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Comment on Always, Always Wear Your Seatbelt by Edward A. Brutscher

Edward A. Brutscher — Fri, 11 May 2012 01:53:27 +0000

Doug, Kentucky law actually allows for a medical exception for doctor excused use of a seatbelt. It requires that a doctor or chiropractor furnish a statement of the medical or physical reasons why a person cannot wear a seatbelt. This statement should be in the person’s possession at all times while using their vehicle without a seatbelt.

In light of this exception, I don’t believe a failure to wear a seatbelt for medical or physical reasons, properly excused by a doctor or chiropractor would have any effect on an “accident investigation” as you ask.

I hope this answers your question.

Comment on Always, Always Wear Your Seatbelt by Doug Bellew

Doug Bellew — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 16:52:51 +0000

If a Dr. in KY gives a person a statement saying they do not have to wear a seatbelt, is this a legal document overriding KY Law on wearing a seat belt and additionally, how would it impact on the results of an Accident investigation?

Thank You
Doug Bellew

Comment on Hands-Free Pairing of iPhone 4 with GM Cars for Safer Driving by Edward A. Brutscher

Edward A. Brutscher — Wed, 11 May 2011 12:22:34 +0000

The iPhone in this story was through AT&T. I can’t imagine that Bluetooth through Verizon iPhone could be different. But, that would be up to GM whether or not it was supported.

Comment on Hands-Free Pairing of iPhone 4 with GM Cars for Safer Driving by James

James — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:02:21 +0000

I’m curious if the iPhone was through AT&T or Verizon, as I’ve heard there are issues with getting the iPhone 4 to fully work with GM’s bluetooth system as the iPhone needs an iOS update of some sorts.

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Comment on What Is Meant By Kentucky No Fault? by Edward A. Brutscher

Edward A. Brutscher — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:52:07 +0000

Anita that is a very good question.

Unfortunately, a “nonlegal” person most likely would not know what to do. That is why the majority of people just accept the No Fault law’s restriction of their tort rights. Motorcycles are specifically excepted from Kentucky’s No Fault scheme, unless No Fault is specifically requested. I am assuming that you and your husband had to sign the rejection opting not to receive those benefits.

The main benefit of accepting the No Fault scheme is that you are entitled to receive up to $10,000 in economic benefits, like medical expenses and lost wages, if you’ve been in an accident, REGARDLESS of who was at fault for causing the accident. Traditionally, at fault drivers would not receive any benefits.

Absent some compelling reason, I believe it is better to accept the limitation of your tort rights in exchange for this benefit under the No Fault scheme.

Comment on What Is Meant By Kentucky No Fault? by Anita Jo Powell

Anita Jo Powell — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 03:09:05 +0000

I have tried to read up on this “No Fault” issue. I don’t recall having to sign a rejection form until my husband purchased a motorcycle. The Commonwealth sent us a form to complete, choosing from 4 options. I am a RN, Director of Nursing, but for the life of me I cannot determine if “we want to accept benefit of the No-Fault Law in return for giving up some rights to sue”. How is a non legal person to know what this means?

Comment on Does Your Kentucky Car, Truck, or Motorcycle Accident Attorney Know Insurance Law? by Utah Defense Lawyer

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Comment on Personal Injury Protection and the First $10,000 by Your Fault. My fault. No Fault? @ Kentucky Accident Information

Your Fault. My fault. No Fault? @ Kentucky Accident Information — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:50:06 +0000

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