Meinhart, Smith & Manning PLLC http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/news_index.html Meinhart, Smith & Manning PLLC News en-us Thu, 17 May 2012 19:47:16 -0400 Thu, 17 May 2012 19:47:16 -0400 makespace! all things web :: www.makespaceweb.com emanning@meinhartlaw.com info@makespacelab.com 1440 The Daubert Standard and Expert Witnesses http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/The-Daubert-Standard-and-Expert-Witnesses The standard governs the admissibility of expert witness testimony during US federal legal proceedings and over half of state proceedings like KY personal injury cases. Fri, 18 May 2012 14:50:00 -0400 http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/The-Daubert-Standard-and-Expert-Witnesses Spinal Cord Injury Treatments http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Spinal-Cord-Injury-Treatments Spinal Cord Injury is a heartbreaking condition usually caused by car accidents, slips and falls, or workplace injuries when there is a sudden, traumatic blow to the spine that fractures or dislocates vertebrae. Each injury attorney at our law firm offers confident representation when it comes to handling SCI cases. Thu, 17 May 2012 14:45:00 -0400 http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Spinal-Cord-Injury-Treatments Kentucky Motorcycle Accidents http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Kentucky-Motorcycle-Accidents An unexpected accident can put a cyclist in financial distress when there is not an experienced KY attorney on the case. Some cyclists may think to recover from their own insurance if they prepared for an accident by obtaining motorcycle insurance, but there may not be enough coverage to compensate in each loss category such as liability, property, medical, underinsured/uninsured, and collision, or when the limits in each category are not enough to pay for damages. Thu, 17 May 2012 14:29:00 -0400 http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Kentucky-Motorcycle-Accidents Unique Aspects of Motor Vehicle Accidents in Kentucky http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Unique-Aspects-of-Motor-Vehicle-Accidents-in-Kentucky Motor vehicle accidents occur all across the country, however, there are certain aspects of road accidents that are specific to Kentucky and other states in its geographic proximity. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:56:00 -0400 http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Unique-Aspects-of-Motor-Vehicle-Accidents-in-Kentucky Motorcycle Safety http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Motorcycle-Safety Motorcycle accidents can be severe, particularly for the motorcyclist. Motorcycles are generally smaller than other vehicles on the road, and as a result, motorcyclists are subject to greater damage in the event of a collision. Sat, 31 Mar 2012 16:01:00 -0400 http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Motorcycle-Safety Cell Phone Restrictions Reduce Motor Vehicle Deaths http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Cell-Phone-Restrictions-Reduce-Motor-Vehicle-Deaths As cell phones became more prevalent in todayâs world, so too did the number of drivers using their cell phones. Naturally, researchers began studying the impact of cell phone usage on motor vehicle accidents. Studies produced enough results to push lawmakers in states like California to pass laws restricting cell phone usage while driving. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Cell-Phone-Restrictions-Reduce-Motor-Vehicle-Deaths Fixing The Blind Spots Problem http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Fixing-The-Blind-Spots-Problem The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently recommended a new rule that would require rearview back-up cameras in all new cars, pickup trucks and SUVs by the year 2014. The rule was recommended in an effort to curb rear view collisions because nearly all vehicles have significant blind spots. Blind spots are areas the driver cannot see either by turning around or looking in the mirrors. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Fixing-The-Blind-Spots-Problem Accidents Are Still Important Medical and Legal Matters Even if You Can Walk Away http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Accidents-Are-Still-Important-Medical-and-Legal-Matters-Even-if-You-Can-Walk-Away After an automobile, truck accident, or motorcycle accident, the drivers can often walk away on their own without any assistance or treatment. This gives many people the impression that they are uninjured and do not need to consult any professionals. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:53:00 -0400 http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Accidents-Are-Still-Important-Medical-and-Legal-Matters-Even-if-You-Can-Walk-Away Kentucky Motor Vehicle Accident Fatalities Down Slightly in 2011 http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Kentucky-Motor-Vehicle-Accident-Fatalities-Down-Slightly-in-2011 According to the official website of the Kentucky State Police, Kentucky motor vehicle accident fatalities were down slightly for 2011 as compared to 2010. