The Most Dangerous Roads and Interstates in Kentucky
Every year millions of drivers use the thousands of miles of Kentucky roadways to reach their destinations. Some roads and interstates in Kentucky are more dangerous than others, and the drivers who use them are more likely to experience a crash. It is important to drive carefully on every Kentucky roadway, but there are a […]
A Brief Guide to Kentucky Car Accident Laws
Kentucky has thousands of miles of roadways used by millions of drivers every year. Thomas Law Offices encourages and desires for every driver in Kentucky to reach their destination safely. But in the unfortunate event a car accident does occur, it is important to understand Kentucky’s car accident laws so that you can protect your […]
Missouri Nursing Home Resident Rights
If you have a loved one in a nursing home or long-term care facility in Missouri, you should be aware that all nursing home residents have legal rights. If you or your loved one ever have a reason to believe that these rights are being violated in any way, you can take legal action against […]
The Hidden Dangers of Whiplash Injuries
Whiplash injuries are one of the most common injuries sustained by drivers and passengers involved in car accidents on Kentucky roadways. Whiplash injuries are painful and debilitating and require as much as six months or more to recover. Making them even more dangerous is the fact that whiplash injuries often do not display any initial […]
The Penalties for Leaving a Hit-and-Run Crash Scene in Kentucky
Leaving the scene of a car accident in Kentucky is a serious offense. Kentucky traffic laws require that any person involved in any crash must remain at the scene to offer aid to people who are injured and to share their vehicle registration number and contact information. Depending on the severity of the accident, the […]
Pregnant Women May Not Be Properly Warned About Depakote’s Risks
Depakote ER (divalproex sodium) is a drug produced by AbbVie Inc. designed to treat many conditions such as, seizures, bipolar disorder, and migraine headaches. Depakote has proved to cause several severe complications. Now new lawsuits are suggesting that pregnant women are not being adequately warned about the risks of continuing to take the drug while […]
Graco’s “My Ride 65” Car Seats Recalled
On May 24, 2017, Graco recalled 25,494 car seats. The specific car seat, My Ride 65, was produced between May and August 2014. According to CNN, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that the webbing of the car seat failed to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The agency found that the car seat […]
Thomas Law Offices Representing Bouma Family for 2016 Combs-Hehl Bridge Crash
LOUISVILLE, KY, May 11, 2017 — Thomas Law Offices is representing the Bouma family of Michigan in a wrongful death claim against Travis Harmon of Ohio, a commercial truck driver who slammed into David Bouma’s vehicle on March 15, 2016 on the Combs-Hehl bridge in Ohio. The force of the collision sent Bouma’s Pontiac Grand […]
Lindsay Cordes Accepted into AAJ Leadership Academy
The American Association for Justice (AAJ) is one of the nation’s leading legal organizations that focuses on helping lawyers and other legal professionals represent their legal clients to the best of their abilities. Between providing educational opportunities for members, helping law offices embrace new types of technology, fighting for the right to trial by jury, […]
What Are the Consequences of Having a Fake ID?
The Law Office of Mike Campbell has joined forces with Thomas Law Offices as of September 1st, 2020. Click here for details. When it comes to fake IDs, most of us think of high school kids or college underclassmen. Most often they buy a fake ID online or borrow an older sibling’s drivers license to […]
New Missouri DWI Law Changes: Felony Offenses
The Law Office of Mike Campbell has joined forces with Thomas Law Offices as of September 1st, 2020. Click here for details. Arrested and charged with a Missouri DWI in 2017? You should know that recent law changes may affect the outcome of your DWI case and how you are charged. We talked about 2017’s […]
New Missouri DWI Law Changes You Need to Know
The Law Office of Mike Campbell has joined forces with Thomas Law Offices as of September 1st, 2020. Click here for details. Arrested and charged with DWI in 2017? You should know that recent law changes may affect the outcome of your DWI case and how you are charged. How serious your charges and their […]
Things You May Not Know About Kentucky Dog Bite Lawsuits
Kentucky is a state that takes cases involving dog bites very seriously. Dog owners are expected to take full responsibility for their dog at all times. Kentucky is a strict liability state which is favorable for anyone who is attacked or injured in any way by a dog. The owner or keeper of the dog […]
How to Minimize the Risks of Being Hit by a Drunk Driver
It’s no secret that drunk drivers cause a large percentage of America’s car accidents. According to data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 9,967 people were killed in alcohol-related driving accidents in 2014. This accounts for nearly one-third of all traffic-related deaths for that year. Over 1.1 million drivers were arrested […]
Is a DWI a Felony or Misdemeanor in Missouri?
The Law Office of Mike Campbell has joined forces with Thomas Law Offices as of September 1st, 2020. Click here for details. Being convicted of a DWI (driving while intoxicated) or DUI (driving under the influence) charge in the state of Missouri is a criminal matter. These charges can be extremely serious and can potentially […]