2026

A rape kit, also referred to as a sexual assault forensic exam, is used to collect physical evidence from a survivor's body and clothing following a sexual assault. These exams are performed by professionals who take the highest degree of care while preserving crucial evidence. The evidence collected may provide information about the perpetrator...

Sexual abuse and assault often cause lasting physical and emotional trauma for survivors. Seeking justice can be a crucial part of the healing process, helping survivors regain a sense of control and hold perpetrators responsible for their actions.  Bryant Law Center’s sexual assault attorneys represent survivors in civil claims against individual abusers and negligent...

Key Takeaways / Summary: A Sexual Assault Forensic Exam collects physical evidence, provides medical treatment, and preserves options for justice. Specially trained nurses perform the exam with survivor comfort, safety, and complete consent at every step. You have full control during the exam and can pause, skip, or stop any part of the process...

PADUCAH, Ky. — August 14, 2026 — Bryant Law Center has filed a lawsuit in Trigg Circuit Court on behalf of a six-year-old former Trigg County Primary School student, alleging the child was repeatedly sexually abused by an older student while riding a Trigg County school bus during the 2025–2026 school year. The lawsuit...

PADUCAH, Ky. —  July 30, 2026 — Bryant Law Center is proud to announce the return of its Annual Veterans Fish Fry, a tradition dedicated to honoring the men and women who have served our country. This year's event, held in partnership with Murtco and hosted once again at Bob's Drive-In in Paducah, will...

As another school year begins, Kentucky roads will soon be filled with more students walking, families dropping off children, and school buses carrying kids to and from the classroom. With increased traffic comes a greater responsibility for drivers to make safety a priority. This back-to-school season, Kentucky drivers should be aware of an important...

PFAS Contamination From Biosolids May Be Impacting Your Land — You Could Be Eligible for Compensation For decades, treated sewage sludge, commonly called biosolids, has been applied to farms, pastureland, and other properties as a soil amendment. While many landowners accepted biosolids in good faith, recent research has raised concerns that some biosolids may...

Complaint in Marshall Circuit Court alleges decades of carcinogenic emissions from the Westlake and former Goodrich operations — and the concealment of private air-monitoring data from regulators and the public PADUCAH, Ky. — June 15, 2026 — A complaint filed today in Marshall Circuit Court alleges that the rare liver cancer of former Calvert City...

If you were injured in a car accident this year, you may have heard people talking about changes to Kentucky's no-fault insurance laws and wondered what they mean for you. The good news is that while some important updates took effect in 2026, Kentucky is still a no-fault state. Drivers can still rely on...

PADUCAH, Ky. — On Saturday, May 30, 2026, Bryant Law Center welcomed hundreds of community members to downtown Paducah for the inaugural Red, White & Blues Block Party, a celebration of first responders, local pride, and the spirit that brings western Kentucky together. The idea for the event was inspired by former Bryant Law...