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When we hear that there's been a serious truck accident in Kentucky – or anywhere, really – what's the first thing we usually think of? A tractor-trailer was involved. But the truth is, there are lots of types of trucks involved in accidents. Two types...
Whether you're toy shopping for your own kids this holiday season or for the children of family or friends, safety should be one of your primary concerns. Many people assume that if a toy is on the shelves or available through a reputable online retailer, it must be...
In 2017, the legislature of Kentucky approved The Medical Review Panel Act. This required every potential medical malpractice case to be passed through a review panel before it could be heard in court. Three physicians would vote whether the case really involved...
A former Owensboro nurse is facing a medical malpractice suit. She is accused of providing incorrect treatment to a man who later died of a heart attack in November 2016. His widow named the nurse as the defendant in a lawsuit. The nurse is accused of treating her...
Everyone is traveling during the holiday season, whether it is driving a few states over to spend time with family or taking a much-needed vacation. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, around 300 people die in drunk driving accidents...
Over half of all adults in this country take one or more supplements daily. Despite mixed data on whether they improve our health or do what they claim to do, we still count on them to get the vitamins and minerals we may not get in our diet and to make us feel...
As the American population ages, so do the number of senior and elderly drivers on the road. As people get older, they may feel as young as ever in some ways. However, their mental and physical capabilities diminish. Their senses aren't as good as they once were....
Heavy rains and flooding are part of living in the Southeast and many other parts of the country. Every year throughout the U.S., thousands of vehicles suffer flood damage. Cars that are destroyed may be relinquished to junkyards or turned into scrap metal. However,...
Some of the most serious medical errors suffered by patients involve prescription medications. These errors include being given the wrong medication, either in a facility or when filling a prescription. Sometimes, patients are given the wrong dosage, perhaps by a...
Car accidents happen all the time. There are over 3,000 crashes per day, but knowing that does not make it any easier when you are involved in one yourself. If you are in an accident, it may be wise to follow these steps. Remain calm When someone hits you...
