Who is responsible for a dangerous or defective product?
Victims of a dangerous or defective product may wonder who is responsible for the impact of a dangerous or defective product they have suffered. It is important for victims injured by a dangerous or defective product to be familiar with the legal remedies available to them and who may be liable for the damages they […]
Birth injuries that are often associated with medical malpractice
The safety surrounding pregnancy and labor is always progressing. Procedures and protocols improve along with the technology available, so there tend to be fewer risks associated with childbirth as a whole. However, unfortunately, birth injuries are not entirely avoidable, and some children suffer injuries that impact their entire lives. While some birth injuries are unavoidable, […]
Ford and Volvo recall millions of cars
Automobile recalls are not uncommon by any means. Often we hear of a certain make and model being recalled due to some minor malfunction that needs correction. However, Ford and Volvo have recently issued a massive recall for a defect that could potentially result in death. Ford and Volvo, in conjunction with Kiekert automobile supply, […]
Dresser recalled because of entrapment concerns
Many people in the Somerset area enjoy modern and well-made furniture. There are lots of places to now get our furniture online, but with so many different furniture manufacturers it can be hard to know which manufacturers are making safety their first priority and which products are safety hazards. A popular online furniture store, Joybird, […]
Hit? Know the steps to take next and seek a fair settlement
Crashes can happen for various reasons, and people in Kentucky see a lot of them. If you take I-75 or other busy highways, then you’re probably used to seeing a crash every few days. Unfortunately, there may come a time when you are the victim of a car crash in Somerset or a nearby area. […]
NDMA found in 4th-most prescribed medication in the U.S.
When a medication that you take is found to have a carcinogen in its makeup, it can make you furious. Yes, you need the medication, but you don’t want to increase your risk of getting cancer because of certain ingredients being present. High levels of a probable carcinogen called NDMA were found in the diabetes […]
Children again face injuries from strong magnets
Children in Kentucky and across the country faced threats of injury from small and extremely strong magnets when they hit the toy market several years ago. Several children were hospitalized, and the magnet toys were banned as a result. The small balls can be swallowed. Once inside the digestive system, they can pull together and […]
Bill to let CDL holders under 21 drive interstate raises concern
Kentucky residents who work in the trucking industry should know about the hearing that the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Transportation and Safety held regarding certain trucking-related issues. The most prominent of these issues was the proposal of a bill back in February 2019 that, if passed, would allow CDL holders under the age of 21 […]
Tips for addressing commercial driver fatigue
Commercial motor vehicle drivers in Kentucky and across the U.S. face a number of safety hazards on the road, and one of them is their own drowsiness. Studies show that being awake for 18 consecutive hours is like having a BAC of .08; in other words, drowsy driving is similar to drunk driving in its […]
Insulin pumps part of urgent recall over potential dosing issues
Diabetes is a much more common medical condition than it once was, but there are also now many more options available to people with both forms of diabetes than there were years ago. Type 1 diabetes is a genetic condition that typically has childhood onset, while type 2 diabetes often develops later in life, potentially […]
