LOUISVILLE, KY, July 11, 2016— Thomas Law Offices, a personal injury law firm in Louisville, Kentucky, is now offering a once-yearly $1,000 scholarship to students who are currently attending or plan to attend their first year of college or graduate school in the upcoming semester. Students attending or planning to attend any college and graduate […]

Among the legal industry’s organizations that focus on high-degree peer recognition and professional achievement, one of the most well-known groups might be Super Lawyers, a rating service, magazine, and organization that recognizes the best U.S. attorneys every year. As part of the group’s strict selection process which consists of peer nominations and evaluations as well […]

Work has kept us very busy here at Thomas Law Offices. A few or our attorneys are currently getting ready for the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Summer Convention being held July 22-26 in Los Angeles, California. For me, a typical convention day starts at 7 a.m. and goes until midnight, even 1 a.m. sometimes. By […]

The U.S government announced a settlement with Volkswagen on Tuesday regarding the automakers massive emissions scandal first revealed in September 2015. The $14.7 billion settlement is the largest automotive industry settlement agreement ever made and will be used to compensate owners for the reduction in their car value and buyback or repair the faulty vehicles. […]

Car accident lawyers are often asked, “What does comparative fault mean?” To answer generally, comparative fault is partial legal defense that can limit the amount of recoverable damages a plaintiff can seek in a claim, based on the degree to which the plaintiff’s acted negligently, contributing to cause the injury.

According to a 2013 market research report, manufacturers of energy drinks are making more money than ever before. The market for energy drinks climbed 60% from the years of 2008 to 2013, resulting in a net worth of over $12.5 billion. The report predicted sales would surpass $21 billion by 2017, and unless something changes, […]

The LA Police Department continues to investigate a vehicle safety recall in determining the events leading up to the death of Hollywood actor Anton Yelchin earlier this week. Yelchin died on Sunday when his 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee rolled backward down his steep driveway and crushed him against a metal security fence and a concrete […]

Anton Yelchin, star of the rebooted “Star Trek” franchise, was run over by his own Jeep Grand Cherokee in a freak auto accident on Sunday. The Hollywood actor was found deceased next to his vehicle in his own driveway by a group of friends. When Anton did not show up for a rehearsal, his friends […]

On March 17th, congressional GOP leaders attempted to pass a medical malpractice reform bill which has been a top priority of the Federal Physicians Association for quite some time. If allowed to pass, the bill would have placed a severe nationwide cap on any claimable economic damages and attorney fees involved in medical malpractice cases. […]

Researchers have found that “medical errors” are now the third leading cause of death in the United States, killing more people last year than respiratory disease, accidents, and diabetes and stroke and Alzheimer’s combined.  Mistakes made during “life-saving” surgeries, prescription medication errors, and communication breakdown among hospital and other health-care facility departments accounted for almost 251,000 deaths last year, nearly […]

Whether you have an Android or iPhone, there’s no denying the fact that smartphones make our lives infinitely easier while on the go. Help is only a quick key press away during any emergency, and GPS tracking makes it possible for family members and emergency response vehicles to locate their loved ones during a crisis. […]

Being involved in a car accident is a traumatic experience that only becomes increasingly stressful if legal concerns are raised at any time. Whether you decide to file a lawsuit against the other driver or file a countersuit, there’s one undeniable fact—filing a lawsuit is complicated. Sometimes the smallest oversight or mistake can completely ruin […]

The first few minutes after being involved in a car accident can feel like some of the most frightening and stressful moments in your life. You’ll likely have a billion thoughts cascading through your mind, but as with most of life’s emergencies, keeping a level head and sticking to a basic plan of action can […]

After being involved in a car accident, it can seem like you never have enough time to stop and catch your breath let alone relax. One thing you need to prioritize, however, is your own health and well-being. Even if your injuries appear or feel minor, it’s important to see a doctor as soon as […]

An IVC filter is a small, cage-like device that gets surgically inserted around the inferior vena cava, a major vein which carries blood to the heart and lungs. The device is designed to permanently stop blood clots from traveling to the lungs and is usually only inserted after other anticoagulation treatment courses are unsuccessful. Despite […]