Lexington Personal Injury Law Blog
Nursing home residents may be vulnerable to food safety neglect
There are many areas of concern when considering placing a loved one in failing health in a nursing home facility. While the possibility that a beloved family member could be a victim of abuse or neglect while in the care of staff is a serious worry, there is another...
Man faces murder charges after tractor trailer accident
The task of operating a large commercial vehicle is one that requires skill and meticulous attention to detail. When a truck driver fails to pay close attention to the changing traffic conditions, a tragic accident can be right around the next curve. One trucker is...
Tips for talking to your insurance company after an accident
In seconds, an accident can change your life. Physical injuries can impair your ability to enjoy everyday activities. Then, while you recover, you worry about how to provide for your family. Every Kentucky driver is required to have car insurance. And you pay your...
New tool intended to help concerns, fear of nursing home neglect
In the search for a suitable placement for a failing loved one, one of the most pressing needs is ensuring his or her safety. In spite of diligent research, there remains the concern that a resident could suffer from neglect or abuse. Kentucky residents will soon have...
New civil suit against automakers over nondeployed airbags
When consumers are in the market for a new or used vehicle, there are often several criteria they have in mind for their purchase. One of the most important considerations for most consumers is that a vehicle is equipped with reliable safety features. Unfortunately,...
Nursing home fined and sued re neglect claims, deaths
Some of the most important decisions in life involve finding trusted care for loved ones. When help is sought for an elderly family member in failing health, the facility selected is trusted to provide appropriate care. Unfortunately, there are frequent reports...
What happens when “the other guy” is an uninsured motorist
Kentucky requires all motorists to carry auto insurance that includes liability, meaning the company will pay for injuries and damage done by its customer. But a disturbing number of Kentuckians break the law by driving without any insurance, or without liability...
Crashes involving commercial vehicles often take terrible toll
For many travelers in Kentucky and elsewhere, the decision to take commercial transportation is an easy one. Not having to deal with traffic during long drives may allow passengers to relax and enjoy the journey. Unfortunately, when these types of commercial vehicles...
Medicare: an estimated 1 in 5 ER visits related to neglect; abuse
The decision to place a failing family member in a nursing home may come with some anxiety over the quality of care. A report from 2016, from the Inspector General's Office for the Department of Health and Human Services, noted that approximately 20% of...
Kentucky looks to redesign site of multiple semi truck accidents
The nation's highways are often congested and over-crowded, especially around larger, metropolitan areas that are busy commerce hubs. While it is imperative that goods are received in a timely fashion, these freeways are often the scene of a deadly semi truck crash...
