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Posted on May. 19 2014 in Personal Injury Cases
The Kentucky Supreme Court recently reached a decision, which now makes a landlord liable if a tenant’s dog attacks someone on the leased premises. In the plurality opinion, it was determined by that court that the landlord would be considered the statutory owner of the dog if the landlord agreed that the dog could be kept on their leased premises. What does this recent ruling mean in regards to dog attacks on rental property? Under the new statues, the landlord takes responsibility of a dog when they allow a tenant to have the dog on or about their property. In order to be considered “on or about” the leased property,
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Posted on May. 15 2014 in Personal Injury Cases
With the increased popularity of sexy curves (think Beyonce. J. Lo, or Jessica Biel), savvy women are fully aware of the advantages that a seductive derrière delivers when it comes to attracting men. In a 2010 New Jersey case, a model named Anivia Cruz-Dilworth, was arrested and charged with administering toxic silicone calk buttock boosting injections to six women. The women ended up seeking medical attention and some required surgery according to the Newark based Star-Ledger newspaper. A judge threw out the case because any law that Cruz-Dilworth had broken was not specified in the indictment. Minerva Rodriguez was interested in a buttock augmentation. She contacted an unlicensed individual who
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Posted on May. 7 2014 in Personal Injury Cases
One of the most difficult decisions we will ever have to make is whether or not to put our parents or grandparents into a skilled nursing facility. Once that decision has been made however, we expect our loved ones to receive proper care and treatment while under the care of the medical staff. Kentucky Elder Abuse Statistics A release of data from Kentucky Elder Abuse Committee outlining their findings showed that nearly 17,000 reports of potential abuse were reported in 2012. Unfortunately, more than 7,500 of these reports had merit. The most common cases included: Caretaker neglect – more than 340 seniors were neglected by their caretakers Exploitation – the
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Posted on Mar. 26 2014 in Personal Injury Cases
In 2013-2014, 16 pedestrians and 1 cyclist were fatally injured by a car, according to the Kentucky State Police. An additional 50 drivers were killed during a car accident. 334 pedestrians were injured in accidents involving automobiles, as were 130 cyclists and 3,800 motorists. A safer Louisville impacts all residents and makes the city a more attractive place for tourists, visitors, and residents. Having an experienced Louisville car accident attorney on your side can also ensure a car accident victim and/or their families receive their fair compensation for damages, pain and suffering. While accidents happen for many reasons, there were some disturbing commonalities in these fatal accidents. Driver inattention and
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Posted on Mar. 26 2014 in Personal Injury Cases
The 2013 bicycle collision statistics are now available, and we have compiled a detailed infographic to help you take them in. Despite some improvements, bicycling remains fairly dangerous on busy Louisville streets. About 130 of last year’s bike crashes involved bodily harm. Compared to 2012, the city reported eight less injuries and three fewer deaths. One bicyclist was killed in a collision during 2013. Many different factors contributed to these bike accidents. Poor visibility remains a common problem in bike crashes; roughly six out of 10 collisions happened at night. About 20 incidents occurred when someone failed to yield the right-of-way. Meanwhile, inattentive driving caused approximately 33 crashes. Rain or
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Posted on Mar. 26 2014 in Personal Injury Cases
While fewer pedestrians were injured or killed by cars in 2013 than in 2012, much work remains to be done to make Louisville safer for all residents. In 2013, there were 346 pedestrian accidents in the city of Louisville, with 334 of these resulting in injuries and 16 in fatalities. In addition, 48 of those collisions involved property damage. Unfortunately, in many of these cases drivers are, simply, not paying attention and cause serious injury to innocent pedestrians. In 2012, there were 351 pedestrian accidents in the city, with 305 of these resulting in injuries, but only 6 resulted in fatalities. While the overall number of pedestrian accidents from 2012
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Posted on Mar. 12 2014 in Personal Injury Cases
Nearly every child has to deal with occasional bumps and scrapes, but sometimes kids come home from daycare with injuries that never should have happened. These injuries happen for a number of reasons. There may be a lack of supervision caused by either inattentive staff or the inability of the daycare center to hold up proper staff levels. Or sometimes, a child comes home with an injury due to abuse. If you suspect your child has been injured at a daycare facility, contact our Louisville personal injury lawyers. Abuse By a Daycare Worker Scott County District Court Records describe an incident that occurred back in August of 2013, where a
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Posted on Feb. 19 2014 in Dangerous Drug Information,Personal Injury Cases
The Teleflex ISIS HVT Tracheal Tube Cuffed with Subglottic Secretion Suction Port was the first convertible endotracheal tube put on the market. Its design met the needs of both patients who required long-term and short-term ventilation. Unfortunately, issues have been brought to the attention of Teleflex about their product, which led to them to voluntarily recall the product. What can go wrong with the ISIS HVT tube? There were many complaints about the tracheal tube regarding its propensity to kink during use. If a kink occurs during the process of using the tube, it can cause a patient to have inadequate ventilation, which can lead to serious injuries such as
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Posted on Dec. 17 2013 in Personal Injury Cases
With winter weather rolling in across the United States, it is important to recognize the laws that may apply to the particular conditions. Among the concerns that may arise is the possibility of slipping and falling on a patch of ice or snow, which results in an injury. When you are injured due to a slip or fall on snow or ice, working with an injury attorney may be the best way to manage the situation. Locate the Responsible Party A slip and fall on snow or ice can seem complicated if you do not have a clear individual or company who is considered negligent or responsible for the incident.
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Posted on Dec. 16 2013 in Personal Injury Cases
Hiring an injury or accident attorney can seem complicated. That is why it is important to ask certain questions about your lawyer and the firm before you move forward with your accident or injury case. The right questions can help you determine if an attorney is right for your goals and concerns. How Do You Charge? Before you take any steps to hire an attorney, find out how you are expected to pay the fees. Although many lawyers may use a contingency agreement, each attorney is different and may have a different policy. In most cases, you will not pay any fees until after you win your case and receive
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