Practice Areas

• Motor Vehicle Wrecks

  Every year, hundreds of people are killed and thousands more injured on Kentucky’s roadways. Car wrecks, tractor trailer accidents, and motorcycle accidents not only harm those directly involved with them, but also their friends and loved ones. While often devastating to those involved, it is recommended to seek legal counsel to help pursue justice and recover your life. Read more »

• Medical Malpractice

  We trust doctors and others in the medical profession with the most private details of our lives, and expect that they use their expertise to diagnose, prevent, and heal. When our trust is violated and medical malpractice or negligence leads to serious injury or death, it is time to seek the professional legal counsel of Walker, Vaughn and Wallace. Read more »

• Workers Compensation and Employment Law

  Workers compensation is a legal system designed to protect employees who have been injured at the workplace as a result of an accident, injury or occupational disease. Workers compensation provides monetary compensation to the injured party due to any hardship caused by the work environment and in turn provides employer with immunity from any court actions from the injured party. Under these laws the question of fault or negligence is not an issue. Read more »

• Wrongful Death

  The loss of a loved one is always a traumatizing event, but if that person died as a result of negligence, carelessness, or a reckless act, it can be especially devastating. Kentucky law allows certain family members and the estate to pursue justice against the negligent actions of others, including drunk driving accidents or medical malpractice. Read more »

• Criminal Cases

  Criminal accusations are very serious, and can result in both financial penalties and jail time, as well as other actions, such as loss of your drivers license. The criminal legal system is very complicated, with many aspects buried deep in existing court rulings and interpretations. Read more »

• Taser Cases

  The introduction of a taser into the police officer’s and general public’s arsenal has undoubtably saved many lives. Unfortunately, in many cases, these “less than lethal” weapons have numbed their bearers into a false sense of protection. Because of the “less than lethal” designation, less restraint is often exercised when firing these weapons than would be with a traditional firearm. Still, all taser-bearing individuals, both citizens and police, have a responsibility not to abuse their weapons. Read more »

• Dog Bite Cases

  When a dog bites a human, immediate medical attention is necessary. Infection and scarring are very common with animal bites, and any delay in treatment could result in infection, permanent disfigurement, or even death. The sooner medical treatment can be received, the better. Read More »

• Strip Search Cases

  Strip searches are extremely private incidents, and must only be only be conducted when security concerns outweigh the individual’s personal rights. Even then there are many cases where a strip search is inappropriate and could be a violation of your civil liberties. Read more »

• Other Cases

  We handle cases in the following additional areas: Sexual Harassment Cases, Sexual Abuse Cases, Defective Products Cases, Contractor Negligence Cases, Civil Rights Violation Cases, Workers Compensation, Slip and Fall Accidents, Insurance Problems, Business and Contract Disputes