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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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Posted on Dec. 12 2013 in Personal Injury Cases
Working in a position that requires you to climb a ladder or scaffolding is a potentially dangerous position. Depending on the project, the height of the scaffolding and the distance that you climbed, you may face major injuries that are expensive to treat. After you fall from a ladder or scaffolding at work it may be time to seek the help of a Louisville personal injury attorney to file an appropriate claim against your employer. Personal Injuries That May Occur Depending on your job and position, the injuries that you may reasonably be expected to face may vary. In the case of construction or engineering work, it is possible that
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Posted on Dec. 9 2013 in Personal Injury Cases
Pedestrian accidents include incidents where individuals are hit by motor vehicles or are harmed by improper walkway conditions. Reports from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association estimate that around 5,000 pedestrians die in motor vehicle related accidents every year- over 78,000 pedestrians suffer from severe injuries due to these accidents. The number of pedestrian accidents that occur each year are staggering. Last year alone there were 1,035 reported accidents with pedestrians in Kentucky, and 351 in Louisville alone. These accidents lead to 891 total injuries, as well as 47 that involved fatalities. While the number of Louisville car accidents saw a decline in 2018, pedestrian accidents still pose a grave
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Posted on Oct. 18 2013 in Personal Injury Cases
This is an interesting question we sometimes receive from injured parties. To clarify: if an individual is drunk or has been drinking alcohol and then is injured due to another person’s negligence, is the negligent party still at fault? From our experience, we know that the legal definition of negligence may be confusing to some people. To clarify matters, negligence is any form of conduct that does not live up to the accepted standards of behavior established by law to protect others against unreasonable risk or harm. The Meaning of Negligence A person can be described as negligent if he or she has deviated from reasonable conduct that is expected
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