Louisville Legal Issues Blog
Common signs of elder abuse
Elder abuse can be physical, emotional, financial or even sexual in nature. The laws protect victims of this kind of abusive behavior, but it is crucial for loved ones to check up on elderly parents and friends. Some are well-cared for by healthcare professionals, but...
Can self-driving cars solve the “Trolley Problem?”
While truly autonomous vehicles might be decades away, technological advances continue unabated. Computer programmers and specialists in artificial intelligence have worked overtime to figure out clever ways to have the vehicle sense and avoid hazards at the earliest...
Red-light accidents up in a dangerous trend
Every day, millions of Kentuckians drive across miles of roadways and through intersections in the Bluegrass state. What many don’t think about is that every time you go through a stoplight-controlled intersection, you are at risk of being in an accident. In fact,...
Disturbing distracted driving facts and figures
As regular readers of our Louisville Legal Issues blog know, residents of urban areas are increasingly at risk from drivers who are paying more attention to their phones and in-dash electronics than they are to the streets and traffic. Study after study shows that...
Suit alleges nursing home abuse may have led to man’s death
Sometimes, those who suffer from certain medical conditions are unable to live independently. Fortunately, the state of Kentucky is home to hundreds of reputable and well-staffed nursing facilities that were designed to care for those who are unable to live...
Certain factors can quickly lead to truck accidents
Sharing the road with other vehicles is often unavoidable. It may seem like everyone is in a rush to get where they are going, especially during the morning commute and evening rush hours. Though you may also want to get to work or get home as quickly as possible, you...
As populations increase across the state, so will car accidents
Thanks to a booming economy, cities in the state of Kentucky are thriving these days. However, one byproduct of this economic growth is increased traffic on roadways across the state. Navigating and traveling along these congested roads is definitely a...
Video of nursing home abuse surfaces, prompting a lawsuit
When family members grow older, they sometimes lose their independence and are unable to live alone. Luckily, Kentucky is blessed with wonderful nursing facilities that can provide round-the-clock care for individuals in need. Unfortunately, allegations...
Medical malpractice remains one of the leading causes of death
Many Kentucky families know all too well what it's like to lose a loved one. The death of a family member is one of life's most difficult and stressful events. When a family member is lost as a result of medical malpractice, the experience can be absolutely...
Car accidents: Crash caused by drunk driver kills a young girl
Driving while under the influence of alcohol is one of the most dangerous things a person can do and, unfortunately, continues to be a problem in Kentucky and across the country. When drivers get behind the wheel while intoxicated, they not only put their own lives in...
