Motor Vehicle Accidents

Do you know how to avoid a snowy interstate pile-up?

Recently in the news, there have been several stories about injuries and deaths from interstate pile-ups. While these types of multi-vehicle crashes can happen during any season when it gets foggy, they are especially common in winter due to icy and snowy weather conditions. How to avoid these type of collisions When the weather is particularly bad, your best bet may be to stay off the interstates entirely. Choosing an

Over $1 million awarded to husband in medical malpractice lawsuit

It goes with saying that the death of a loved one is an event that no person wants to experience. Losing a family member is hard enough, but when a loved one’s death is the result of medical malpractice, the experience can be traumatic and absolutely devastating. Doctors and medical professionals in Kentucky are required to perform their duties to the best of their abilities and treat patients with care. Unfortunately, these days, this doesn’t always happen. A man in

Truck accidents: 2 people hurt in interstate crash

Tractor-trailers, also referred to as 18-wheelers, are massive vehicles and it can be quite intimidating to share the road with these big rigs. Because of the size of these big rigs, Kentucky motorists should always give them plenty of room and try to stay out of the blind spots of the truck driver. Unfortunately, due to the high volumes of traffic on highways and interstates, truck accidents are almost unavoidable. Tragically, crashes involving

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What to do when auto accident injuries arise after the fact

When you experience an auto accident, it is a great relief to shake off the surprise of the incident and find that you did not suffer any serious injuries. Modern vehicles often include sophisticated safety features that make it much safer for drivers and passengers to go through a car accident, but many injuries can still occur without victims recognizing them. It is common for accident victims to begin feeling

Dentists can also commit medical malpractice

When Kentucky citizens require dental work, they trust that their dentists are highly-trained and capable professionals that can provide relief and facilitate dental hygiene. Like all medical professionals, dentists have an obligation and a duty to treat all patients with care, but what happens when errors during a dental procedure cause injury to a patient? Dentists can also also be held liable for medical malpractice. A woman in another state is suing a dentist over allegations

Helpful tips for preventing truck accidents

For motorists in Kentucky, sharing roadways with large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers is just part of driving. These days, there are more commercial vehicles on the road than ever before. Driving near tractor-trailers requires focus and attention. These tips may help drivers avoid truck accidents. One of the most important things to remember when driving close to tractor-trailers is that these trucks have large blind spots on all four sides. Drivers

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Potential reasons to file a wrongful death claim after a crash

Like most states, Kentucky defines wrongful death as a fatality that results from the negligence or wrongful act of another. Negligence involves doing something that a reasonable person would believe to be dangerous or failing to do what a reasonable person would view as safe in a particular situation. Wrongful acts, on the other hand, are actions that violate state, local, or federal law. Effectively, if someone causes a death

An unsafe environment can constitute medical malpractice

Doctors and clinicians in Kentucky and across the United States have an obligation to uphold a certain standard of care. Successful medical treatment is a meticulous process that requires focus from all medical staff and professionals. If any step is missed in this process, the lives of patients are directly put at risk. During surgical procedures especially, if the environment is not sterile, the risk of infection increases dramatically. A recent medical malpractice claim

Medical malpractice: Minor procedure ends in permanent injuries

Every day, medical patients in Kentucky place their lives in the hands of skilled and capable physicians and nurses. Patients and families trust that these skilled medical professionals will perform their duties to the best of their capabilities and conduct the appropriate tests and/or evaluations required for successful treatment. However, humans will make mistakes and when mistakes are made by medical providers, patients suffer the consequences. A medical malpractice claim filed in another state alleged that negligence by medical staff left a woman

Distracted Driving

Outside pressure leads to distracted driving

When you think about distracted driving, and specifically about people using the phone in the car, you probably picture someone deciding to pick up their phone to text a friend or make a call. Before that, they just had the phone in their pocket or quietly sitting on the seat next to them. The decision to embrace the distraction was theirs alone. These accidents definitely do happen, and plenty of

Fatigued truckers can cause deadly crashes

Truckers have to ensure that they are driving safely when they are on the roadways. When they don’t, occupants of other vehicles can suffer from injuries. One reason why these drivers might not be able to operate their rigs safely is that they are too fatigued to do so. This is a serious problem that must be addressed before a catastrophic injury occurs. It is up to the employers to

A head injury can change everything in an instant

It’s impossible to predict if, when, or how you’ll be injured. However, some injuries are more dangerous than they may seem, such as head injuries. In many instances, receiving a blow to the head can cause significant injuries to your brain, even though you may not see any signs of harm or feel pain. A blow to the head can happen just about anywhere, whether in a car accident, a

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Do you know how to avoid a snowy interstate pile-up?

Over $1 million awarded to husband in medical malpractice lawsuit

Truck accidents: 2 people hurt in interstate crash

What to do when auto accident injuries arise after the fact

Dentists can also commit medical malpractice

Helpful tips for preventing truck accidents

Potential reasons to file a wrongful death claim after a crash

An unsafe environment can constitute medical malpractice

Medical malpractice: Minor procedure ends in permanent injuries

Outside pressure leads to distracted driving

Fatigued truckers can cause deadly crashes

A head injury can change everything in an instant

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