Most of the time, an accident means exactly that – the incident was purely accidental, and although a judge or jury may have found someone at fault, usually that person had no intention of hurting anyone. However, in some cases, an accident resulted from...
Year: 2018
Alleged electric shock death occurs at Kentucky plant
As this blog has discussed previously, many Kentucky residents quite literally put their lives at risk every time they get up and go to work, usually for no other reason than to make sure that they and their families have what they need to live.These workers,...
Trusted attorneys when tragedies strike
When a Kentucky resident thinks about it, one can see how it is miraculous that people go through their days without even realizing how fortunate they are. Tragic accidents can, after all, happen in so many ways.There is, after all, a risk that while one is going to...
Kentucky lawmakers continue malpractice revisions
The Kentucky Legislature is considering a measure that critics say will further erode Kentucky's protections for victims of medical malpractice.Recently, the Kentucky Legislature passed a law requiring malpractice claims to be reviewed by a panel of experts for an...
It is a trucker’s responsibility to account for stopping time
The residents of Kentucky have to share the road with truckers who are responsible for hauling a large volume of this country's products and equipment from one place to another.They should of course follow traffic laws, drive carefully, and, generally speaking, take...
Food bullying is more than just a harmless prank
The chances are that your child has been on the receiving end of teasing or bullying at least once in school. Sadly, most children endure some type of bullying during these difficult years, regardless of how popular they are. However, you and your children should...
Assisting families after devastating accidents
As a recent story discussed on this blog revealed, serious accidents do not just happen in vehicles.There are sadly a lot of ways that Kentucky residents can find themselves seriously hurt because of a traumatic brain injury, a spinal cord injury or other permanent...
Kentucky sledding accident leaves boy comatose
Many Kentucky residents who have children probably look forward to snowy days because it means their kids can go out sledding. Some people may even allow other children to sled on their property.While this is a traditional winter activity that is a lot of fun for kids...
The concept of ‘informed consent’ and medical malpractice
As this blog has discussed, doctors in this state owe Kentuckians several important duties. For one, they must diagnose their patients accurately or, at a minimum, follow the right process for ensuring their diagnoses are correct as often as possible.Obviously, when...
Who is responsible for a fatal crash in winter weather?
Snow and ice has returned to the Kentucky roadways, and there could be more of the wintry precipitation in the upcoming weeks.As the residents of this state know, these sorts of conditions make the roads in the area hazardous. Unfortunately, some drivers might not...