LOUISVILLE PERSONAL INJURY BLOG
Are Teenagers Driving Big Rigs?
The shortage of people willing and able to drive large trucks across the country is causing increasing supply chain demands. There is a combination of truckers leaving the industry and people who are unwilling to live a life on the road driving large semis. To combat the issue, a recent order now allows some people […]
Louisville’s most dangerous roads
Each year on Louisville streets and roads, there is an average of 6,600 injuries and 76 deaths. This raises a question: Where and when are you most likely to get in a motor vehicle crash on a Louisville-area road? The answer is 11 p.m. on a Saturday night in May or October, on Dixie Highway, […]
Paul J. Kelley Named A Super Lawyer For 2022
Satterley & Kelley PLLC in Louisville is proud to announce that attorney Paul J. Kelley has been chosen as a 2022 Super Lawyer. Paul also received this distinction in 2021. Paul represents injury victims in a wide range of cases, with a special focus on asbestos and mesothelioma cases. Each year, no more than 5 […]
Artificial intelligence brings hope for mesothelioma diagnoses
Mesothelioma is a notoriously difficult disease to diagnose. Often, its victims do not realize anything is wrong until the disease is at advanced stages, when it becomes difficult and painful to breathe. Even then, measuring the progression of the disease presents its own challenges. The problem doctors face The greatest challenge for doctors is the […]
How to respond to a mesothelioma diagnosis
A mesothelioma diagnosis is devastating for patients and their loved ones. It raises many questions. Among the most important is, “How am I going to live my life?” A courageous woman in Bowling Green, Kentucky, named Linda is an example of how to respond to mesothelioma. Early in 2018, doctors gave Linda a diagnosis of […]
How long do I have to file a claim after being injured?
Those suffering from the consequences of an injury have many things to consider. From recovery or hospital expenses, filing insurance claims, adjusting work schedules, and trying to get through each day, the list is never ending. With so much occurring, filing a lawsuit against the individual who caused the accident may not be the first […]
Recovering damages after a grocery store slip-and-fall
Shopping at a grocery store can be a mundane errand for many people, but for an unfortunate few, it can lead to a devastating slip-and-fall accident. Slip-and-fall injuries can range from minor bruising to a serious traumatic brain injury or paralysis. If you have suffered injuries in a slip-and-fall accident, consider consulting with a personal […]
How alcohol impairs a driver’s brain function
Everyone knows that drinking and driving is dangerous and illegal. But it happens every day in Louisville and nationwide. The NHTSA estimates that nearly 30 people in the U.S. are killed in car accidents caused by drunk drivers every day. Hundreds more people survive their encounters with drunk drivers but are seriously injured. The increasing […]
How railroad negligence can lead to tragedy
The National Highway Safety Administration offers safety reminders for drivers at railroad crossings. Drivers should stop and look both ways at railroad crossings. Once drivers have entered the crossing, they should keep moving. Also, when the railroad crossing gate is lowering drivers should stop at least 15 feet away from it and should not try to […]
The health risks associated with asbestos
Unfortunately, asbestos exposure is still a danger for most Kentucky employees as the health hazard appears in building materials, floor tiles, insulation for pipes and other common materials on construction sites. However, some people still don’t know the health ramifications of long-term asbestos exposure. Some of the most serious side-effects include: Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is a […]