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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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. […]

If you are one of the many Kentuckians who received a metal-on-metal hip replacement prior to 2014, you should be aware that this medical device could be damaging your body without your realizing it. As reported in The New York Times, if you still suffer pain in that hip today, it may be due to […]

When people are involved in a car crash in Kentucky, they may think they are unharmed because they do not have any broken bones. Some injuries may not always be obvious, though. In the days after the collision, someone may realize that his or her neck hurts from whiplash. According to WebMD, someone might have whiplash […]

Motor vehicles are a source of convenience in modern society. However, they are also a source of great risk. Because they travel at high speeds, the potential is always there for a serious crash. The result could be catastrophic property damage or severe injuries. Some crashes even prove fatal to the occupants of the vehicles […]

Regardless of the roadway or location, nothing changes the fact that safely sharing the road with other vehicles is of utmost importance. While driving, you must keep your eyes open for large commercial trucks. These vehicles are often the biggest on the road, meaning that an accident with one of them can result in serious […]

At the Law Office of Richard Hay in Kentucky, we know how devastating a medical error can be. We also know that while surgeons sometimes cannot foresee and warn you against every possible danger of a particular surgical procedure, nevertheless you have the right to sue them should you suffer further pain and injury as […]

It is no surprise that using a cellphone while driving is extremely dangerous for motorists and everyone else on the road. It is so dangerous in fact, that many states prohibit drivers from using hand-held cellphones. Although Kentucky has yet to initiate such legislation, people use both hand-held and hands-free cellphones while driving. Hands-free cellphones […]

When residents of Kentucky like you get involved in a car crash, there can be many different contributing factors. One factor that can be overlooked is the possibility that faulty auto parts were involved. At the Law Office of Richard Hay, we carefully examine all angles of what may or may not cause an accident, […]

Whether in a car accident, a contact sport, or in everyday life, any blow to the head is cause for concern. Even if a victim does not lose consciousness or show immediate symptoms, he or she may still need immediate medical attention to assess any damage, and may require months of treatment to deal with […]