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Category: Personal Injury

Suing for Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress in Illinois

Published on Mar 31, 2023 in Personal Injury.

Individuals often focus on whether an injury incident leaves a victim with physical injuries when sometimes the ones that leave the most lasting impression are the mental or behavioral health ones, as is the case with emotional distress. If you’re dealing with mental anguish, others may not know because such diagnoses often come with invisible […]

Injured Missourians May Be Eligible for Compensation From Missouri Victims’ Fund

Published on Mar 24, 2023 in Personal Injury.

There is good news for victims of negligence who have been unable to obtain the financial award they deserve—injured Missourians may be eligible for compensation from the Missouri Tort Victims’ Compensation Fund. Our team of personal injury attorneys at Thomas Law Offices is currently helping clients obtain compensation through this vital, yet often overlooked, state-funded […]

What Is Breach of Duty?

Published on Mar 17, 2023 in Personal Injury.

In almost every facet of our daily lives, we encounter situations in which one individual owes a duty of care to another. When someone violates their duty of care, it is considered a breach. This breach does not always cause harm, but when it does, the victim may deal with extensive injuries, costly medical bills, […]

How a Lien Can Affect Your Personal Injury Settlement

Published on Jun 28, 2021 in Personal Injury.

If you’ve been injured in an accident, whether it was a car crash, a fall on someone’s property, or an instance of medical malpractice, you have the right to file a personal injury claim to seek compensation for your losses. The claims process is complex. Along with the standard considerations, you may also need to […]

Fraternity Hazing: A Brief History

Published on Jun 22, 2021 in Personal Injury.

While there are advantages to joining a fraternity, initiation games and other hazing trials can put students at risk of serious injury or worse. Throughout the United States and beyond, there is an extensive history of hazing that comes into play when current students are injured or killed.

How Can Consumers Fight Back Against Forced Arbitration?

Published on Apr 16, 2020 in Personal Injury.

Arbitration is an alternative method of resolving disputes. Two parties present their sides of a complaint to an arbitrator or panel of arbitrators. The arbitrator’s job is to weigh the facts and arguments of both sides and make a determination. While there are instances of voluntary arbitration, forced arbitration arises when a company requires a […]

What Is a Medical Lien?

Published on Jul 19, 2018 in Personal Injury.

The Law Office of Mike Campbell has joined forces with Thomas Law Offices as of September 1st, 2020. Click here for details. Under Missouri law, healthcare providers like doctors, chiropractors, hospitals, and physical therapists are permitted to place “liens” on your case instead of billing your health insurance directly.  Based on the law, Missouri healthcare […]

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Tad Thomas

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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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Can a Nursing Home Take Your Assets?

Moving into a nursing home brings a host of financial concerns, chief among them being the fear of losing one’s hard-earned assets. It’s a common misconception that nursing homes can directly seize your property or savings, and finances can be a common target of nursing home abuse.  In reality, the situation can be much more […]

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What Background Checks Do Uber and Lyft Drivers Undergo?

One of the first safety lessons our parents taught us growing up was never to take a ride with a stranger. Now, as adults, many of us do just that when we log onto our phones and click for an Uber or Lyft. These are the two most popular companies that have revolutionized the rideshare […]

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

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 […]

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