Every year, thousands of workers are injured on the job. In 2021 alone, private industry employers reported over 2 million workplace injuries and illnesses. However, of all the industries, the construction industry is among the worst when it comes to the number of injuries reported. According to OSHA, of all fatal occupational injuries reported, almost […]
Truck accidents involving large semi-trucks and other vehicles are often some of the worst accidents a person can experience. Working with an experienced Kentucky truck accident injury lawyer can make a huge difference in your case and the settlement you are awarded. Commercial trucks weigh thousands of pounds and are much larger than other vehicles, […]
Bicycle riding has always been a popular activity, but it has recently become even more common as newer generations use it not just for recreational purposes but also for commuting to live more sustainably and affordably. Unfortunately, this means bicycle accidents have increased as well. According to the CDC, an average of 1,000 cyclists are […]
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI), and every year, over 64,000 people die from TBIs, meaning that a concussion is not something that should be ignored. Unfortunately, concussions are a common occurrence after car accidents. If you suffer from a concussion after a Kentucky car accident, it’s important that you get […]
A summertime fall can take you by surprise. After all, most people tend to think about falls as something that typically occurs in the icy winter months. However, slip and fall accidents occur all year long, and there are special risks to summertime activities to be aware of. If you were injured in a slip […]
Though hearing loss is not often associated with car accidents, it can and does occur after these kinds of incidents. This is because the head and neck are often areas that become injured in car accidents, and when the head or neck sustains trauma, it can result in ear damage. While some people might only […]
Wrong-way collisions are serious incidents that can result in devastating damages and injuries. These types of accidents tend to happen unexpectedly to innocent drivers who suddenly find another car driving toward them from the opposite direction. When this happens, there is often little time to react or potentially nowhere to go to get out of […]
Motorcycles are both a convenient mode of transportation and an enjoyable hobby for Kentucky residents. However, despite the joys they can bring, motorcycles are also inherently dangerous—more than other kinds of vehicles. For this reason, motorcycle riders must take extra precautions to keep themselves and their passengers safe to avoid motorcycle crashes in Kentucky. Motorcyclists […]
Injuries from a car accident are not always immediate. In fact, it is not uncommon for their to be delayed injury symptoms 24 to 48 hours following a car accident. In this blog, we discuss some of the most common injuries that typically have delayed pain and symptoms, as well as the reasons why these […]
Summary: A traumatic brain injury can change your life forever because it’s often permanent. The long-term effects of TBI not only effects you physically, but emotionally, interpersonally, financially, and professionally. When someone is slammed around or crushed by the impact of an accident, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) will sometimes result. Traumatic brain injuries are […]
