The National Football League (NFL) has come under fire from the family of ex-player Junior Seau who died in May 2012 when he shot and killed himself. Seau’s family has filed a lawsuit against the NFL claiming wrongful death and that the NFL “concealed the risk of repeated hits to the head” during Seau’s career … Continued
Guest Post A woman named Isabel Perez sued one of America’s largest furniture retailer, Ashley Furniture located in Secaucus, New Jersey, over a claim that she was fired because she was a lesbian, according to a report by Huffington Post. Perez claimed that she was asked about her religious views and marital status during the interview … Continued
Deadly accident A deadly accident occurred on January 5, 2013, in the 3200 block of Seventh Street Road in Shively, Kentucky. It occurred at 8 a.m. on Saturday morning. According to Louisville Metro Police (LMPD), the driver of a Chrysler Sebring was driving southbound on Seventh Street Road. They ended up losing control and crashed … Continued
The number of people killed in car accidents increased in 2012, however there was a large increase in accident victims in Northern Kentucky. Traffic fatalities increased by an astonishing 43% in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties, according to state police records. There were a total of 43 deaths, which made 2012 the deadliest year in … Continued
When we hear about facial injuries as a result of a car accident, most think about cosmetic injuries. For example, deep cuts that require stitches. Unfortunately, deep cuts and stitches tend to leave scars. It may take cosmetic surgery for the injury to be less noticeable, but some people think that isn’t necessary. Often, injuries … Continued
The back is an intricate structure of bones, muscles and other tissues extending from your neck to your pelvis. We all know people who have complained about an aching back. It is easy to think these people are just complaining and aren’t seriously hurt. However, back injuries are serious and can result from sports injuries, … Continued
It’s the most wonderful time of year again! We know one thing that unites everyone, or maybe cause division in some, is shopping. Everyone is scrambling to get the best gift for their loved ones. This should be something fun. It is a magical time for all of us, right? Unfortunately, it seems every year … Continued
With the holidays drawing near, pedestrians are going to be out and about, whether they’re doing some holiday festivities or Christmas shopping. Knowing how to stay safe as a pedestrian is crucial during the holiday season. Here is a list of some pedestrian safety tips to help keep you safe during the busy holiday season: … Continued
General Motors and Ford are trying to make using your phones behind the wheel easier and safer. General Motors is linking Apple’s Siri to their new infotainment systems in its two smallest cars, the Chevrolet Spark and Sonic. Ford, on the other hand, is developing a better voice recognition in its command center along with … Continued
If you are anywhere near Shelbyville Road and the Watterson Expressway in Louisville, you will have no doubt in your mind as to what time of year it is. There is traffic everywhere because of the holidays. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, Shelbyville Road resembles a parking lot. Four lanes of traffic going both east … Continued
Governor Steve Beshear, joined with public safety and business leaders, announced a new campaign to inspire Kentuckians not to text while driving on Wednesday, October 10, 2012. The partnership is between the Governor’s Office, Kentucky State Police, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Kentuckians for Better Transportation and AT&T. They hope to put an end to distracted driving. … Continued
One day, Brian McGrory, a Globe columnist, received a letter from an attorney in Campbell County, Kentucky. The subject was about Liberty Mutual. In the first line of the e-mail, Attorney Jeffery Sanders was saying thank you to McGrory. Why? The answer is for opening his eyes to see who Liberty Mutual actually was. Demetre’s … Continued
Distracted driving is a hot topic. There have been issues with people talking on the phone or texting while driving. However, something that hasn’t been brought up, but is just as dangerous as using a cell phone, is not restraining your pets while they are in the car with you. Pet car ride survey In … Continued
One in three American drivers have admitted to texting while driving. This is not very surprising in this day and age. Americans don’t just use their phones for making phone calls anymore. They use them for an array of things such as: text messaging, social networking, checking e-mails and browsing the web. The only problem … Continued
More and more Americans are multitasking while driving, and it’s becoming a regular activity. Some of us talk to our passengers, while others are texting on their cell phones. However, all these actions can be dangerous. Driving safety experts say our brains can’t multitask like we think they can. In fact, a survey showed that … Continued
Car accidents happen every day. Learning defensive driving skills is important. They could help you avoid accidents and potentially save your life. Unfortunately, cell phones cause many accidents. In fact, it’s the number one form of distracted driving. Now, how can we reduce our cell phone distraction? This may sound strange, but the answer may … Continued
A national law firm, Parker Waichman LLP, is devoted to protecting the rights of victims injured by defective drugs. In June 2011, they filed a lawsuit against Actos in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana with Case No. 6:12-cv-1699 on behalf of a Texas woman. She took the drug and developed … Continued
University of Kentucky basketball players, Terrence Jones and Stacey Poole, Jr. were passengers in a SUV Cadillac Escapade. This vehicle was struck by another vehicle that was driving on the wrong side of the road on East High Street near Euclid, near the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. This accident occurred on Friday, November … Continued
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, together with Fisher-Price announced a voluntary recall of Little People Builders’ Load ‘n Go Wagon. About 208,000 of these products were recalled in the United States and 2,800 in Canada. The back of the wagon’s plastic handle has molded-in reinforcement. The design adds stiffness and facilitates … Continued
Texting while driving is a huge problem on Kentucky roads. In fact, it’s one of the biggest causes of car accidents nationally. This issue has been all over the news since 2006. There are 30 states in the U.S. that ban texting while driving for drivers. This is a response to the statistic of drivers, … Continued
Biking, running, jogging, camping and kids playing at park are just a few of the favorite activities during springtime in Kentucky. There are so many different places to go to have fun. Also, kids have fun on different kinds of outdoor toys such as bikes, scooters, skates and even pogo sticks. Pogo stick recall A … Continued
First off, what is myelopathy? Myelopathy is when you gradually lose nerve function due to spinal damage or aging. It’s one of the most common forms of neck injury in the U.S. for people over 55-years-old. In fact, 10% of people who have stenosis develop myelopathy. While myelopathy is painful, it’s not as serious as … Continued
First off, what is spinal stenosis? Spinal stenosis is the narrowing or tightening of the spinal canal. The spinal canal is a long tunnel running through the center of the spine, which contains the spinal cord and the nerve roots. When this canal is narrowed, the spinal cord and the nerve roots may be compressed. … Continued
Are you suffering from pain in your back or neck after a car accident? If this is the case, then you should see your doctor right away! They will help you figure out what is causing your pain. After running a few tests, your doctor may say that you have a disc protrusion. This type … Continued
Have you been in a Kentucky automobile accident? Being involved in a car wreck could cause you serious injuries. The most common injury experienced in Kentucky auto accidents are strain or sprain injuries. A sprain is an injury to a tough, thick and fibrous tissue that connects bones together called the ligament. The ligament’s purpose … Continued
