CPSC Encourages Consumers to Take Halloween Safety Precautions
Protecting their little ghosts and goblins is the top priority for many parents during the Halloween season. Although Halloween is fun for kids and adults alike, it can come with several safety hazards. Taking basic safety precautions when choosing your costume and decorating your home can help prevent accidents. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) […]
Grenade Explosion in Lynch Home Injures 11
Kentucky.com reports a grenade explosion in Lynch in Harlan County sent 11 people, including nine children, to the hospital. The children were reported to have been playing with the Vietnam-era tear gas grenade while an adult was present in the home when it detonated. The injured victims reportedly suffered cuts, chemical irritation to the skin, […]
Louisville Accident Attorney Tad Thomas Receives AV Rating from LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell
Louisville injury attorney Tad Thomas has been awarded an AV Rating from LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell for high ethical standards and legal ability in his accomplishments protecting the rights of those afflicted by another’s negligence. Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings are intended to assist individuals who are seeking legal services in finding the right lawyer for their particular […]
Woman Injured in Herrington Lake Boating Accident
A 59-year-old woman from Louisville suffered injuries recently when she fell out of a boat on Herrington Lake and was cut by the boat’s propeller, according to an article in The Lexington Herald-Leader. The woman and two friends were boating on Herrington Lake when the boat struck an underwater object, possibly a submerged log. The […]
Consumer Organization Urges FDA to Recall Dangerous Bed Handles
The consumer organization Public Citizen recently petitioned the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), asking the agency to ban or at least recall a certain type of bed handle that elderly or infirm people may use to help themselves get in and out of bed, according to an article in Consumer Affairs. The bed handles […]
Two Workers Injured in Aluminum Plant Explosion in Rubbertown, KY
Two workers were injured recently in an explosion and fire at the Eckart Aluminum plant in Rubbertown, according to a recent news report from Fox 41. Residents of the neighborhoods surrounding the plant were able to hear the explosion, but no evacuation was required. The explosion and fire occurred during the evening shift and involved […]
Louisville Pedestrian Accident Kills Woman
A 76-year-old woman lost her life recently while walking on Hikes Lane between Taylorsville Road and Breckenridge Lane in Louisville, according to a recent news report from Courier-Journal.com. While the woman was walking along the road, a driver traveling west on Hikes Lane lost control of his vehicle and struck four parked cars and then […]
Personal Injury Attorney Tad Thomas Testifies Before Kentucky Lawmakers about Litigation Funding
Recently, a bill was introduced in the Kentucky House that would place restrictions on litigation funding companies. Litigation funding companies loan money to clients who are pursuing some type of litigation, typically a personal injury lawsuit. In most cases, the loans are used to pay living expenses, such as rent or a mortgage and automobile […]
Kentucky Personal Injury Blog Launches in Honor of Tad Thomas’ Return to Private Practice Full-Time
Welcome to the Kentucky Personal Injury Blog of Tad Thomas, Attorney at Law. For the last year, I have been concluding my work at the Office of the Kentucky Attorney General where I supervised the operations of four divisions as well as supervised the office’s civil litigation. I am looking forward to continuing to devote […]