It sounds almost unbelievable: someone can take ownership of your land simply by occupying it for long enough. But adverse possession is a real and well-established legal doctrine in Kentucky, rooted in centuries of property law. Whether you are a landowner trying to protect your property or a neighbor who has been using a strip…
One of the primary reasons people form LLCs and corporations is to protect their personal assets from business liabilities. But this protection is not absolute. Under the doctrine of piercing the corporate veil, Kentucky courts can disregard the corporate form and hold individual owners personally liable for the entity’s debts and obligations. Understanding when and…
Pedestrian accidents are among the most devastating types of traffic collisions. A person on foot has no protection against a multi-ton vehicle, and the injuries — traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, broken bones, internal organ damage — are often severe or fatal. If you or a family member was struck by a vehicle while…
You reported unsafe working conditions. You filed a workers’ compensation claim. You refused to participate in illegal activity. And then your employer fired you, demoted you, or made your work life miserable. This is retaliation, and it is illegal under both Kentucky and federal law. Understanding what constitutes retaliation — and how to prove it…
Before a lawsuit can proceed, a fundamental question must be answered: which court will hear the case? In Kentucky, the rules governing where a lawsuit can be filed — venue — are determined by statute. But many contracts include forum selection clauses that attempt to override the default rules and require disputes to be litigated…
Every residential tenant in Kentucky has a basic legal right to a livable home. The implied warranty of habitability requires landlords to maintain rental properties in a condition fit for human habitation — and Kentucky’s landlord-tenant statutes specify exactly what that means. If your landlord is failing to meet these minimum standards, you have legal…
When you sell a home or other real property in Kentucky, you have a legal obligation to disclose certain information about the property’s condition to potential buyers. Failure to disclose known defects can expose you to liability long after the closing — and “buyer beware” is not the complete defense it once was. Understanding what…
Commercial leases in Kentucky operate under a very different legal framework than residential leases. The consumer protections that apply to residential tenants — the implied warranty of habitability, statutory repair obligations, security deposit rules — generally do not apply to commercial tenancies. Instead, commercial lease disputes are governed primarily by the terms of the lease…
A spinal cord injury from a car accident can change your life in an instant. The medical costs are staggering, the physical limitations can be permanent, and the emotional toll on the injured person and their family is immense. If your spinal cord injury was caused by another driver’s negligence, Kentucky law provides a path…
When a home is sold at a foreclosure sale in Kentucky for less than the amount owed on the mortgage, the difference is called a deficiency. The question many homeowners face after losing their property is: can the lender come after me for that remaining balance? In Kentucky, the answer is generally yes — but…