As you know, you can be in an accident whenever you get into a vehicle. However, some times of the year are more dangerous than others. You and other Kentucky residents should understand that many traffic dangers are increased during the holiday season. Christmas and New Year’s Day are two of the most dangerous days […]

The holiday season is a time of magic for young children. The promise of a visit from Santa and many fun new toys fills the season with anticipation and excitement. It is also enjoyable for parents, who get to experience the happiness of their children and fulfill their wishes by giving them gifts. With any […]

Despite the term “accident” being used to describe vehicular collisions, the truth of the matter is that many of these events are not accidents in the true sense of the word. In fact, too many people in Kentucky are seriously injured or even killed due simply to the negligence and recklessness of other people. According […]

It is virtually impossible to travel Kentucky’s roadways and not encounter commercial trucks, but that does not make sharing the road with these heavy, oversize vehicles any less anxiety-inducing for motorists. While semi-trucks present certain dangers simply because they are so large, which can make them difficult to see or navigate around, they can prove […]

An admission to the hospital can be frightening because you don’t know for sure what’s going to happen. You have to ensure that you are taking steps to keep yourself safe and protected while you are a patient. There are many different things that you can do to increase your chance of remaining as healthy […]

No one expects to sit down to use the toilet and have it explode. Yet, there have been at least 14 injured when components inside the toilet tanks exploded while it was in use. The component, the Sloan Flushmate III Pressure-Assist Flushing System, uses water pressure combined with air to make toilets flush forcefully. However, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]