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Posted on Jul. 14 2025 in Car Accident Information,Personal Injury Cases
Trust a Louisville car accident lawyer to file your auto collision lawsuit. Your attorney learns about your auto crash, how it happened, and who is liable. They will submit your lawsuit in accordance with Kentucky law and represent you throughout your case proceedings. Your Louisville, Kentucky car accident attorney submits the legal paperwork for your lawsuit and prepares your case for trial. Leading up to your trial, they gather evidence from a wide range of sources. They also negotiate a settlement. If no agreement is reached, your attorney presents your case to a judge or jury and explains to the court why you deserve damages. File a Car Accident Lawsuit
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Posted on Jul. 5 2025 in Car Accident Information,Personal Injury Cases
Receive ongoing medical care after an accident causes you to suffer a permanent disability in Louisville. If the accident is the result of someone else’s actions, hold the liable party accountable. Do so by hiring a Louisville, KY personal injury attorney to serve as your legal representation. Your personal injury lawyer finds out how your accident happened and who is at fault. They work hard to build a case against a liable party and make sure you are well-equipped to get compensatory damages for your current and future medical bills and other losses. Get the Medical Care You Need and Keep Track of What You Pay for It Do not
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Posted on Jul. 1 2025 in Blog,Personal Injury Cases
Fireworks are a popular way to celebrate summer holidays across Kentucky, but beneath the festive explosions lies a complicated web of legal restrictions—and a growing risk of serious injury. While Kentucky law permits certain types of consumer fireworks under KRS 227.702, cities like Lexington enforce far stricter regulations, and the consequences of violating them can be severe. Beyond the legal risks, new data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) shows a sharp spike in fireworks-related injuries and deaths in 2024, including thousands of emergency room visits for burns and blast trauma. Whether you’re hosting a celebration or injured due to someone else’s reckless use of fireworks, understanding your
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Posted on Jun. 5 2025 in Car Accident Information
Choose the best car accident lawyer in Louisville, Kentucky, by meeting with an attorney and finding out how they can assist you with your case. Partner with an attorney who has relevant car crash case experience. Your lawyer understands the ins and outs of Kentucky law and how it applies to your case. They identify anyone liable for your auto accident and seek fair compensation from them. As you search for top-rated Louisville car accident lawyers, consider your options carefully. Below are factors to account for as you evaluate your legal options and decide on an attorney to serve as your legal advocate and representative. Experience Look at a car
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Posted on May. 22 2024 in Medical Malpractice Cases
From complex dental procedures to relatively simple teeth cleanings, we tend to trust our dentists. However, when dentists, dental assistants, or anyone else in a dental office fails to uphold an adequate standard of care, patients can sustain severe injuries. Here, we want to review some of the most common causes of dental malpractice in Kentucky. Some Mistakes Could Be Considered Malpractice As we move into a discussion of some of the common sources of dental malpractice, it is also important to point out that not everything that goes wrong during a dental procedure isn’t necessarily malpractice. Yes, there are times when the careless or negligent actions of a dental
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Posted on May. 10 2024 in Car Accident Information
Changing lanes may be one of the most common maneuvers drivers perform on the roadway, but it also regularly leads to accidents. Liability after a lane-changing accident can be complex, and these claims typically involve robust investigation to help victims recover the compensation they are entitled to. How Lane-Changing Accidents Occur Lane-changing accidents often occur when a driver moves from one lane to another without proper precautions. Common procedure or not, the maneuver from one lane to another is fraught with risks. Common causes of lane-changing accidents include: Failing to signal. Not using turn signals to indicate a lane change can lead to collisions with drivers who are unaware of
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Posted on Apr. 22 2024 in Car Accident Information
The scene of a car accident can be confusing and chaotic, so knowing the steps to take after these incidents occur can help bring invaluable calm and comfort to an already stressful situation. Whether you are currently at the scene of a vehicle accident or are just preparing for what you will do if one occurs, we want to offer some tips that could not only help ensure your well-being but also preserve any injury or property damage claim against another party. Step-by-Step Guide at the Scene of a Car Accident If you are at the scene of an accident right now, these steps can help preserve the integrity of
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Posted on Apr. 11 2024 in Medical Malpractice Cases
In general, hospitals are required to provide emergency medical treatment. However, there are some situations where hospitals can deny both routine and emergency medical treatment. Here, we want to review the few circumstances where a hospital can deny treatment to individuals in Kentucky. When Does a Hospital Have to Provide Medical Care? In Kentucky, as in all states, hospitals with emergency departments are required under the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) to provide care to any patient needing emergency medical care, regardless of citizenship, legal status, or ability to pay. This includes stabilizing treatment for emergency medical conditions and labor and ensuring that transfers to another
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Posted on Mar. 21 2024 in Medical Malpractice Cases
If you or somebody you love has been harmed due to the negligent actions of a medical professional, you may be able to recover compensation. However, please understand that medical malpractice claims in Kentucky are incredibly challenging. It is crucial to thoroughly document your case, and this documentation process should start as quickly as possible after you know an injury occurs. Gather All Medical Records Securing compensation for a medical malpractice claim in Kentucky is going to revolve heavily around medical documentation. As soon as you know or suspect that you have been injured or become ill due to the negligence of a medical provider, we encourage you to start
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Posted on Mar. 5 2024 in Medical Malpractice Cases
Medical malpractice lawsuits involve claims against medical providers who allegedly failed to uphold their duty of care and caused harm to a patient. These are complex claims, and many people have misconceptions about what a medical malpractice case includes. At Meinhart & Manning, PLLC, we want to review some of these misconceptions. Medical Malpractice Claims Are Always Frivolous Anyone who throws around claims that medical malpractice cases are always frivolous has never likely endured the pain and suffering associated with a medical mistake. Individuals harmed due to the negligent actions of a medical professional need help. They are often able to recover compensation by filing a claim against the alleged
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