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School Zone Safety: Preventing Pedestrian Accidents and Protecting Children
School zones are specific areas near schools where road safety measures and speed limits are adjusted to ensure the safety of students as they walk or cross streets on their way to and from school. Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents in school zones are becoming more frequent and better safety measures are needed to create a…
Exploring School Liability for Personal Injuries: Legal Rights and Recourse
When a student is injured at school, whether at an extracurricular activity or during a school-sponsored event, the injured student may be able to file a personal injury claim against the school. While school employees are responsible for the students under their care, Kentucky’s sovereign immunity law provides schools and their employees with some…
The Top 5 Reasons Why Workers’ Compensation Claims Are Denied
Workers’ compensation protects workers from the financial burden of a job-related injury or illness. It provides crucial benefits to workers and their families when an accident or other dangerous conditions connected to their jobs harms them. Virtually all Kentucky employers must purchase workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. Unfortunately, suffering a covered work-related injury…
Preserving the Scene of a Slip and Fall Accident
Slip and fall accidents are common and can happen anywhere: inside or outside, on stairs, escalators, curbs, or walkways, on uneven ground, in environments with bad lighting, slippery surfaces, or obstacles in the way. In fact, according to the National Safety Council,[1] falls account for 33% of all nonfatal preventable injuries that result in…
Top Five Considerations In Selecting A Personal Injury Attorney
In Louisville, Lexington, and throughout Kentucky, there are several personal injury lawyers to choose from. When selecting a personal injury attorney, it is crucial to consider their experience level. This is important for case types similar to yours. Look for a lawyer with a proven track record of success in personal injury cases. A…
Understanding Kentucky’s Occupational Safety and Health Laws in Wrongful Death Claims
Some professions are inherently dangerous, and many employers, whether inadvertently or deliberately, do not adhere to safety protocols or provide their employees with the necessary safety equipment. Workers can rely on the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) when any safety issues arise. Since 1970, OSHA has enforced worker health and safety rights….