Kentucky Injury Lawyer Blog

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.

After waging a lengthy legal fight against the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (“PG&E”), a San Jose,. California mother whose daughter was killed in a collision with a utility company driver has accepted $5 million to resolve her lawsuit.

Lisa Bernstein’s daughter was struck by a diabetic PGE driver who had lost consiousness after not testing his blood sugar that day. Ms. Bernstein was so incensed by the company’s response that she hauled the remains of her daughter truck up to PG&E headquarters in San Francisco.

The $5 million judgment is at least $3 million higher than the utility's original offer. Ms. Bernstein has claimed that her first priority was to hold PG&E accountable for the 2006 crash that killed 20-year-old Mary Bernstein and her sweetheart Robert Conway so a similar tragedy never happens to another family. The driver of the PG&E truck, diabetic John Mayfield, has pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter for the crash on the 11th Street off-ramp to Interstate 280 in San Jose.

What really incensed Ms. Bernstein and her attorney’s was the fact that PG&E had refused to support legislation to make companies more accountable for errant drivers, This non-support of the reference piece of legislation almost let Ms. Bernstein to go to trial even if it meant she was awarded only $1.

Clifford Blevens, of the 6100 block of Seaforth Way, was killed yesterday after being struck by a car on I-264 in Louisville, Kentucky. Blevens, age 30, was struck while attempting to walk across the expressway after his car incurred a flat tire. Blevens was taken from the scene of the accident to University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

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.

Local media are reporting that Kevin Burrus, 43, of Louisville died Thursday at his workplace, Universal Linen, a commercial linen company located at 1807 Commerce Road. According to police, Mr. Burrus' fellow employees found him unconscious and pinned between two machines in a standing position. The Jefferson County Coroner's office stated the cause of death as multiple blunt force traumas and asphyxia, or suffocation.

Our sympathies and condolences go out to the friends and family of Mr. Burrus. An incident like this raises many questions, both legal and factual. Typically, in Kentucky, when a worker is injured and dies while working, he or she is entitled to receive only workers' compensation benefits. However, if a person or entity outside of the employer-employee relationship is at least partially responsible, then the injured worker, or his or her family, may pursue that third party for the damages caused.

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. The results of the investigation indicating who is at fault will determine Mr. Burrus' family's legal remedies.

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 workplace injuries can assure a victim, or the family, that their interests and rights are being protected. A lawyer experienced in handling workplace injuries will know what to do to uncover any underlying causes that do not appear on the surface and may go unrecognized in other investigations.

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.

A motorcycle accident at Preston and Fern Valley has left a Louisville man dead after the car ran a redlight.

The victim was Tony Blunk. He died of multiple blunt force injuries from the accident. Blunk was driving a three-wheeled motorcycle south on Preston Highway about 3 p.m. when a car police believe went through a red light collided with him.

No charges have been filed as of mid-day Friday, Dwight Mitchell, police spokesman, said.

Bahe Cook Cantley & Jones attorney Larry Jones explains, "Whenever someone runs a redlight and causes injury, it is extremely important to secure all cell phone and data records. In this day and age, it is unbelievably common for people to check email, check Facebook, look at maps and even surf the internet while driving. As a result, people are dying."

For more information about the rights of those injured by careless drivers, contact Larry Jones directly at (502) 587-2002 or by email: click here to email Larry.

Over a dozen lawsuits filed over defective brakes on the Toyota Prius may be consolidated before a single judge in multidistrict litigation (MDL).

The lawsuits seek to recover for economic damages, i.e. the loss in retail value of a car with working brakes versus defective brakes, and also allege that drivers experienced stopping or slowing down while traveling on rough or wet roads, Law.com reports.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has stated that it has received 124 complaints from consumers, including reports of four crashes potentially caused by the defects. There are currently about a dozen cases filed, including cases filed in Alabama, California, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Ohio, and Texas. Because the cases are all similar an MDL proceeding is being considered.

Legal analysis by Shawn Cantley , Shawn's Mail:

An MDL is similar to a class action case in that cases are combined and heard before a single judge for the purposes of discovery and pretrial matters. The major difference is that once those matters have been concluded the cases return home to their original districts for trial or settlement. In other words, the cases are consolidated to make pre-trial preparation more efficient but each case ultimately stands on its own.

As always, we will keep you updated as the cases continue to develop. If you or someone you know may have problems with your Toyota Prius Hybrid brakes, consider speaking with a products liability attorney. They may be able to help you recover damages for any injuries you have suffered as well as compensation for the injured retail value of your vehicle. The attorneys of Bahe Cook Cantley & Jones, PLC are actively litigating Toyota cases and would be happy to speak with you.

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.

Toyota recently announced that about 270,000 cars, including some Lexus sedans, have potentially faulty engines that could stall while driving.

The engine problems affect multiple models, including the Lexus LS460 as we previously reported. Although current model year vehicles aren't affected, owners of IS 350, GS 350, GS 460, GS 450h, LS 460 and LS 600h L vehicles should check to see if their cars are covered by the recall.

On July 1st Ken Thomas of the Associated Press reported that a recall was forthcoming. According to David Schepp at Daily Finance, the recall began Monday, July 5th.

An engine stall while driving could lead to an accident or injury. In the case that such an accident or injury occurs, you should consider discussing your case with a products liability attorney. The attorneys of Bahe Cook Cantley & Jones are currently litigating cases regarding Toyota problems. To consult with Shawn Cantley about these issues: Shawn's Mail

Avandia, also known as rosiglitazone, was dealt a serious blow Friday when an FDA official revealed that over a dozen individuals taking Avandia and suffering from serious heart problems were not counted in a study that proclaimed Avandia as safe.

The FDA reviewer, Dr. Thomas Marciniak, stated that the study, which has been relied on by Avandia’s maker GlaxoSmithKline, possessed serious flaws, the New York Times reports.

According to numerous reports and studies, taking Avandia might cause strokes and heart problems. The severity of its side effects has led the FDA to consider pulling the drug from shelves even though the drug already contains warnings about its dangers. We have previously reported on flaws in GlaxoSmithKline’s trials as well as the financial ties of their supporters.

Dangerous drugs, such as Avandia, can be responsible for injuries and even death. When an unreasonably dangerous or defective drug injures consumers those injured may have legal claims against the manufacturer and could be compensated for their losses. Lawyers call this area of the law products liability.

Consulting an experienced products liability attorney is usually easy and can help you determine if you have a case.

This consumer protection information is provided by Louisville, Kentucky attorney Will Nefzger, a partner at Bahe Cook Cantley & Jones PLC. Please feel free to contact me directly for if you have any questions or would like more information. Just click here, and it will take you to a page containing biographical and contact information and here to e-mail Will directly. As always, we will keep you updated as developments with Avandia and other potentially dangerous drugs or products occur.