The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have each proposed new rules that would make speed limiters mandatory on all commercial vehicles weighing 26,000 lbs. or more. The speed limiters would...
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Injuries to the Brachial Plexus in Infants
Despite being one of the most common medical procedures handled by any hospital, birth can be a complex, traumatic procedure, both for the mother and the infant. There are hundreds of ways that a birth can go wrong, and just as many injuries that an infant could...
Major Verdict against Chain of Nursing Homes with Numerous Locations in Kentucky
After three tragic death of residents, a nursing home chain is facing a $5.5 million verdict for its negligence which was found to cause the most recent of those deaths. The company has been the subject of numerous complaints, has a history of health and safety...
New Lawsuit Filed by Heart Surgery Patients who Experienced Neurological Problems After Operation
A lawsuit has been filed by two heart surgery patients who were left with metal artifacts after their surgeries. Both patients' surgeries were completed with the help of the da Vinci Xi robotic surgical device, and the victims claim that the device's manufacturer,...
Lexington Car Accident Attorneys Helping Injury Victims Throughout Eastern Kentucky
There were over 125,000 crashes on Kentucky roads in 2014, causing over 23,000 injuries and more than 600 deaths. In 2015, the death toll from Kentucky car accidents rose to 761. The most tragic fact about these injuries and deaths is that the vast majority of car...
Failure to Diagnose Illnesses Can Result in Serious Health Consequences
Unless you have an advanced medical degree, you're at the mercy of your doctor to accurately assess your symptoms and recommend a course of action. However, sometimes doctors fail to competently perform this task. Late or missed diagnosis can permanently affect your...
Jury Awards $72 Million to Victim of Cancer Caused by Talcum Powder
In the first award of its kind, a Missouri jury has awarded $72 million to the family of a woman whose ovarian cancer was linked to her talcum powder use. Johnson & Johnson, the manufacturer of Johnson's Baby Powder and Shower to Shower, was ordered to pay the...
Report Finds that Nursing Malpractice Claims Rising
As health care costs rise, larger and larger percentages of patients' medical care may be provided by nurses and nurse practitioners. While most of us may think of medical malpractice claims as being lodged against doctors alone, the individual responsible for your...
Federal Rules Change to Mandate Electronic Logging Devices in Trucks, as Accident Highlights Need for the Change
Updating a rule that has long relied on outdated technology, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has published a regulation requiring that commercial truck and bus drivers use electronic logging devices to track the number of hours they drive each...
Factors in a Rear-End Crash that Lead to Long-Term Whiplash Injuries
If you've been in a rear-end crash, you know how painful it can be to wake up the next morning and feel the effects of the crash on your back and neck. While some crashes can cause long-term pain, others might leave you feeling fine in a matter of days or weeks. One...
