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What Are the Odds of Surviving a Motorcycle Crash?

Published on Mar 4, 2025 by Thomas Law Offices.

Riding a motorcycle offers a sense of freedom that few other modes of transportation can match. However, it also comes with a few risks, especially from other road users. While motorcycles make up only a small percentage of vehicles on the road, they account for a disproportionate number of accidents and fatalities. What are the […]

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

Published on Feb 25, 2025 by Thomas Law Offices.

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 Often Do Truck Crashes Result in Fires?

Published on Feb 18, 2025 by Thomas Law Offices.

Aside from the small amount of electric rigs, the majority of the 14 million trucks on the road are running on diesel fuel. If that truck has a full tank, it could have up to 100 gallons of that combustible liquid. That makes it a vehicle that is at a heightened risk of catching fire. […]

5 Examples of Negligent Security

Published on Feb 11, 2025 by Thomas Law Offices.

Negligent security refers to a failure by property owners to provide sufficient safety measures, thereby allowing conditions that lead to preventable crimes or injuries. Property owners and management are responsible for making sure that visitors, tenants, and employees are safe on their premises. When they neglect this duty, innocent people can be victimized by crimes […]

How Can You Block Access to Social Media While Driving?

Published on Feb 5, 2025 by Thomas Law Offices.

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 […]

Wichita American Airlines Plane Collided Mid-Air With a U.S. Army Black Hawk Helicopter

Published on Jan 30, 2025 by Thomas Law Offices.

American Airlines flight number 5342 was slated to arrive at Reagan National Airport (DCA) from Wichita Eisenhower Airport (ICT) just after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30. Instead, it collided mid-air with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter during its final descent. Video footage taken by rooftop cameras in Washington, D.C., in the moments leading […]

How To Check if Your Doctor Has a History of Medical Malpractice

Published on Jan 28, 2025 by Thomas Law Offices.

Medical malpractice is a big problem in Chicago. However, it’s not just isolated to our area of Illinois. It’s an issue nationwide. Data published by the Association of Health Care Journalists highlights how medical errors have become the third-most leading cause of patient fatalities in our country. Additional reporting from Johns Hopkins Medicine notes that […]

Ohio Nursing Home Resident Dies from Being Left Out in Cold on Christmas Eve

Published on Jan 28, 2025 by Thomas Law Offices.

An 84-year-old resident of an Ohio nursing home was pronounced dead on Christmas Eve after being found on the patio outside the facility. Alvera Meuti, a resident at the Avenue at Warrensville Care and Rehabilitation Center, went missing for more than 10 hours starting on the evening of December 23. She was found lying on […]

New Illinois Laws That Will Take Effect in 2025

Published on Jan 22, 2025 by Thomas Law Offices.

You can always count on two things at the start of a new year. The first is that gyms will be full of new members trying to honor their New Year’s Eve resolution to get into shape. The second is that many new laws will enter the books. Apparently, the Illinois state legislature had quite […]

How To Choose the Right Nursing Home

Published on Jan 14, 2025 by Thomas Law Offices.

You’ve made the hard choice to relocate your parent or other close family member from their own home or your own into a Chicago nursing home. Now, you have the tremendous responsibility of trying to find the best possible assisted living facility for them to reside in. You’re wondering how to choose the right nursing […]

The Dangers of Overloaded Trucks

Published on Jan 7, 2025 by Thomas Law Offices.

In a collision between a truck and a car, the truck will always dominate based on the weight and size of the rig. That holds true even if the truck is empty. However, with a full load, that truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Those are the restrictions put in place by every state, […]

Data Recorded by Truck Black Boxes

Published on Dec 31, 2024 by Thomas Law Offices.

You were just in a tractor-trailer in Chicago and suffered catastrophic injuries. You’ve heard plenty of commercials where truck accident lawyers try to impress upon you how urgently you need to reach out to them. You’re unsure if it’s a marketing ploy or if there’s a valid reason they’re asking you to reach out fast. […]

Is it Legal to Drive Barefoot In Kentucky?

Published on Dec 17, 2024 by Thomas Law Offices.

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 […]

What Should You Do If Your Child Swallows a Toy Part?

Published on Dec 10, 2024 by Thomas Law Offices.

When your child is choking on a toy part, you need to take immediate action. It can be easy to panic in these situations, but you will want to take a few steps to dislodge the object and protect the child’s airway. After your child is safe and well, you may want to look at […]

Do You Need a Front License Plate in Illinois?

Published on Dec 3, 2024 by Thomas Law Offices.

Before getting a driver’s license in Illinois, every prospective driver needs to study the Illinois rules of the road manual and pass a written and driving test. Once they get their license, they must adhere to additional laws and regulations, beginning with maintaining up-to-date vehicle registration and license plates. Do you need a front license […]

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Tad Thomas

Managing Partner

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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How to Handle an Aggressive Dog When Walking

There are some folks who put others into two categories: dog people or cat people. If you consider yourself a dog person, then you enjoy the company of dogs. You might own one or two. You might also like to meet a new dog on a walk and say, “Hello.”   Unfortunately, if this is […]

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How Can You Tell if a Head Injury is Mild or Severe?

On some level, every part of our body is vulnerable to injury, but our heads might be especially susceptible to harm.   The human skull is between 5.5 and 8.2 millimeters thick. That is not a lot of protection for such a vital organ as the brain. That is why any type of head injury needs […]

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When Should You Get a Second Opinion from Another Doctor?

When dealing with a medical issue, it’s not unusual to have some doubts. You may be trying to process a diagnosis, make sense of test results, or decide whether a treatment plan is the best choice. In these moments, you want to ask questions. When should you get a second opinion from another doctor? Getting […]

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