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Posted on Jun. 10 2015 in Personal Injury Cases
The statute of limitations refers to a law that sets the maximum amount of time an individual can wait before filing a lawsuit. That length of time varies depending on the type of claim or case being filed and which of the states it is filed in. If an individual neglects to file his or her claim or lawsuit within the statutory deadline, the right to make a claim or to sue has passed. That said, in a few instances, the statute of limitations may be extended. In any case, it is important you contact a Louisville injury lawyer as soon as possible to help your case. Statute of Limitations
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Posted on May. 18 2015 in Personal Injury Cases
In the United States, Kentucky ranks 49 out of 50 for bicycle safety. This ranking is second to last in the US, and is largely in part due to the fact that Kentucky has not created a safe and convenient bike network system. Instead, the state of Kentucky relies on a sidepath law, causing contention between walkers, bike riders and motorists. This law should be repealed as it causes confusion, with drivers believing bikers shouldn’t be on the road. There is no safe passing law established in the state of Kentucky, and it is recommended by the Bike League that a safe distance for motorists to pass biker is three feet. With
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Posted on Apr. 28 2015 in Firm News
Meinhart, Smith, and Manning associate Ethan T. Manning was named in the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 for 2015. The National Trial Lawyers is a professional organization composed of top trial attorneys. Top 40 Under 40 membership is by invitation only and is restricted to just 40 attorneys in each state. Invitees have demonstrated superior qualifications, trial results, and leadership. Selections are determined by a multi-phase process including peer nominations and third-party research. Membership is granted exclusively to trial attorneys representing civil plaintiffs or criminal defendants. Ethan has been practicing law in Kentucky since 2006. He has represented clients throughout the state in motor vehicle accident, medical malpractice, and
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Posted on Mar. 24 2015 in Car Accident Information
There’s a truism among engineers: “The more complex the machine, the more likely it is to have unexpected failures.” This is certainly true for the ignition switches on automobiles. These complex little machines contain dozens of parts with tight tolerances and control multiple functions. They aren’t simply on/off electrical switches. The simple act of turning your car key engages the electrical system, several computer modules, the car’s security system, and, critically, the air bags. The opportunity for a design flaw is obvious. The alleged defect As early as 2004, problems were noted with the ignition switches on the Cobalt. In an NPR story, Scott Oldham of Edmunds says he noticed
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Posted on Mar. 19 2015 in Dangerous Drug Information
Johnson & Johnson, the maker of the anti-psychotic Risperdal (risperidone) will have to pay 2.5 million to an autistic man in Pennsylvania who grew breasts while taking the drug. The condition, gynecomastia, is a known side effect of the medication, but the company was found negligent in warning both the prescribing doctor and the patient of this potential problem. It’s not the first payout from J&J, nor is it likely to be the last. The now-20-year-old man suffers from autism, and one of the indications for the drug is treating the irritability and “acting out” common with the condition. However, the mechanism of action – altering brain chemistry – also
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Posted on Mar. 9 2015 in Personal Injury Cases
Takata Corp. Fined $14K Per Day In Product Liability Proceedings In late February, U.S. regulators approved a fine of $14,000 USD per day against Takata Corporation, a Japanese company responsible for the manufacture and assembly of airbags in many cars on U.S. roads, including those made by Fiat Chrysler, Mitsubishi, BMW, Ford, Honda and others. Takata has allegedly not cooperated with a federal probe into their products’ defective performance, handing over millions of pages of documents, but with no guide or training on how to interpret them correctly. Takata’s airbags have been linked to five deaths, multiple injuries and millions of recalls, and approximately 90% of the recalled cars have
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Posted on Feb. 18 2015 in Dangerous Drug Information
Even though pharmaceutical drugs undergo rigorous testing and are closely regulated by the government, harmful pharmaceuticals still occasionally reach the market. At times, this may be because serious side effects that never surfaced when the drugs were given to test subjects began to affect a large number of patients once the drugs were placed into widespread use. This could be because the drugs weren’t tested in combination with other drugs commonly taken by patients with similar health issues or because the demographics of the test group weren’t broad enough. In other cases, the drugs were medically sound as designed but were made dangerous by flaws in the manufacturing process. Once these problems
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Posted on Jan. 30 2015 in Medical Malpractice Cases
Medical products which are manufactured and sold for one application can be used by physicians for other purposes. This “off-label” use is perfectly legal. It relies on the medical judgment of the responsible physician for safety. But there’s a possible danger as well – because the product hasn’t been tested for that specific use, a physician may not be aware of the dangers. This is why the FDA issues warnings to the medical community when it finds out about misuse. The current Food and Drug Administration warning concerns an off-label use for bone graft substitutes. We usually think of bone as a desiccated, rock-like material, more like porcelain than a
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Posted on Jan. 20 2015 in Car Accident Information
It is scary how quickly lives can be changed forever by a Louisville auto accident. Someone who dies in an auto crash may have family likely able make a wrongful death claim against the insurance companies for the fault of responsible parties. Defendants in a car accident may try to defend by saying that the person who died assumed some risk or contributed to the injuries. Resolving a car accident claim may take several months and sometimes years. A claim usually begins with a demand letter to the responsible parties’ insurance companies or the responsible parties themselves. Usually a demand letter cannot be written until all the damages such as
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Posted on Dec. 8 2014 in Personal Injury Cases
No one wants to think of their baby in distress. However, it is imperative to be well versed in the possible problems that can arise during labor, both for your own health and to make sure your child’s health is safeguarded. If something does happen, being well-informed can be the difference between receiving the compensation you may be owed, and receiving nothing. Don’t hesitate to contact a Louisville birth injury lawyer if you think you may have a medical malpractice claim. Signs and Symptoms of Fetal Distress Fetal distress specifically refers to oxygen deprivation, most often during labor, though it can occur toward the end of pregnancy at well. The
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