The Debate on So-Called "Tort Reform" Continues
According to recent news, the issue of "tort reform" is still up for debate. In Texas, for example, legislators have cut back on the rights of citizens to be compensated for the harm they suffer at the...
View ArticlePolice: driver hit tree at 80 mph in fatal car wreck in Louisville
A man died early this morning in a high-speed wreck in Louisville, and police say speed was a contributing factor to the crash. News reports state that the man's car was going up to 80 miles an hour...
View ArticlePolice Negligence Causes Death of Man with Down's Syndrome, Suit Alleges
According to the Washington Post, the parents of a man with Down's Syndrome are suing the sheriff's office and the owners of the movie theater where their son died. The suit seeks damages for wrongful...
View ArticleWhat Should You Do When You Get in a Car Accident?
If you've been in a motor vehicle accident, there are certain steps you should take to protect yourself. First and foremost, ensure your safety and the safety of others involved and call the police. If...
View ArticleMan Killed in Southern Indiana Car Accident
An Indiana man died inside his burning truck, and three other people were seriously injured at around 5 p.m. yesterday. A southbound driver of an SUV crashed through the median barrier into the...
View ArticleNHTSA Launches Campaign to Prevent Crashes Involving Teens
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has unveiled a new campaign called "5 to Drive" aimed at encouraging parents to discuss 5 critical driving practices with their teenage...
View ArticleLouisville Car Accident Injures One
Bardstown Road was shut down between Goldsmith and Heather lanes for hours last Wednesday morning due to a two-car collision. The accident occurred at about 8 a.m. in the northbound lanes. According to...
View ArticleMedical Errors are the 3rd Leading Cause of Death
According to a recent report by Propublica, medical errors have been recently found to be the third leading cause of death in the United States, after heart disease at number one and cancer at number...
View ArticleLegionnaire's Disease in the Air in Alabama, Kentucky, Ohio
An Alabama woman is seeking $5 million from the owners of an Ashland, Kentucky motel. She says she was infected with Legionnaire's disease.The lawsuit says she was infected at the Budget Inn Express...
View ArticleLegal brief: Maritime law and Jones Act claims
Overview of Maritime Law and the Jones Act Maritime negligence cases are often governed by a special set of federal laws. Depending on where the injury took place and who was involved, the case may...
View ArticleNew rules sought for long-haul truckers in wake of wrecks
A number of severe fatal wrecks, including two in Kentucky, are prompting government regulators to suggest new rules for commercial trucking companies. When big rigs slam into other vehicles,...
View ArticleMan Killed in Louisville Car Accident
According to WHAS News, a car accident early Sunday afternoon in Louisville killed one person and injured another. The accident occurred at the corner of 26th Street and Chestnut Avenue.Metro Police...
View ArticleAccident Victims Claim Highway Guardrails Are Deadly
Car accident victims in this country have begun to take legal action claiming that highway guardrails with a newer head model are dangerous and can cause serious injury. The lawsuits claim the new head...
View ArticleMan Killed in Crash with State Trooper
A 41 year-old man was killed on Wednesday of last week when his vehicle and a Kentucky State Police (KSP) cruiser collided. The state trooper was on his way to another crash.The collision occurred on...
View ArticleSnowy Roads Lead to Dangerous Driving
Snow is great when you are child hoping to stay home from school. It's not so great when you are trying to get to and from work or just running up to the grocery store. We have to be extra cautious in...
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