Louisville Legal Issues Blog
Lawyers add value to cases, despite court closures
Courts across the country are limiting or restricting hearings due to the recent pandemic, but it hasn't ceased cases or lawsuits from moving forward. Actually, most attorneys are staying busy and working with clients to progress court work, including cases and...
How to prove injuries during the pandemic
The current pandemic causes disruptions in everyone's life, from retailers to employers to the home. We see a constant shift in how we respond to daily tasks. However, it causes more severe disruptions in cases of personal injuries. Many victims may feel pressured to...
Why I should hire my lawyer now with courts closed?
The current pandemic has shifted everything in our daily lives, from grocery shopping to visiting friends and family. It's not surprising that we see those changes affect the court process, as many courts are closed due to COVID-19. It makes many defendants wonder if...
Some risks accompanying surgery are unacceptable
Any time a Kentucky resident is in line for a surgical procedure, there is a great deal of paperwork to be completed prior to the actual surgery. A significant portion of it is devoted to what is known as informed consent, which may be defined as the patient's...
Prescription mistakes can warrant a medical malpractice claim
Kentucky residents who seek treatment from a medical professional or go to a pharmacy to get a prescription should be cognizant of the possibility that a medication mistake will lead to injuries or death. This is a form of medical malpractice that should be addressed....
Worried about negligence? Your loved one could be at risk
You check in on your mother regularly because you know that her age has made it difficult for her to do things on her own. You have her in a local nursing home, but you find that you often have to bring things to her or help her while you’re there. The...
Searching for a nursing home? Choose carefully
When you think about placing your mother or father into a nursing home, it’s a little heartbreaking. You want them to be comfortable in their home, but you know that as they age, that might not be possible. You can’t always be there to make sure they’re safe, and...
Injured parties seek treatment remotely
Personal injury during a pandemic Facing a serious injury under normal circumstances can be challenging, to say the least. But in the midst of a pandemic, those challenges become even more daunting: how will you meet with your lawyer? What do you do if you can't go to...
Eating behind the wheel: A distraction that isn’t worth the risk
Most people are aware that driving while impaired or distracted is dangerous. What some don’t realize is that eating behind the wheel can be dangerous, too. Eating and drinking, even if it’s not alcoholic, while you’re driving poses the same kind of threat as texting...
The real danger of trucker fatigue
Truckers are part of the lifeblood of the nation. They’re largely responsible for keeping the grocery store shelves stocked and a steady stream of consumer goods heading toward their destinations. But there’s a real danger that some truckers will push themselves too...
