Are self-driving cars really safe?
As a Kentucky driver, you may fantasize about the day when you can finally get into your car and command it to take you where you want to go all by itself and without your intervention. Movies and TV shows to the contrary, the day of the totally self-driving car still remains far in the […]
Information to look for following a commercial truck accident
Commercial truck accidents in the Somerset area are more complicated than typical auto accidents. Collisions that involve commercial trucks may end up including additional parties in the matter than just the driver who struck your automobile. To make sure you do not lose out when you seek injury compensation, you should know what information to […]
Follow these tips to reduce your car accident risk
Driving through Somerset is just as dangerous as driving through any other city in Kentucky. This is because there are thousands of people on the road all operating large pieces of machinery that can easily cause severe injuries and death if handled improperly. This means that each driver has a responsibility to follow traffic laws […]
What goes into an accident reconstruction?
If you have ever been involved in a Kentucky motor vehicle accident, you likely are familiar with the accident reports that local law enforcement officers submit, including the sketches of the accident scene that notes which vehicle ended up where and from which direction. What you may not be aware of, however, is that trained […]
Understanding medical device recalls
At the Law Office of Richard Hay, we realize that many Kentuckians have undergone surgery to have a medical device implanted in their bodies, such as a pacemaker, stent, artificial hip, etc. Often these devices malfunction or fail, and when they do, their manufacturers or the Food and Drug Administration recall them. As the FDA […]
Learn what to do after a product recall
You purchased the latest widget sold by Acme Enterprises. It worked well for you for its intended purpose. You considered yourself a satisfied customer. Out of the blue, you happen to read a report about a product recall of that very widget you bought. Despite the fact that you have never had any problems with […]
Natural remedy manufacturer announces product recall
Many parents, for whatever reasons, are more comfortable giving their youngsters medications and remedies that are made from all-natural ingredients as opposed to those churned out by “Big Pharma,” to which the nation’s pharmaceutical is frequently referred. Perhaps treating their children with nature-based supplements is just a corollary to the organic lifestyles that these families […]
Understanding pacemaker failure
Patients in Kentucky who have undergone a surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker should be aware that these medical devices tend do malfunction far more often than their manufacturers acknowledge. Such was the finding of a recent study reported by Nova, the popular PBS series. Based on the research of a University of California physician, […]
What are common causes of truck accidents?
As a motorist in Kentucky, you may be familiar with driving alongside commercial tractor trailers on a regular basis. These massive vehicles are vital to the economy, as they distribute necessary goods across the state and throughout the country. Due to their length, height and weight, tractor trailers must be operated by specially trained drivers […]
Just when you thought it was safe to get back on the highway
Another major automaker has issued a recall of some of its models due to a defective part. Recently, Ford announced they were recalling approximately 550,000 SUVs and cars sold to consumers in North America. The problem appears to lie with the gearshifts. The bushing connecting the transmission to the shifter cable is prone to breakage. […]
