What you’ll learn from this article: As technology advances, so do the safety features offered in everyday products—and cars are no exception. From the period between 1960 and 2012, it is estimated that 600,000 lives were saved thanks to improved safety features in cars. As it’s now 2023 and the features available in vehicles today […]
In 2021, there were over 36,000 work-related injuries in Kentucky. That’s a rate of about 3,100 incidents for every 100,000 full-time employees. While this number has been on a steady decline, the average is still higher than the rest of the country. Some injuries sustained on the job are more severe than others. It is […]
McCoy & Sparks is proud to announce that Mike Niemietz has become a partner in the law firm. Mike has been with the firm since 2014 primarily handling criminal and domestic cases, along with running an active civil and personal injury practice. Mike is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association and the Nelson County […]
Summary: Some doctors hold negative or prejudiced views about their patients—either explicitly or implicitly—that can affect the care a patient receives and even lead to permanent disability and death. Forty percent of doctors admit to having some degree of bias, and 12 million patients are misdiagnosed each year. How should you proceed if you think […]
What you’ll learn reading this article: Physician burnout was already on the rise before the COVID-19 pandemic. Medical mistakes are happening every day in Kentucky. If you’re injured due to a medical error, you can sue for compensation. Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, healthcare workers were already facing another type of crisis: burnout. A National […]
Summary: Jackknife truck accidents happen when a semi-truck or tractor-trailer loses control and the trailer pushes from behind until it spins the tractor around. It leaves the semi-truck looking like a folded pocket knife. . Here’s a diagram from Wikipedia: A jackknifed truck is very dangerous. This type of accident causes thousands of fatalities across […]
Something all drivers must learn, but especially new ones, is that simply following the rules of the road is not always guaranteed to keep you safe. While knowing traffic laws is key to passing your driver’s education course and driver’s test, once you’re on your own on the road, some of your safety is at […]
Summary: Incarcerated people face dangers from other inmates, guards, and their environment. When an incarcerated person is hurt, they have rights and often need legal representation. Here in Kentucky, about 41,000 people are incarcerated and 89,000 people will book in and out of our local jails in an average year. These incarcerated people face a […]
It used to be that dogs and their owners would be allowed one “free” bite before being found liable. This so-called “one-bite rule” was popularized because an owner could claim, “How would I know if my dog was dangerous until their first attack?” The problem with the one-bite rule, however, was that even though no […]
Summary: In the midst of the pandemic, Kentuckians are working together to support one another and give back to our frontline healthcare workers. At McCoy & Sparks, we want to give back too. For healthcare workers who live and work in our area and who work directly with patients in today’s environment, our team is […]
