What Were the Worst Cases of Corporate Misconduct in 2017?
2017 was an unparalleled year for news regarding corporations that committed fraud, allowed employees to take part in sexual misconduct, or took part in financial scandals and cover-ups that wronged workers and/or customers. We’ve all heard the news stories and consequently had our lives affected by the Equifax scandal, the Takata airbags debacle, the misconduct […]
Bar Fights and Your Rights
We all go into bars and clubs expecting to have a good time. We expect that the bar staff and bouncers are trained to keep us safe and to watch out for any signs of trouble. Unfortunately, many staff members and even bouncers are not trained to properly handle bar fights that happen. Even worse, […]
Electric Shock Drowning: A Silent Killer in the Water
The parents of a 15-year-old electric shock drowning victim are speaking out in an attempt to warn others and bring awareness to this rarely reported phenomenon. Carmen Johnson was swimming near her family’s Alabama lake house in April of 2016, when electric current traveled from a light switch on the dock, through the water, and […]
How to Protect a Loved One in a Nursing Home
The Law Office of Mike Campbell has joined forces with Thomas Law Offices as of September 1st, 2020. Click here for details. If you have a loved one in a nursing home, it’s completely natural to feel somewhat helpless over their care at times. How can you be 100% sure they’ll remain safe? How can […]
Are Amusement Park Rides Really Not Regulated?
When we go to an amusement park with our families, we trust that our children will be safe while enjoying the various rides and attractions on the premises. It’s easy to assume that most rides look safe and that the operators know what they’re doing. We’re also often told that amusement park rides are thoroughly […]
Drugs and Alcohol Involved in Driving Fatalities
According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drugs and alcohol continue to be a major cause of Kentucky car accidents. The data shows that, nationally, drugs and alcohol were involved in fatal accidents, claiming 267,598 lives from 1995 and 2013, according to drugtreatment.com. Drugs or alcohol involvement accounted for 26 percent of […]
NCAA Settles Head Injury Lawsuit
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has settled a class-action lawsuit brought by former college athletes claiming to have been injured by concussions during college play. In the proposed settlement in the US District Court in Chicago, the NCAA, the governing body for college sports, will set aside $70 million for the treatment of injured […]
Heed the Groundhog’s Warning, Keep Your House Safe During This Severe Winter
If you watched videos the morning of Groundhog Day, you saw that the groundhog saw his shadow – which tradition says means we have six more weeks of winter to look forward to. Actually, it turns out that the groundhog test is only reliable 40% of the time over history, but if weather around the […]
Winterizing Your Kentucky Home
Take advantage of a nice fall day to think about how to winterize your home. Now is the time to spot problems, before the first storm comes in. Roof repair specialists say the first winter storms bring a deluge of calls, and in most cases the homeowner knew there was a problem and was putting […]
Tips to Avoid Summer Water Sports Accidents
As the summer heat takes hold, more families will be heading for relief at their local watering holes. But all Kentucky residents should make sure to take precautions. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), nearly half of all drownings occur in natural settings including rivers, lakes, and oceans. The CDC offers these tips […]
NTSB Investigates San Francisco Plane Crash That Killed Two
A recent plane crash at San Francisco’s airport claimed the lives of two passengers and injured 180 more. As investigators dig into the causes of the crash, details continue to surface, explaining what happened to trigger the fateful result. Experienced Kentucky accident attorneys monitor plane accident reports no matter which state they originate from. While […]
This Fourth of July in Kentucky, Think Fireworks Safety
Fireworks add a thrilling ending to Fourth of July celebrations for families all over Kentucky. When fireworks aren’t used carefully, however, joyous celebration may turn to tragedy. You can reduce your own risk of injuries this Independence Day by observing several safety rules when using fireworks, courtesy of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC):
Prom Night Safety Tips for Parents
We know that parents worry about their kids, especially during events like prom night – when teens want to be off having fun with their friends, not being supervised by concerned adults. How do you strike the balance between giving your teens the independence they crave on prom night and the safety they need to […]
Kentucky Schools Participate in “ShakeOut” Earthquake Drills to Keep Kids Safe
Kentucky’s public schools throughout the state recently held earthquake drills to prepare students, faculty, and staff and prevent child injuries in Kentucky if one of these dangerous natural events should occur, according to a recent report from WOWK TV. The drills were part of the annual “ShakeOut” event sponsored by the Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium, […]
Are You or Your Kids Off to College? Help Them Stay Safe This Winter Semester
After the holidays, college students throughout Kentucky and the United States will be heading back to campus for the start of winter semester. Whether you are hitting the books yourself or have a family member or friend who’s going back to studying, you can help improve their safety and avoid accidents with these tips: Understand […]