2023

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a severe condition that can have long-term consequences on a person's physical, cognitive, and emotional functioning. The long-term effects of a TBI vary depending on the severity, the location of the injury in the brain, and the age and overall health of the individual. Long-Term Consequences of a Mild...

Slip and fall accidents can occur in a variety of settings, and when they result in injuries, they can lead to lawsuits against the property owner or manager. Here are some common causes of slip and fall lawsuits.  Wet or Slippery Floors  Slip and fall lawsuits often arise from wet or slippery floors that...

In Kentucky, when a person dies as a result of another party’s negligent or intentional actions, it is generally considered a wrongful death.  Elements of a Wrongful Death Case Under Kentucky law, the following elements make up a wrongful death case: A human being lost their life. Another’s negligence or intentional harm caused their...

On February 8, 2023, the nationally recognized Train Derailment Firms of Bryant Law Center, Fayard and Honeycutt, Strauss Troy Attorneys At Law, and Davis Environmental Law joined forces to file a class-action lawsuit against Norfolk Southern. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court in Youngstown, OH regarding the Norfolk Southern freight train...

PADUCAH — Incidents of serious eye infections, permanent injury, blindness, and in at least one case — death — have been linked to the now recalled EzriCare and Delsam Pharma Artificial Tears. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the drops contained Pseudomonas Aeruginosa — a bacteria that's becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics. The CDC says people most at-risk...

When visiting a loved one in a nursing home, keep the following warning signs of abuse in mind.  Physical Abuse  Physical abuse can involve hitting, kicking, biting, punching, pinching, improperly restraining, burning, or any other kind of intentional harm.  Warning Signs Unexplained injuries Open wounds Cuts Bruises Welts Bite marks Burns Fractures Sprains Marks...

A wide variety of factors lead to truck accidents in Kentucky, but the most common causes are as follows.  Distracted Driving  Driving long strenuous hours can take a toll on truck drivers, making it very easy for distractions to take their attention off the road. Typical forms of distractions include: Texting or talking on...

As a consumer, you expect the products you purchase online or at a retail store to be safe for use in your home, but unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. Many products get recalled because they are defective and have the potential to cause serious injury or even death.  Types of Product Defects Three...