LOUISVILLE PERSONAL INJURY BLOG
What makes texting and driving so dangerous?
We’ve heard it before — texting while driving behind the wheel is a dangerous thing to do. And yet, most of us still do it from time to time. While there are equally hazardous things to do when driving — such as changing the radio station, reaching for something in the back seat or putting […]
Is Kentucky a dangerous state for teen drivers?
According to a AAA report, traffic crashes are one of the leading causes of death for teens aged 16 to 19 in the US. Teens are six times more likely to be killed in car crashes compared to drivers aged 20 and older. But in Kentucky, teens are 140% more likely to die in car […]
How to Recognize the Signs of a Gas Leak
Key Takeaways: The smell of rotten eggs or hissing sounds in your house can indicate a gas leak. Inhaling natural gas or propane can cause headaches, nausea, and unexplained dizziness. Call 911 and evacuate the premises if you suspect a gas leak. You may be entitled to compensation if you are injured from a gas […]
Elderly mesothelioma patients unable to receive treatment
A recent study has looked at 4,526 patients age 80 years and older who died from nonmetastatic pleural mesothelioma. What researchers found was that 63% of patients were only observed by their physician and prevented from receiving any treatment that would have extended their life. Louisville residents should know more about this study, the results […]
Who is at risk of secondary asbestos exposure?
Asbestos is a material that was widely used in the 20th century in buildings, construction and even in common household objects. Asbestos is widely known to be a dangerous substance now, but strict regulations on the use of the material were not put in place until the 1970s. This means that many people suffered exposure […]
Hawaii woman with mesothelioma sues Johnson & Johnson
Louisville residents may have heard how Johnson & Johnson is facing numerous lawsuits from consumers who were diagnosed with mesothelioma: a rare and aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure. The plaintiffs allege that regular use of the corporation’s talc-based baby powder, which was found to contain the mineral, led to their developing the cancer. One […]
Johnson & Johnson rushed asbestos tests for its baby powder
Louisville residents may have heard that Johnson & Johnson is being accused of selling talc-based baby powder containing asbestos. A new report from the Wall Street Journal reveals that the corporation rushed several laboratory tests in the effort to show that its product was free of asbestos contamination. J&J had commissioned two independent laboratories to […]
Mesothelioma: symptoms and risk factors
Louisville residents should know that mesothelioma is a rare cancer but also one of the most aggressive. It occurs in the thin layer of tissue called the mesothelium, which covers the heart, lungs and other internal organs. The two major types are pleural, occurring in the lining of the lungs, and peritoneal, occurring in the […]
Asbestos Exposure for Jewelers and Mesothelioma Claims
Though asbestos use has been limited over the past few decades, it can still be found in various industries. Louisville residents should know that one of those industries is the jewelry industry. Can Jewelers Be Exposed to Asbestos? Yes, jewelers who used asbestos soldering forms or worked with materials containing asbestos may have been exposed […]
Vintage Household Items May Contain Asbestos
Before consumers became aware of asbestos’ hazards, it was used in many household products. Americans were surrounded by asbestos at work and when they came home.