LOUISVILLE PERSONAL INJURY BLOG
A Distracted Driver Who Injures You Can Be Held Accountable
Distracted driving is dangerous. If a driver wasn’t paying attention and caused an accident and your injuries, you may obtain compensation for the harm you suffer.
Asbestos Exposure and Smoking Make Lung Cancer Far More Likely
The chances of lung cancer rise dramatically when a person has asbestos fibers in their lungs and smokes tobacco. These two substances appear to work together to make a bad situation worse.
America’s Pickup Trucks are Big, Popular, and Can Cause Deadly Accidents
The most popular vehicles in Kentucky and the rest of the US are full-size pickup trucks. The fact they can haul heavy loads over rough terrain isn’t enough. They feed into the American dream of bigger is better. Size comes with many costs, including the fact that without going very quickly, full-size pickups can bludgeon […]
I’m Diagnosed With Mesothelioma. Should I Get a Second Opinion?
It’s difficult to hear you have mesothelioma, and it may take a while to sink in. After the shock wears off, you must decide on your medical treatment. If you’re dealing with a life-changing diagnosis, getting a second opinion from an oncologist specializing in mesothelioma may be time well spent. What is a Second Opinion? […]
Federal Agency Announces Asbestos Ban
The Environmental Protection Agency wants to ban asbestos in the US, though it will take years to take complete effect. A federal appeals court overturned an earlier ban announced in 1989.
Asbestos Containing Cement Pipes That Supply Us Water May Start Falling Apart
Hundreds of thousands of miles of asbestos cement pipes deliver drinking water to people worldwide. They may or may not be poisoning those who drink from them, but these pipes are starting to degrade and are reaching the end of their lifespan. The BBC reports that scientists and public health officials are debating whether this […]
Georgia-Pacific and the Texas Two Step: Billions for Stockholders, Nothing for Asbestos Victims
Those who claim that Georgia-Pacific, a worldwide paper and building products manufacturer, caused them to suffer from asbestos-related diseases are stuck in years-long battles with the company. This is thanks to a bankruptcy technique that may let a company making billions of dollars continue operating while avoiding financial responsibility. The Guardian reports that Koch Industries, […]
Chemotherapy for Mesothelioma
Chemotherapy is one of the most common and effective treatments for mesothelioma and over 80% of all cancer patients undergo chemo at some point. It is considered a first-line mesothelioma treatment, and can reduce tumors in around 40% of mesothelioma patients. It can be daunting for mesothelioma patients to be told that they need chemotherapy. […]
Commercial Truck Accidents and Tires: Where the Rubber May Not Hit the Road
If you own a vehicle, you should know how vital decent tires are to get from one place to another safely. If your tires are worn thin, unevenly, or not correctly inflated, you may blow a tire or lose traction in poor weather. Now, imagine you’re driving a commercial truck that may be twenty times […]
Why are Commercial Trucks So Dangerous?
A commercial truck may weigh twenty times the vehicle you drive. If there’s a collision, you and your vehicle may suffer far more harm than if you hit another passenger vehicle.