuries involving brain damage, spinal cord damage, head trauma, broken bones, lacerations and more.
Filing the Claim — What You Need to Know
Our goal is to get you the maximum amount of compensation, with the least amount of risk. There is no fixed value for a particular claim or type of injury (even wrongful death), so choosing an experienced lawyer is critical in a personal injury claim. The ultimate determining factor is what a jury will award if the matter is tried in court. At least two things must be proven for an auto accident claim to succeed; these include:
- Liability: Kentucky law states that liability is not an "all or nothing" proposition. This means it could be split in any type of ration. Even if you are proven to be partially at fault, you may still be able to recover some of your proven damages. See our article, "It was the Other Guy's Fault."
- Physical damages: Obvious physical damages such as broken bones, lacerations and bruises are easy to explain. However, more subtle ones can have long-lasting effects that are more difficult to prove. This is where the testimony of a physician is imperative.
Determining Your Financial Needs
Mr. Rice is uniquely qualified to accurately determine his clients' financial needs. As a former rehabilitation counselor, he understands how serious injuries can affect a person's future. He has access to qualified experts who can provide authoritative testimonial regarding future medical needs and associated costs for recovery.
He is a skilled and experienced mediator, which gives him an advantage in pursuing negotiations for case settlements. While the majority of auto accident claims are settled, some go before a jury trial. Mr. Rice has tried personal injury claims, both plaintiff and defendant, in courtrooms across Kentucky. He has the skill, knowledge and experience necessary to help you secure full compensation to help you begin on your path to recovery.
Contact Our Clark County Fatal Car Crash Attorney
To schedule a free initial consultation with our Winchester car accident attorney, please contact us at 859-759-0019 or 866-572-5137. We are happy to make consultations at your convenience.
