, is pleased to be able to announce that Harold L. Kirtley II, partner, has been selected to the 2019 list of Super Lawyers in the state of Kentucky. With this recognition, Hal joins the firm's other two partners, Stephen M. O'Brien III and...
Year: 2018
Product liability law: an overview
Every year, defective and dangerous products cause thousands of injuries across Kentucky and the rest of the U.S., but victims could be compensated for their losses under product liability law. This encompasses the rules that determine who is responsible for the...
Kentucky Supreme Court ends medical review panels for malpractice
In a unanimous decision, the Kentucky Supreme Court has ruled against medical review panels for malpractice claims. The state government had imposed the requirement that malpractice claims undergo review by medical panels before advancing to court in 2017. The medical...
Preventable causes of tractor-trailer accidents in Kentucky
While autos, SUVs and light-duty trucks account for most road accidents, catastrophic accident injuries result when commercial trucks are involved. A fully loaded truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds.According to the Lexington Herald-Leader, two auto drivers died...
Prescriptions written by residents may be suspect
Residents are medical school graduates who typically participate in graduate medical programs and train in specialized fields of medicine. It may be said they are both student and healthcare provider. Although they are not yet board eligible or board-certified...
Kentucky ranked among the most dangerous states for rainy weather driving
Rainy weather can raise special safety concerns out on the roads. It appears this may especially be the case here in Kentucky.A recent study by SafeWise came out with a list of the most dangerous states when it comes to driving in rainy weather. The rankings are based...
Nursing homes must meet staffing requirements
Because many nursing home residents are on the federal Medicare or Medicaid programs, most nursing homes in Kentucky have to pay careful attention to federal rules and regulations that are binding on homes that take patients who have this federally subsidized health...
Types of injures that commonly happen at retail stores
While one might not think of it when running in to a mall or individual store to make a quick purchase, there are actually a lot of ways in which a Kentucky resident can get hurt inside a retail store. When these sorts of injuries happen, the injured victim may have...
Judge hearing evidence in trial involving Kentucky patient
A medical malpractice trial that involves a patient from Northern Kentucky and several hospitals in the greater Cincinnati area, which includes parts of Northern Kentucky has begun. The doctor who is the defendant in this trial is reportedly evading criminal...
Even cars themselves can be a cause of distracted driving
As this blog has discussed on previous occasions, distracted driving is a problem on Kentucky's roads. It can and often does lead to serious car accidents that leave residents of this state seriously and permanently injured.A recent report published by the AAA...