Almost any type of consumer product can have a dangerous defect. If you were injured while using a product for its intended purpose, you may have grounds for a personal injury claim. There are several parties who may be liable for damages in a product liability lawsuit. Typically, the liable party is the designer, manufacturer,...
Many people put off doctor’s visits unless they are absolutely certain they need medical treatment. However, delaying a medical evaluation can be a costly mistake after a car accident because it will give the insurance company an excuse to dispute your claim. The shock of a serious collision can mask the symptoms of a major...
Most personal injury cases settle outside of court. Although the statistics vary among sources, Cornell Law Faculty Publications reports that the majority of civil cases that succeed do so after both parties have agreed on a settlement, while most failed cases occur because of a pretrial dismissal. Even if your case does not go to...
Most drivers understand that alcohol contributes to accidents, but far too many people refuse to put that knowledge into practice. At least 10,265 people died in alcohol-related accidents in 2015, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. If you were injured or lost a family member due to a drunk driver in Kentucky, you...
Teaching a teenager to drive is an unsettling experience. It doesn’t exactly inspire confidence to see firsthand just how inexperienced and indecisive your teen is behind the wheel, but at some point, he or she will have to drive alone. If you’re like most parents, then it is not easy to let your teen...
Are you planning to travel by car on Christmas? If you are, then you will have plenty of company: According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the number of road trips increases by 23 percent during the holiday season. More vehicles on the road means there will be a higher risk of accidents. Unfortunately, traffic...
In separate incidents, two children were rushed to hospitals with serious injuries after being struck by vehicles in Louisville, reports WDRB. A 15-year-old boy was hit by a car at 23rd and Broadway after he stepped off a bus and attempted to cross the street. Another child was hit by three different vehicles after running...
Despite advancements in medical care, pharmacy errors still happen at an alarming rate. According to the most recent data from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, at least one person dies every day – and another 1.3 million suffer injuries – due to medication mistakes. The side effects of a pharmacy error can vary widely....
