Four adults and a teenager died when a tractor-trailer broadsided their vehicle in McCracken County. The wreck happened in the 4000 block of U.S. Highway 60 (Clarks River Road). According to investigators, a Ford Taurus pulled out of a business driveway and streaked...
Top Five Railroad Worker Occupational Diseases
Despite numerous safety improvements, the number of serious or fatal railroad worker accidents has stayed about the same for the last several years. The medical bills related to these conditions, such as the ones outlined below, often exceed $100,000. The Federal...
Dog Bite Claims: A Closer Look
In 2019, homeowners’ insurance companies spent about $800 million to resolve dog bite claims. That figure has increased substantially in recent years. Rising medical costs and a better understanding of dog bite injuries are largely responsible for the rising...
What You Need to Know About Grocery Store Falls
Fall injuries, mostly slip-and-falls at retail and other public establishments, prompt over eight million emergency room visits a year. That’s the largest single category. These incidents often cause serious injuries, such as head injuries. These injuries are...
Top Five Nursing Home Neglect Injuries
Understaffing, an issue which affects over 90 percent of the long-term care facilities in Fayette County, is at the heart of most nursing home negligence claims. In addition to direct effects, understaffing has some indirect effects. Employee morale is usually low,...
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...
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...
Potential nursing home neglect and abuse going unreported
The day inevitably comes when our loved ones become unable to comfortably take care of themselves. The day when, for their own safety, they are admitted to a nursing home or long-term care facility. You expect the nursing home will provide expert care for your family...
Kentucky Supreme Court says injured girl can sue House of Boom
If you’re the parent of a young child, you may have been to one of the many trampoline parks cropping up across the nation. These parks have recently become a billion-dollar industry, fueled by excited, sugar-high children. They jump, flip and race around, often with...
Why summer means more risks on the road
We all look forward to the longer days filled with more sun, but there’s a downside to the warm season. It turns out summer is one of the most dangerous times to be on the road. Here are a few factors that cause accident risks to rise with the temperature: Watch...
