Truck accidents: Deadly crash kills woman and child

Most Kentucky drivers have probably found themselves stuck in a traffic slowdown resulting from a motor vehicle accident. Most often, such a situation is frustrating and inconvenient, but eventually, drivers are able to pick up speed and carry on their way. However, sometimes, these sorts of traffic jams lead to additional car accidents or truck accidents, causing even more damage, injuries and sometimes fatalities. Unfortunately, such a situation occurred recently

Birth Injuries

Should I claim compensation for my child’s birth injury?

If you have a child who was injured at birth, this is likely to have been a traumatic experience for you as well as the rest of your family. You may still suffer psychologically from that experience today. If your child’s birth injury was serious, it’s possible that it will have implications for them for the rest of their life. Because of this, you may experience a certain level of

Truck Accidents

Truck accidents: 2 suffer critical injuries in crash

Interstates and highways across the state of Kentucky see high volumes of commercial traffic at nearly all hours of the day. Tractor-trailers are a very efficient way to transport goods and merchandise across the country, but these huge trucks can be extremely dangerous for those in smaller passenger vehicles. However, it’s not only the size of these vehicles that makes them dangerous. Gasoline, flammable liquids and other hazardous materials are usually transported via

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Driving while feeling under the weather is a dangerous choice

Catching a cold or coming down with the flu can be a major inconvenience. Life doesn’t stop just because you feel sick. Many adults feel compelled to go to work while sick. They may also have to transport their children places and meet other obligations. The pressure to keep performing even while under the weather can lead people to underestimate the impact that their current medical condition could have on

Products Liability

Defective jack stands may lead to products liability claims

Individuals in Kentucky and elsewhere may be impacted by a recent product recall — the second of its kind by Harbor Freight in 2020. The product being recalled is a three-ton jack stand. Unfortunately, sometimes, defective products like these cause injuries to consumers, which is grounds for dangerous product liability claims. The jack stand that is being recalled was designed to help automotive workers to support the cars they are working on.

Medical Malpractice

Failing to make a proper diagnosis can be medical malpractice

Patients in Kentucky and across the country rely on the knowledge and expertise of medical professionals. Successful medical treatment is a step-by-step process that requires doctors and providers to be thorough and meticulous. If one step is missed in any part of the treatment process, the patient can suffer permanent or fatal injuries. Even something that seems minor, like misreading a test result, can be considered medical malpractice and have disastrous implications. A

Truck Accidents

Why should truckers check load securement?

Truckers have a responsibility to ensure that the cargo they’re hauling makes it the destination without any issues. Not only is this important from a business standpoint, it’s also critical from a safety standpoint. Load securement must be handled properly to ensure that cargo remains in place throughout the haul. When this isn’t done as it should be, serious issues and potentially fatal truck accidents can occur. The United States

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice: Surgery errors can prove fatal

When any Kentucky resident visits a medical center for a surgical procedure, he or she trusts that the operation will unfold as planned. Surgery patients place their lives in the hands of capable surgeons and have faith that these professionals will use their expertise to make the procedure a successful one. However, there are always underlying risks with any surgery, no matter how minor the procedure may seem. Tragically, errors

Truck Accidents

Make safe passes to avoid truck accidents

Interstates across the state of Kentucky are constantly bustling with travelers, and large tractor-trailers make up a large percentage of the overall traffic. Traveling at high speeds on a crowded interstate highway next to these massive trucks is enough to rattle even the most experienced drivers. Truck accidents need to be avoided at all costs. Trying to pass a tractor-trailer is something that can be particularly intimidating. Here are a few tips on how

Medical Malpractice

These types of medication errors could be medical malpractice

As a patient in a hospital or under the care of a doctor, you trust your medical provider’s recommendations. You may be given prescriptions to treat your ailments, or you may have medication manually administered without having full awareness of what drug you are being given. While the majority of medication benefits the patient greatly, helping to either treat their illness or manage the uncomfortable symptoms, there can be times

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice contributes to thousands of injuries per year

Not many people are aware that negligent medical care is a leading cause of death and injury in Kentucky and across the United States. Any missed step during medical treatment can mean serious injury and even death for the patient. No patient is exempt from medical malpractice. A woman in another state filed a lawsuit after alleged negligence led to her suffering heart problems. The lawsuit said the woman was diagnosed

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Do you know the two most dangerous invisible crash injuries?

In the aftermath of a major motor vehicle collision, most of the injuries you suffer will be pretty obvious. Broken bones could prevent you from putting pressure on your limbs, while spinal cord injuries could prevent you from moving at all. Lacerations and painful contusions will also be obvious right at the scene of the crash, even if the bruising isn’t visible yet. It’s important to understand that even if

The Lawrence Firm Blog

Truck accidents: Deadly crash kills woman and child

Should I claim compensation for my child’s birth injury?

Truck accidents: 2 suffer critical injuries in crash

Driving while feeling under the weather is a dangerous choice

Defective jack stands may lead to products liability claims

Failing to make a proper diagnosis can be medical malpractice

Why should truckers check load securement?

Medical malpractice: Surgery errors can prove fatal

Make safe passes to avoid truck accidents

These types of medication errors could be medical malpractice

Medical malpractice contributes to thousands of injuries per year

Do you know the two most dangerous invisible crash injuries?

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