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Information To Exchange After a Car Accident in Kentucky

Published on Oct 21, 2025 in Car Accidents.

In our state, there were 108,713 reported road collisions in 2022, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Since these crashes don’t occur every day, you might not know what to do if you have been involved in an accident. While you might know to call the police or medical personnel to assist with the accident, […]

What Happens If I’m Hit by a Company Vehicle?

Published on Aug 12, 2025 in Car Accidents.

Getting into a car accident brings a lot of stress. In these cases, you usually know who is liable, and that usually falls on the other driver. But what happens if I’m hit by a company vehicle? Now the situation can get even more complicated, whether it is a delivery van, utility truck, or ride-share […]

How Often Do Hit-and-Run Accidents Go Unsolved?

Published on Jul 8, 2025 in Car Accidents.

In the immediate aftermath of an accident, two things happen right away. You check for injuries and determine who is to blame for the accident. In many accidents, it will be easy to assign blame. For instance, if someone was speeding or swerving across lanes, they were at fault. Establishing the at-fault party is vital […]

How Does Road Rage Affect Driving Skills and Judgment?

Published on Jul 1, 2025 in Car Accidents.

When you drive on the road, many situations can lead to some frustration. You might be running late for work, stuck behind a driver who won’t go faster than the speed limit, or getting cut off in heavy traffic. However, if you let those feelings boil over, that is road rage. How does road rage […]

Do Men or Women Cause More Car Accidents?

Published on Mar 11, 2025 in Car Accidents.

The debate over whether men or women cause more car accidents has persisted for decades. Many stereotypes and assumptions cloud the conversation, but solid data and research can help provide clearer insights. Understanding why these car accidents happen means looking beyond gender and examining driving behaviors, risk tolerance, and other contributing elements. Understanding Accident Trends […]

What Happens to Your Body During a Head-On Collision? 

Published on Feb 25, 2025 in Car Accidents.

A head-on collision is one of the most violent car accidents. The force of two vehicles crashing directly into each other can be life changing. What happens to your body during a head-on collision? Most people will suffer serious injuries. And unfortunately, many more will never return home to their loved ones. Let’s look at […]

How Can You Block Access to Social Media While Driving?

Published on Feb 5, 2025 in Car Accidents.

Do you remember when you got your first cell phone? Much like TVs and microwave ovens, cell phones are electronic gadgets that are part of our daily lives. According to data collected from Consumer Affairs, 98% of Americans, or 331 million people, own a smartphone. The goal of having a cell phone is to be […]

Is it Legal to Drive Barefoot In Kentucky?

Published on Dec 17, 2024 in Car Accidents.

Whether you’re cruising down Kentucky’s scenic byways or just running a quick errand around town, you may have considered driving barefoot from time to time. Many folks just assume that it’s illegal to drive without wearing shoes, but what does the law say? In Kentucky, as in most states, there are no specific laws against driving […]

Can Driverless Cars Be Hacked?

Published on Dec 3, 2024 in Car Accidents.

Driverless cars have been promised technology for decades, but until recently only existed in the world of science fiction. With nearly every major car manufacturer working to turn this electric sheep into a reality, it seems increasingly likely that drivers will share the roads with fully autonomous vehicles in the not too distant future. This […]

How Do 4-Way Stops Work?

Published on Nov 12, 2024 in Car Accidents.

Knowing how 4-way stops work can make driving safer for you, your passengers, other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. We look at how a four-way stop works and how they prevent car accidents. What is a 4-Way Stop? A four-way stop is also known as an “all-way stop.” This stop is an intersection with a stop […]

Illinois Car Inspection Laws

Published on Oct 8, 2024 in Car Accidents.

Owning a car in Illinois means owners have responsibilities to maintain their vehicles. Maintaining your vehicles keeps you and other drivers safe and healthy. We take a look at vehicle requirements and how they can keep you and others safe and healthy on the road. Why Vehicle Inspections in Illinois? Vehicle inspections in Illinois are […]

What Determines if My Car Is Totaled?

Published on Sep 24, 2024 in Car Accidents.

When you’ve been involved in a car accident in Chicago, one of the first questions that may come to mind is whether your vehicle is totaled. In the aftermath of a crash, you can find yourself dealing with legal issues, insurance claims, and healing from any injuries from your accident. This is when knowing what […]

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Tad Thomas has dedicated his practice to representing plaintiffs in various types of civil litigation, including personal injury, business litigation, class actions, and multi-district litigation.

After graduating with his law degree in 2000 from Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University, Mr. Thomas immediately opened his own private practice and began representing injury victims.

In 2011, Thomas Law Offices was established in Louisville, Kentucky. Over the past decade, Mr. Thomas has expanded his firm and now has offices in three additional locations: Cincinnati, Ohio, Columbia, Missouri, and Chicago, Illinois. He is also a frequent lecturer on topics like trial skills and ethics and technology.

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