Missouri’s Crime Victim’s Compensation Program

January 18, 2018 3 mins read

The Law Office of Mike Campbell has joined forces with Thomas Law Offices as of September 1st, 2020. Click here for details. The Missouri Crime Victim’s Compensation Program is designed to financially assist victims who have sustained bodily or psychological injury in paying for reasonable medical expenses, counseling expenses, funeral expenses, and lost wages or...

Early Warning Signs of Shock After a Major Accident

January 17, 2018 3 mins read

Immediately following the trauma of a major car accident, it’s possible for victims to go into a state of shock that may or may not be accompanied by symptoms of other injuries. Shock is a life-threatening physical condition that results when there is insufficient blood flow throughout the body. Shock can lead to more serious...

When is an EMT Responsible for a Wrongful Death?

January 9, 2018 3 mins read

A wrongful death lawsuit is a claim against a person who can be held liable for a death. A wrongful death can be the result of a fatal accident, negligence, or deliberate behavior. Auto accidents, abuse, and medical malpractice are all examples of possible wrongful death claims. When we think of medical malpractice claims involving...

All You Need to Know About Fen-Phen and the Redux Diet Drug

November 7, 2017 3 mins read

People have always wanted someone to tell them there’s another way to lose weight that doesn’t involve diet and exercise. So, in the 90s when Fen-Phen the miracle weight loss drug reached the market, people were eager to give it a try. Fen-Phen is the combination of fenfluramine and phentermine. Pharmaceutical companies made similar versions...

The Most Dangerous Roads and Interstates in Kentucky

September 26, 2017 3 mins read

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. What Are the Most Dangerous Roads in Kentucky? It is important to drive carefully...

A Brief Guide to Kentucky Car Accident Laws

September 12, 2017 3 mins read

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

September 1, 2017 3 mins read

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

August 8, 2017 3 mins read

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

August 2, 2017 2 mins read

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

July 5, 2017 2 mins read

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

May 31, 2017 2 mins read

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

May 17, 2017 2 mins read

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

April 13, 2017 2 mins read

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,...

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