A recent study by Safe Kids Worldwide places Louisville teens at risk of pedestrian accidents. The most concerning data is the recent and continued rise in pedestrian injury accidents, many of which are teenagers and children. The study shows the risk of pedestrian injury for a 16 to 19 year old Louisville teen has risen … Continued
Are motorcycles more likely to be in an accident in Louisville? The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports 5,172 people lost their lives in motorcycle accidents in 2017. This is twice as high as the number of fatalities on a motorcycle 10 years earlier (2007). The number of motorcycle related fatalities has continued to climb … Continued
A recent Supreme Court ruling in a FELA related injury case finds some of the railroad’s payment to injured workers for missed wages is taxable. This may have an impact on FELA related settlements going forward and how awards are structured. The opinion in BNSF Railway Co Vs Loos likens the payments to compensate for … Continued
Serious injury or loss of life in a work related accident often leads to a third party injury claim. Job sites and construction zones can present some of the most dangerous conditions for workers in Kentucky. There are often workers from several different companies sharing a job site. There may be scaffolding, heavy equipment such … Continued
Is it possible to prove the driver who caused the accident was texting or distracted by cell phone use? The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration has warned the use of a cell phone and/or texting while driving is much more dangerous than driving under the influence. In Kentucky, texting while driving is illegal. Statistics … Continued
Truck drivers are not the only source of liability in a truck accident resulting in serious injury or wrongful death. Trucking companies are liable for truck accidents due to poor maintenance or fleet safety practices. Federal regulations require all trucking companies and commercial motor carriers to regularly and systematically inspect, maintain and repair every vehicle … Continued
Recent findings in a study by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) lead to a troubling conclusion: US nursing homes are overstating their staffing. The fact is nursing home staffing issues lead to neglect and injuries for patients in those nursing homes. CMS provided a five star rating system for nursing homes which … Continued
As students return to class the experienced personal injury attorneys at HLH would like to share a few back-to-school driving tips to avoid injuries in a car accident. Returning to a normal school year schedule means more vehicles are going to be on the road, especially in the morning and at the end of each … Continued
Why is FELA injury compensation so important to those who work on Kentucky railroads? Railroad workers must put in long hours on the job, and are asked to perform difficult and dangerous work. The risks a railroad worker encounters in a normal work day are much higher than many other professions. When an injury occurs, … Continued
A recent study by the Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows accidents associated with speeding lead to serious injuries due to the increased forces at impact. This research also showed the risk of suffering an injury in a motor vehicle accident is lower for those who travel near the median speed of the roadway, and … Continued
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