According to the National Institute for Standards and Technology, there are about 1 million forklifts operating in the U.S. with over 2 million forklift operators who are trained and certified to use them. With those high numbers, forklift accidents are bound to happen. The National Safety Council’s latest figures say work-related forklift accidents accounted for 7,290... read more
Key Points of This Article: Hiring the right car accident attorney comes with many benefits, including potentially gaining a higher-compensation outcome. You can avoid making common mistakes while searching for the best car accident attorney in Kentucky. Ask key questions to reveal whether you need an attorney and determine which attorney is the best option... read more
Key Points of this Article Wrongful death occurs when someone’s death results from another person’s negligence. Car accidents are some of the most common causes of wrongful death. Wrongful death settlements are awarded based on the damages or financial losses suffered by the surviving family members of the deceased. The death of a loved one... read more
Key Points of this Article Neck and shoulder pain after a car accident could be a sign of a severe shoulder injury. If you sustain a shoulder injury after a car accident, seek medical attention as soon as possible. You can file a lawsuit for shoulder pain after a car accident if your injury meets... read more
If you’ve experienced a personal injury that was caused by another person’s negligence, you may wonder if it’s possible for you to receive compensation from the at-fault party in court. You have every right to seek damage from the negligent party, but you need to be able to prove that their negligence directly resulted in... read more
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are incredibly common in the United States and can leave victims with permanent limitations. Cognitive problems from a traumatic brain injury happen all the time. Some of the most common causes of TBIs include car accidents, slip and fall accidents, and bullet wounds. March is officially brain injury awareness month, and... read more
Key Points of This Article: Causes of chain-reaction collisions How liability is determined after a multi-car accident How an experienced attorney can help you gather evidence and prove fault to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve Chain reaction collisions involving multiple vehicles, also known as a pile-up, can result in severe injuries and other... read more
Key Points of This Article A lack of workplace safeguards for coal miners represents an incredible failure of oversight that puts workers at risk of a tragic accident, preventable fatality, or lifelong illness. The presence of harmful substances or related environmental hazards should not occur inside Kentucky coal mines without the proper precautions to keep... read more
Key Points of This Article Rhoads & Rhoads is pleased to welcome Attorney Emma McFarland to its Owensboro legal team. McFarland will be practicing in the areas of personal injury, Social Security Disability, and Workers’ Compensation. The firm is almost exclusively personal injury law, with the main office located in Owensboro and led by attorney... read more
Key Points of This Article: Long-term disability insurance pays a portion of your income if you’re disabled through illness or injury, or an accident, and find yourself out of work for an extended time. This type of plan is not workers’ compensation, which is a benefit used after being injured on the job, and it’s not short-term... read more
