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The Cohorn family was traveling from Indiana when the vehicle they were in was hit head-on by a drunk driver. The Kentucky car crash happened on U.S. 60 in Woodford County, Kentucky around 10:00 p.m. last Sunday. Alfonso Diaz-Diaz, age 26 was traveling west in the eastbound lane and struck the Cohorn’s vehicle. Mr. Diaz-Diaz has been charged with multiple criminal counts, including DUI and Manslaughter.

Tragically, the car crash killed 5 year old Blake Cohorn and seriously injured Blake’s mother, Wendi Gohorn, and Blake’s father, Rocky Cohorn, Both of whom are presently being treated at UK Hospital. Blake’s two siblings were treated and released from medical care, and are fortunately not seriously injured. Blake’s uncle, Danny Cohorn, was treated for head and facial injuries at Frankfort Hospital.

Not only will Mr. Diaz-Diaz be subject to criminal prosecution, but the Cohorn family can also seek civil justice under Kentucky law for the death of Blake Cohorn and the personal injuries suffered by the other family members hurt in the auto accident. The Cohorn’s are suffering the personal loss of Blake’s life and suffering financially from this tragedy. Under Kentucky law, the Cohorns can seek civil compensation for their damages from this accident, which will include lost wages, medical bills, pain & suffering, out of pocket expenses, and emotional trauma. Not only will the family have Kentucky civil personal injury claims, but they will also have a Kentucky Wrongful Death claim.
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Five students aboard a Jefferson County, Kentucky School Bus were has resulted in minor injuries. The accident occurred around 6:55 a.m. at Six Mile Lane and Brookhollow Drive.

Bus accidents can be legally complicated when they involve the school system due to immunity issues. Charter bus accidents carrying passengers on out of town type excursions can also have complex legal issues involved in liability.

For more links to information on bus accidents and injured persons legal rights, click here to link to our firm’s web pages. (click for links to more information).

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Moped and motor scooter riders in Kentucky have many of the same legal rights as car drivers under Kentucky Law, when it comes to motor vehicle accidents. However, the protections can vary, especially depending upon the type of moped or scooter being ridden and the insurance coverage available.

The photo herein may not seem like too serious of an accident, but the scooter’s driver and passengers in these types of wrecks are thrown from the vehicle and usually suffer severe injuries. In this photo, it appears that the driver of the SUV turned in front of the scooter and failed to yield it the right of way as it traveled straight on the road.

For more information on the legal rights of persons injured or hurt on Kentucky moped or Kentucky motor scooter accidents click here. (the link to the Ackerson Law Offices).

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Police are reporting that two people were hurt in a Versailles Road accident that happened near the intersection of Terrace View Drive. The injuries have been reported to be significant and the injured persons had to be cut out of their cars.

For more information on the legal rights of persons hurt in Kentucky motor auto accidents (click here) or for more information on the legal claims that injured persons can seek monetary recovery for under Kentucky Law (click here).

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As predicted in an earlier posting (link to earlier posting), William Wesley’s criminal charges were amended to include not only the DUI, but a charge of murder. The Ebenstein family with have a chance at both criminal and civil justice under Kentucky Law.

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A multicar accident in Bullitt County, Kentucky has injured three people. The wreck happened just before noon on Monday in the Mount Washington area along Highway 44. The injured persons were all taken to UofL Hospital. Persons injured in Kentucky auto accidents have legal rights under Kentucky Law. (Click on the green highlighted text to learn more about such legal rights).

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A fatal Kentucky motorcycle accident has tragically taken the life of a 19 year old. Jacob Ebenstein was riding his motorcycle when William Wesley, age 40, pulled out in front of Mr. Ebenstein’s motorcycle, causing a collision and throwing Mr. Ebenstein from his motorcycle. The motorcycle/car crash occurred at the intersection of KY 635 and Smith Vault Road, which is about 10 miles north of Somerset. Jacob Ebenstein was airlifted to UK Hospital where he later died from his injuries. Mr. Wesley was arrested and charged with a DUI.

Jacob’s family has legal recourse to take against Mr. Wesley, in addition to the criminal charges. Under Kentucky Law, the Ebenstein family can establish an Estate and pursue a Kentucky Wrongful Death civil legal action against Mr. Wesley. In such cases like this, the suit can seek damages that include claims for the funeral expenses, medical bills related to airlifting and treating Jacob, pain & suffering of Jacob related to the accident, and the lifetime lost wages/earning capacity of Jacob. The lost earning capacity claim will be substantial, as Jacob was only 19 at the time of this fatal accident.

“While Mr. Wesley has only initially been charged with a DUI, he will also face a number of felony charges related to this tragic event, potentially including manslaughter charges. Additional felony charges are usually added on around the time of the arrangement. I handle DUI related accidents and death civil cases for victims and their families, and I expect that Mr. Wesley will face harsh criminal charges. Justice demands it” –Wrongful Death Attorney Brent T. Ackerson.
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Lanny Josey and Patsy Deforrest were seriously injured after Josey’s motor cycle hits a car head-on. Deforrest was a passenger on Josey’s motorcycle. Reports indicate that Josey may have been intoxicated, having a .15 blood alcohol level. Persons injured in accidents due to teh fault of others may have legal claims for their suffering and damages. As such, Deforrest will be able to have legal claims related to this accident.

The accident happened at a railroad overpass near 1800 Wimberg Avenue in Vanderburgh Co., Indiana.

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Zachary Inman, age 19, of Kevil, was injured in a Kentucky car accident after another driver failed to yield the right of way. Inman was driving eastbound on US 60 when a vehicle traveling southbound on Maxon entered the intersection of US 60 and failed to yield the right of way to Inman’s vehicle. Inman was taken to the hospital for his injuries. Inman will be entitled to seek legal compensation for his damages suffered from this accident. For more information on Kentucky legal damages recoverable from auto accidents, click here.

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Robert Andrus, age 77, of Benton, was killed Sunday, in a Kentucky motorcycle accident. Andrus was traveling northbound on US 641 in Calloway County, Kentucky, approaching the intersection of Wood Drive, when his motorcycle collided with a vehicle crossing both northbound lanes of US 641. Andrus was taken to Murray-Calloway County Hospital where he died of his injuries. KSP are conducting an accident reconstruction to determine exactly what happened in this fatal crash.

Andrus’ family may have legal claims related to this accident, and may be able to recovery legal damages related to this fatal accident. Such legal claims are referred to as Kentucky Wrongful Death Claims. In matters such as this, the case, the damages calculation, and the apportionment of fault/liability can be complicated.

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