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Kentucky Traffic Accident Deaths, Injuries Dropped in 2011

Published on Oct 15, 2012 in Auto Accident.

The number of people killed or injured in Kentucky car crashes dropped in 2011 when compared with 2010, according to data collected by the Kentucky State Police. In 2010, Kentucky saw 694 people lose their lives in fatal traffic accidents on Kentucky roads. This number includes not only car accidents, but also collisions with motorcyclists, […]

Kentucky’s ‘Blue Lights Across the Bluegrass’ Campaign Aimed at Reducing Traffic Accident Fatalities

Published on Jul 30, 2012 in Auto Accident.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and local and state law enforcement agencies are joining forces for the “Blue Lights Across the Bluegrass” campaign throughout the month of July. The new campaign is designed to encourage safe driving habits in areas where there is a high amount of KY traffic fatalities. This initiative was developed in response […]

What is Kentucky Bad Faith Insurance Claim?

Published on Apr 12, 2012 in Insurance Bad Faith.

Being involved in an accident of any kind can certainly have a devastating impact on a person’s life and getting financial assistance to recover is imperative, particularly from an insurance company. However, when an insurance company fails to fulfill their obligation and does not act in such a way that is required in a contract, […]

Understanding Accounting Auditing Malpractice

Published on Jan 5, 2012 in Accounting Malpractice.

Audit-related malpractice claims tend to comprise only a small part of accounting malpractice claims (tax preparation claims accounts for the majority), but are severe and can be quite costly to the accounting firm. Claims can either be from public company audits or audits of nonpublic organizations. An estimated 40% of all audit claims allege that […]

CPSC Warns of Novelty Baby Rattle Dangers

Published on Oct 25, 2011 in Product Liability.

Baby rattles are one of the most popular baby toys in the nation. These rattles capture a baby’s attention and help young children develop motor skills. Unfortunately, the popularity of novelty rattles used on baby shower cakes and decorations presents a danger to infants. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a warning for […]

Jury Finds Physicians Liable in Baby Decapitation Lawsuit

Published on Oct 12, 2011 in Medical Malpractice.

The Courier-Journal reports that a jury awarded $1.4 million to a mother who filed suit against two physicians who delivered her premature baby in 2006. During the delivery, one of the physicians struggled to dislodge the baby’s head from the mother’s body. He testified that he tried several different angles before he finally felt the […]

Woman Injured in Herrington Lake Boating Accident

Published on Jun 8, 2011 in Personal Injury.

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 […]

Jefferson Circuit Court Judge Finds Louisville Doctor in Contempt for Lying Under Oath

Published on Jan 28, 2011 in Medical Malpractice.

According to The Courier-Journal, a Jefferson Circuit Court judge has found a Louisville doctor to be in contempt for lying under oath during a deposition. Apparently, a man is in the preliminary stages of suing the doctor for medical malpractice for a November 2009 eye surgery that allegedly caused damages. The doctor reportedly lied about […]

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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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You may have heard the term “Article 16” used in discussion of a civil legal case. This specifically refers to Article 16 of the New York Civil Practice Law & Rules. A personal injury case—when one party pursues legal action after being harmed by the negligence or wrongdoing of another party—may be impacted by the […]

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What Is Considered a Reasonable Person When It Comes to Negligence?

You’ve been injured, and now you need help paying your medical bills, making up for your lost wages, and addressing your pain and suffering. So who pays for these damages? The financial liability for your related damages usually falls on the at-fault party and (in most cases) their insurance provider. The insurance company won’t just […]

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What Is the Difference Between Lawyer and Attorney?

Most of us have heard the terms “attorney” and “lawyer” used interchangeably as if they mean the same thing. And, while there used to be a marked difference between the two words, that’s not actually the case here in Chicago or anywhere else in Illinois anymore. Below, we’ll highlight the historical difference between the use […]

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