LOUISVILLE PERSONAL INJURY BLOG
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 […]
Delivery drivers are at risk of being attacked by a dog
Recent months have been a boom time for the home delivery business. From retail purchases to dinner, consumers have embraced home delivery as a way of life. When numerous people are ordering numerous things, it only makes sense that delivery drivers may find themselves increasingly vulnerable to dog attacks. Dog bites are serious. They can […]
Study shows some talc-based products contain asbestos
Inhalation of even the smallest amount of asbestos in talc can cause mesothelioma and other fatal diseases which can occur even many years after exposure. But almost 15 percent of talc-based cosmetic products that were analyzed in a recent study contain asbestos. Screening is inadequate An advocacy nonprofit, Environmental Working Group, commissioned the study which […]
Dog bites: What is the law in Kentucky?
There was a time when the common law “one-bite rule” guided the judgements on dog bite cases in the United States. The owner could only be held liable for a dog attack if he knew that the dog had aggressive tendencies, or if the dog had attacked in the past. In other words, the burden […]
How to identify traumatic brain injury symptoms after an accident
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident or hitting your head in a different type of incident can cause short- and long-term consequences. Suffering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be scary to deal with, but the key is to treat it as soon as possible. Paying attention to the cues your body provides […]
Motorcycle crash with SUV has predictable result
A motorcycle accident recently in east Louisville resulted in one fatality and one injured person. The motorcyclist was killed when he collided with an SUV on Ballardsville Road near Worthington Place at approximately 10:30 p.m. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The driver of the SUV was unharmed, although the passenger of […]