Posted on Sep. 3 2013 in Personal Injury Cases
Two simple words, oxygen deprivation can and should strike fear into new parents. Oxygen deprivation during childbirth is can be caused by a number of factors and if not identified quickly, can lead to a whole host of problems including mobility issues, autism and cerebral palsy among other problems. What many parents wonder is what causes oxygen deprivation during birth. The answers are complicated and frightening and unfortunately in some cases, can occur without anyone realizing there is a problem. If you encounter any issues during the birth of your child, contact our Louisville birth injury attorneys immediately. Asphyxia (or lack of oxygen) causes a whole host of issues and
read more
Posted on Jul. 16 2013 in Personal Injury Cases
What you need to do in the event of a dog bite Dog bites are devastating and if not properly cared for can result in life-long physical scars. When a child or an adult is bitten by a dog not only will they have physical damage but in many cases, they may suffer from long-term psychological problems that may require professional help. However, there are some things you need to do immediately following a dog bite to stem bleeding and potentially minimize potential scarring. Clean the wound immediately – any wounds from a dog bite should be cleaned immediately with warm water and a clean facecloth or other soft cloth.
read more
Posted on Sep. 28 2012 in Personal Injury Cases
Researchers at the University of Manchester have developed a so-called “magic carpet” that is made with fiber-optic cables. The carpet can detect when a person has suffered a fall accident, and can also be used to detect conditions that could possibly lead to a fall accident in the future. The carpet is made of plastic optical fibers. When a person walks on this carpet, the fibers relay this information to a computer. The computer uses this data to map the persons walking patterns. There are tiny sensors that are installed at the edges of the carpet, and these transmit signals to a main computer, which can then analyze minute changes in a
read more
Posted on Jul. 16 2012 in Personal Injury Cases
While some accident claims can have a clear guilty party, other cases may involve a more extensive look into evidence to find the whole truth. With the help of an experienced Louisville accident lawyer, DNA evidence can be used as a tool to finding the at-fault party or individual. Sometimes DNA from a traffic violation or accident can lead the police to finding someone responsible for a crime or accident. According to The Herald-Dispatch, DNA from a traffic violation led police to arrest a person for murder in the 2002 slaying of a western Kentucky woman. The victim of the crime had been driving home to Kentucky from Florida when her body
read more
Posted on Jul. 16 2012 in Personal Injury Cases
According to WAVE3.com, on July 3, 2012, in Elizabethtown, KY, a large truck, loaded with construction equipment, crashed through a baseball field. According to the Hardin County Sheriff’s Department, no one was in the truck when it went loose and rolled onto the EABC fields in Elizabethtown. No one was physically injured, but property damages estimated between $15,000 and $20,000. What is a Negligence Claim? Everyday vehicle crashes are typical negligence claims. To establish negligence, a plaintiff needs to show a breach of duty that is the actual and proximate cause of damages with no defenses. To establish duty, some states require a defendant to owe a duty only to
read more
Posted on May. 18 2012 in Personal Injury Cases
Kentucky uses the Daubert standard from a US Supreme Court case, Daubert v.Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 509 U.S. 579 (1993). 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. Pursuant to the Daubert standard, whether an expert witness testimony is admissible in court, depends on: (1)whether an expert’s opinion has been peer reviewed; (2) whether an expert’s theory can be and has been tested; (3) known or potential error rate of an expert’s theory; and (4) general acceptance of a expert’s theory in the relevant scientific community. In Daubert,the Supreme Court decided FRE 702 required a trier of fact
read more
Posted on May. 17 2012 in Personal Injury Cases
The Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center (KSCIRC), in collaboration with clinical colleagues in the Department of Neurological Surgery, has a mission to develop effective treatments for spinal cord injury (SCI). SCI 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. The KSCIRC initially focused its research on the central nervous system (CNS)area. In 1994, the Kentucky Spinal Cord and Head Injury Research Trust (KSCHIRT) was established by surcharges on Kentucky traffic
read more