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:42:00 -0500 http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Kentucky-Motor-Vehicle-Accident-Fatalities-Down-Slightly-in-2011 Why Taking Action Immediately is Vital to Success in a Motor Vehicle Accident Case http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Why-Taking-Action-Immediately-is-Vital-to-Success-in-a-Motor-Vehicle-Accident-Case In the event of a motor vehicle accident where the other driver is at fault, it�s extremely important that you take action as quickly as possible. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:43:00 -0500 http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Why-Taking-Action-Immediately-is-Vital-to-Success-in-a-Motor-Vehicle-Accident-Case Mature Drivers More Likely to Be Involved in a Serious Accident? http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Mature-Drivers-More-Likely-to-Be-Involved-in-a-Serious-Accident As cliched as it may seem, older drivers are statistically more likely to be a victim of motor vehicle accident fatalities. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:44:00 -0500 http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Mature-Drivers-More-Likely-to-Be-Involved-in-a-Serious-Accident How to Obtain a Motor Vehicle Accident Report in Kentucky http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/How-to-Obtain-a-Motor-Vehicle-Accident-Report-in-Kentucky When you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident in Kentucky, itâs very important to quickly begin taking action to pursue any legal action that may be appropriate. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:45:00 -0500 http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/How-to-Obtain-a-Motor-Vehicle-Accident-Report-in-Kentucky Checking out Legal History on a Doctor http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Checking-out-Legal-History-on-a-Doctor Perhaps the best research tool is one used by state medical boards. Pay a modest fee and obtain a report from a site called DocInfo.org, which is run by the Federation of State Medical Boards. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Checking-out-Legal-History-on-a-Doctor Most Patients Unaware of Medications Received http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Most-Patients-Unaware-of-Medications-Received Patients who do not know what medications they are being given cannot play a part in warding off potential errors. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:30:00 -0500 http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Most-Patients-Unaware-of-Medications-Received Anonymous surveys uncover diagnostic errors http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Anonymous-surveys-uncover-diagnostic-errors A recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine analyzed 583 physician-reported errors related to missed or delayed diagnoses, mistakes the authors called a âfrequent and underappreciated cause of patient injury.â Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:10:00 -0500 http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Anonymous-surveys-uncover-diagnostic-errors Miscommunication most common cause of surgical errors http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Miscommunication-most-common-cause-of-surgical-errors A study of surgical errors within the Veterans Health Administration Medical Centers from 2001 to mid-2006 published in this monthâs Archives of Surgery showed one of the leading causes of these mistakes was miscommunication. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:05:00 -0500 http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Miscommunication-most-common-cause-of-surgical-errors Surgeon burnout cited in medical error rates http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Surgeon-burnout-cited-in-medical-error-rates The new findings suggest a significant link between the mental well-being of surgeons and a higher rate of self-reported medical errors, something that may undermine patient safety more than the fatigue that is often blamed for many of the medical mistakes. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Surgeon-burnout-cited-in-medical-error-rates Rhode Island hospital settles with actorâs family http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Rhode-Island-hospital-settles-with-actor-s-family lawyers representing actor James Woods presented evidence they said showed the hospital emergency room staff was negligent in their treatment of his brother Michael in 2006 and that the hospital was to blame for his death. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Rhode-Island-hospital-settles-with-actor-s-family Lack of Errors no Accident at Top Hospitals http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Lack-of-Errors-no-Accident-at-Top-Hospitals Patients who are treated at Americaâs top hospitals are 43% less likely to experience a âpatient safety event,â in other words, a medical error or mistake. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.bluegrassjustice.com/Kentucky-Injury-Legal-Blog/Lack-of-Errors-no-Accident-at-Top-Hospitals