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Unfortunately, another deadly wreck has occurred here in the Louisville, Kentucky area. This time, Jordan Jackson, a 15 year-old girl and incoming freshman at Presentation Academy, died as a result of injuries from a golf cart rollover wreck in Grayson County. Jordan was a passenger in the front seat of the golf cart when the driver applied the brakes while going downhill causing the cart to slide sideways and then rollover.

Three other teenage girls, including the driver, were injured in the accident. Hopefully all of the injured girls involved make a quick and speedy recover. Our sympathies and condolences go out to the friends and family of Ms. Jackson.

A wreck like this one involving a golf cart raises many questions, such as whether there are causes other than driver error. It is imperative that a full investigation take place to determine if there were any factors at play causing this tragedy that are not readily apparent and to preserve evidence. Other questions should center around the permission given to and supervision of underage drivers.

Although the police are conducting an investigation to determine the cause(s), and they typically good job, it is often important for someone involved in this type of accident, or a family member or friend, to do their own investigation. Hiring an attorney experienced in handling car, truck and golf cart wrecks can assure a victim of such a wreck, or the family, that their interests and rights are being protected.

An attorney experienced in handling car, truck and golf cart wrecks will know what to do to uncover any underlying causes that do not appear on the surface and may go unrecognized in other investigations. For instance, I have seen many accidents where it first was thought and reported that a seat belt was not in use, but later the facts indicate the seat belt was in use, but failed to work properly.

This consumer protection and accident victim information is provided by Louisville, Kentucky attorney Will Nefzger, a partner at Bahe Cook Cantley & Jones PLC. Click here, and it will take you to a page containing biographical and contact information and here to e-mail Will directly.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reports that over 70,000 children, including teenagers, make emergency room visits each year because of injuries from medical devices. The most common and leading product responsible is contact lenses. Almost 25% of the injuries and complications documented resulted from problems like infections and abrasions.

The most serious of the injuries center around implants, such as brain shunts, chest catheters and insulin pumps, which result in infections and overdoses. Other problems include puncture wounds from hypodermic needles breaking off during an injection, skin tears caused by pelvic devices utilized during gynecological examinations of teenage girls and infections in young children with ear tubes.

The FDA says that more research is necessary to determine if malfunction or misuse is the reason for the problems. The result may be FDA devise warnings.

Dangerous and defective products are responsible for many injuries and death nationwide. Our profession calls this area of law products liability. Consulting a lawyer experienced in handling these matters is usually easy. Most lawyers will provide a complimentary initial consultation to evaluate a claim or case and let the person know if they can help.

This consumer protection information is provided Bahe Cook Cantley & Jones partner Will Nefzger. Click here, and it will take you to a page containing biographical and contact information.

Bakari Hicks, 18, has been charged with molesting an 8 year old boy over a two-year period at the Count It All Joy daycare in Jefferson County, Kentucky. The day care was shut down last week following the charges.

The boy claimed Hicks, who is related to the day care's owner, threatened him and forced him to perform sexual acts on him. A Health and Human Services investigation also found other violations.

Vanessa Cantley, attorney and partner at Bahe Cook Cantley & Jones, currently represents children who have been victims of sexual abuse at local daycare facilities. She comments: "As a mother of two young children, there is nothing that sickens and angers me more than to hear that a child may have been a victim of sexual abuse - particularly in a place where parents expect their children to be safe and cared for. The owner of the daycare owed a duty to this little boy and his family to supervise him and act reasonably to keep him safe. If these allegations are found to be true, not only should Mr. Hicks be in jail, but the owner of the day care should be held liable for damages to the boy for negligent supervision."

For more information about the rights of victims of sexual abuse, contact Vanessa Cantley directly at (502) 587-2002 or e-mail her by clicking here.

Approximately 20,000 Tots in Mind portable tents will be recalled due to a risk of strangulation. The voluntary recall was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) earlier this month.

