City Officials Order South Louisville Hotel to Close After Complaints

September 20, 2024 3 mins read

Every business is responsible for providing a safe environment for its customers and the surrounding community. When a business fails to meet those responsibilities, local officials can step in and determine its fate. That is the situation that the Louisville Manor Motel is dealing with, as the Metro Department of Codes & Regulations recently issued...

Decomposing Body Found in a Florida Nursing Home Closet

September 10, 2024 4 mins read

In nursing homes and centers nationally, tragic incidents occur. One recent case highlights the need for vigilance about nursing home residents and their care. A Kentucky Today article published just last week described how a decomposing body found in a Florida nursing home closet is that of a 71-year-old man, Elin Etienne, who had been...

Trampoline Injury Statistics

September 3, 2024 3 mins read

One of the first motor skills a child learns is bouncing up and down on their feet. You can trace a natural progression from bouncing in a crib to bounding on a trampoline. It is no wonder that trampolines are so popular both in backyards and as larger trampoline parks. Unfortunately, all of that bouncing...

What Is Mental Anguish?

August 27, 2024 3 mins read

Mental health issues show up in 1 out of every 5 adults. That is according to data collected by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. One of the reasons that those issues can develop is the result of an accident. Physical and emotional trauma can also be considered a compensable damage. Before an accident victim...

Thomas Law Offices Donates Shoes to Boy & Girls Club of Columbia

August 21, 2024 1 min read

Yesterday, Thomas Law Offices hosted an event at the Boys & Girls Club of Columbia with a surprise visit from Senior Quarterback Brady Cook from the University of Missouri. Cook partnered with Thomas Law Offices to provide new shoes to kids from the Club’s summer camp. Cook, the starting quarterback for the Missouri football team...

Who Is at Fault in a Bike vs. Pedestrian Accident?

August 20, 2024 3 mins read

When you leave your home, you begin to share the sidewalks, roads, streets, and highways. Whether you’re driving, walking, or pedaling, you are responsible for your safety and, to a certain extent, the safety of the people on all those byways. In legal terms, that responsibility is referred to as duty of care. That accountability...

How To Talk to Your Teen About Reducing Distractions While Driving

August 6, 2024 4 mins read

The 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are the deadliest for teen drivers. That may seem alarming. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the risk of car accidents is higher in teenagers ages 16-19 than among any other age group. A leading cause of those crashes is losing...

Understanding Zantac Cancer Symptoms

July 30, 2024 3 mins read

“The drug Zantac can elevate the risk of a person developing cancer. The active ingredient, ranitidine, contains a contaminant called NDMA, which is a probable human carcinogen.” That stark warning was issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) when it requested to remove Zantac from the market in 2020. Unfortunately, the risk of developing...

Is it Worth Suing an Uninsured Driver?

July 24, 2024 4 mins read

The Illinois Secretary of State oversees enforcement of the mandatory auto insurance laws. Coverage for every car that is in use is verified twice a year. If a car owner is found not to have insurance, they can be fined up to $500. Despite those checks, there are still plenty of car owners who, for...

Second Lawsuit Filed by Thomas Law Offices Against Louisville Apartment Complex for Negligence in Assault Case

July 16, 2024 2 mins read

Last week, attorney David Barber of Thomas Law Offices filed a second lawsuit against River Breeze Apartments, alleging negligence and failure to ensure tenant safety after residents were attacked and sexually assaulted in Louisville. What Happened at River Breeze Apartments? According to the complaint, the survivor was “brutally attacked, beaten, kidnapped, robbed, and sexually assaulted...

How Much Does Car Insurance Go Up After an Accident?

July 9, 2024 3 mins read

Maintaining an automobile insurance policy offers many benefits for car owners. In Illinois, it is also the law. A recent report on ABC 7 Chicago Eyewitness News found that insurance costs spiked in the last year from $1,806 to $2,310. In addition to those regular increases, your car insurance can also go up after an...

Do Pedestrians Always Have the Right of Way?

July 2, 2024 3 mins read

There are over 2,716,450 people who call the Windy City home, according to the City of Chicago. This is a city that teems with traffic and pedestrians who share miles of streets and roads. The hope is that everyone gets to where they’re going safely. To make that happen, everyone needs to be aware and...

Who Pays for Car Repairs When the Other Driver Is At Fault?

June 25, 2024 4 mins read

No one leaves home thinking that today is the day they will get into a car crash. However, based on data collected by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, there is a car accident somewhere in the country every 13 seconds. If you get into an accident, your first thought will be, “Am I okay?” Your...

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