LOUISVILLE PERSONAL INJURY BLOG
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU’RE INJURED AT AN AMUSEMENT PARK?
Many Kentuckians will spend at least one day this summer (and possibly many) at a theme park, fair, carnival, water park or other outdoor location where rides and other activities abound. We count on these rides and activities to be as safe as possible. Unfortunately, we’ve seen widely-reported instances where a day at the fair […]
CUSTODIANS, MAINTENANCE WORKERS AND ASBESTOS EXPOSURE
Asbestos, which has been linked to conditions like mesothelioma and other forms of cancer, isn’t nearly as prevalent in our lives as it was during much of the last century. However, it was once present in homes, schools, office buildings and myriad other structures. It was used in floor and ceiling tiles, roofing materials, heating, […]
THE TOP TYPES OF DANGEROUS CONDUCT BY U.S. DRIVERS
Every weekday you get in the car and drive to work. You know a decent portion of your day is spent on the roads, so you do your best to act responsibly and safely behind the wheel. However, your fate is not entirely in your own hands. Your safety out on the roads also depends […]
What are your rights as a cyclist in Kentucky?
As a regular cyclist, you may have noticed that cars do not always afford you the consideration that you deserve. Unfortunately, many Kentucky drivers infringe on bike lanes, cut off bikers to make turns or fail to respect their space. However, you are awarded the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles on the road, […]
Asbestos may be lurking in Kentucky schools
Decades ago, asbestos was a go-to material for new city developments. Health officials only discovered its harmful effects much later. As a result, numerous offices, homes, stores and restaurants may still contain the dangerous substance. Among these affected buildings are schools. Across America, some schools have required renovations to remove asbestos. However, this problem can […]
Crash warning and prevention systems seem to reduce accidents
Americans who are buying new cars are finding all sorts of available safety options designed to detect obstacles, warn the driver, and in some cases, take action on their own to try to prevent crashes. Lane departure prevention systems automatically correct a car’s path if the system detects the vehicle is wandering out of its […]
Can I sue for injuries I suffer at a horse riding facility?
When an individual finds out than someone else keeps horses, they’re bound to ask if they can take a ride on one at some point in time. While such a request may seem innocent enough, there are so many things that can go wrong. A prudent horse owner may deny your request as it exposes […]
Seniors’ medications can impact their driving
Seniors (and Americans in general) are taking more medications than ever. Some two-thirds of seniors (those 65 and older) take at least five medications every day. Prescription drugs can help people live longer by controlling things like high blood pressure and cholesterol levels. They can also relieve the aches and pains of arthritis and other […]
Safety tips for sharing the road with commercial trucks
No matter how hard you try to steer clear of them, if you find yourself on the highways in or around Louisville, you’ll always be near commercial trucks. Since there is no way to avoid this, you need to do whatever it takes to maintain a high level of safety. This is easier said than […]
Driver in fatal DUI released early, arrested for DUI again
A Louisville woman who lost her partner of more than a decade and father of her two children to a drunk driver is sharing the family’s pain upon learning that the woman who was responsible for the fatal crash was recently arrested on DUI charges. The man was driving home from work in September 2014 […]