The portable tents were sold nationwide from January 2005 to February 2010, UPI.com reports. They are dome-shaped and white with insect screening. Designed to fit over playards, the clips that attach the tent to the top of the playard can break or be removed. Should that happen a child could lift the tent and become trapped at the neck.

CPSC stated that a two-year old has already strangled to death in such a manner. For that reason, consumers have been advised to stop using the tents immediately and contact Tots in Mind to receive replacement clips to secure their tents.

Consumers were advised to stop using the tents immediately and contact Tots in Mind to receive replacement clips that are used to secure the base of the tent to the top rail of the crib.

If you or someone you know has a child that was injured by this or a similar product, you should consider contacting a products liability attorney. They can help you determine if you have a case and can also assist in the preservation of evidence. To consult with Shawn Cantley about these or other issues: Shawn's Mail.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted earlier this week to ban drop-side cribs as part of a larger overhaul of infant-bed safety regulations.

Citing 153 deaths in the past four years, the agency voted 5-0 to ban the cribs, Bloomberg Businessweek reports. The new regulations are the first new regulations that deal with infant beds in thirty years.

The regulations come after various company recalls led to the recall of over 9 million drop-side cribs in the last five years. In May, the Government warned parents to stop using the products because they posed suffocation and strangling risks. According to Bloomber, the new regulations not only ban the sale of new and used drop-side cribs but also prohibit their use in commercial places such as hotels and day-care centers.

Drop-side cribs are an example of potentially dangerous products. Those injured by these types of products might be able to recover for their injuries. This area of law is known as products liability.

If you believe you or someone you know may have been injured by a potentially dangerous product, or have any questions, feel free to contact Brian D. Cook or any of the other attorneys at Bahe Cook Cantley & Jones, PLC.

Tween Brands in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have agreed to a voluntary recall of 137,000 children's bracelets, necklaces, and earrings due to high levels of cadmium in the jewelry.

There are 19 different pieces of "Justice" jewelry being recalled and they all look somewhat like this:

Pictures of all 19 items are available at the CPSC website.

Cadmium is dangerous because it can inhibit brain development in young children as well as lead to bone softening and kidney failure in cases of long-term exposure. Parents should know that the cadmium won't absorb through the skin but the CPSC wanrs parents to stop using the products because it is dangerous if it is bitten on or sucked as small children often do.

The newest recall of the "Justice" jewelry is the second cadmium-related recall this summer. In May, Walmart, Claire's, and Dollar N More stores recalled their Miley Cyrus jewelry due to the presence of cadmium.

The attorneys of Bahe Cook Cantley & Jones represent individuals who have been injured by dangerous products such as the jewelry mentioned above. If you believe you or someone you know may have been injured by one of these products, or have any questions, feel free to contact Brian D. Cook or any of the other attorneys at Bahe Cook Cantley & Jones, PLC.

An eight month-old Louisville, Kentucky boy was dropped off by his parents at Grandes Bendiciones daycare and died within a few hours. The police are investigating the death, but do not think foul play was involved. An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the cause of death.

Our sympathies and condolences go out to the family of the boy. This has to be the worst nightmare come true for a parent: you entrust someone with your child, drop him off and then learn a few hours later that he has died.

A tragedy like this raises many questions. It is imperative that a full investigation take place to determine what factors contributed to causing this tragedy that may not readily be apparent and also to preserve evidence.

Although the police are conducting an investigation to determine the cause, and they typically good job, it is often important for someone involved in this type of accident, or a family member, to do their own investigation. Hiring a lawyer experienced in handling wrongful death cases can assure a victim, or the family, that their interests and rights are being protected. A lawyer experienced in handling wrongful death cases will know what to do to uncover any underlying causes that do not appear on the surface and may go unrecognized in other investigations.

Neglect, mistakes and errors are responsible for many death nationwide. Our profession calls this area of law wrongful death. Consulting a lawyer experienced in handling these matters is usually easy. Most lawyers will provide a complimentary initial consultation to evaluate a claim or case and let the person know if they can help.

This consumer protection and accident victim information is provided by Louisville, Kentucky attorney Will Nefzger, a partner at Bahe Cook Cantley & Jones PLC. Click here, and it will take you to a page containing biographical and contact information and here to e-mail Will directly.

Dillon Howard, age 15, was involved in a motor vehicle accident when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a Ford Expedition. The accident occurred along Route 1559 in Grape Creek, KY. Howard was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. He was taken from the accident to Morgan County Hospital, where he later died from the injuries. The Ford Expedition was driven by Charles Smith, who is not being reported as injured. The accident is still under investigation.

If Smith is found to have any fault in this accident, even a small part, Howard’s family would have legal recourse which could be taken related to the death of their son, including a potential wrongful death suit.

In an update to a previous post found here, the local media are now reporting that the 11 year-old boy hit while riding his bike by a suspected drunk driver has died. The boy has been identified as Dylan Geitgey of Louisville.

Our sympathies and condolences go out to the friends and family of Dylan. This death unfortunately adds to the increasing number of fatalities on Kentucky roadways as I have been reporting on here at kentuckyinjurylawyerblog.com.

As I posted earlier, a tragic crash like this raises many questions, such as whether there are causes other than driver error. In this case, the police suspect that alcohol may have been a factor. It is imperative that a full investigation take place to determine what factors contributed to causing this tragedy that may not readily be apparent and to preserve evidence.

Although the police are conducting an investigation to determine the cause, and they typically good job, it is often important for someone involved in this type of accident, or a family member or friend, to do their own investigation. Hiring a lawyer experienced in handling car wrecks can assure a victim of such a wreck, or the family, that their interests and rights are being protected.

A lawyer experienced in handling car and truck wrecks will know what to do to uncover any underlying causes that do not appear on the surface and may go unrecognized in other investigations. For instance, I have seen many accidents where it first was thought and reported that a seat belt was not in use, but later the facts indicate the seat belt was in use, but failed to work properly.

This consumer protection and accident victim information is provided by Louisville, Kentucky attorney Will Nefzger, a partner at Bahe Cook Cantley & Jones PLC. Click here, and it will take you to a page containing biographical and contact information and here to e-mail Will directly.

The Louisville Metro Police Department is reporting that an eleven year old boy was struck and injured by a car while riding his bike. A woman driving a Ford Escort lost control of her car causing her to careen into a driveway where the eleven year old was playing on the 4300 block of Shenandoah Drive in Louisville, Kentucky. Unfortunately, the young boy appears to be seriously injured and was taken to Kosair Children’s hospital with life-threatening injuries. Metro Police report that he is in critical but stable condition. The accident happened about 8:00 p.m. Saturday night. The police are also stating that alcohol might have been a factor in the wreck and charges against the woman driving the car are pending.

First, it is always extremely sad when such a preventable accident occurs and we wish the best to this young boy and his family. However, it is the blog’s job to report and comment on issues of legal importance to the community. Here is a little analysis on the situation from auto accident attorney, Brian D. Cook:

Auto accidents involving bikes are treated much the same as those involving two or more cars. That is, for the most part, all of the insurance coverage at play will be the same (though it may come from a different source), the legal analysis of fault will be the same, and the injured person can seek recovery for the same types of damage as well. As with a multiple car accident, the injured party, even though riding a bike will be entitled to PIP (also known as No-Fault coverage). However, in this instance, the PIP coverage will be provided by the other driver’s insurance company (as opposed to a situation where the injured driver of a car would get PIP from their own company). The injured bike rider, like the driver of a car is entitled to the same safety on the roadway as a person driving a car, and negligence, or even gross negligence with a DUI, will entitle the injured bike rider to compensation. Finally, the types of harms and losses that the injured bike rider will be compensated for are the same as if he were simply driving another car: pain and suffering, lost time from work, medical expenses, and other expenses. See this prior post for additional thoughts on car vs. bicycle accidents.

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