Posted on September 3, 2014 in Product Liability
Risperdal is an antipsychotic drug approved to treat people who suffer from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It has been associated with very serious and sometimes permanent side effects. While adverse outcomes may happen with any medication, pharmaceutical companies have a duty to disclose those risks to federal regulators and the public. Unfortunately, that disclosure did…
Posted on August 20, 2014 in Product Liability
Fentanyl is a narcotic pain reliever designed to treat chronic pain. Fentanyl is marketed under the name Duragesic, Actiq, Fentora and Sublimaze, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The medication is administered through injections, lozenges or adhesive skin patches that release the medication over an extended time. Unfortunately, some patients who are prescribed…
Posted on August 15, 2014 in Workers Compensation
If you have been injured in a Kentucky workplace accident, or are suffering from a work related illness, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Those benefits include both wage replacement and medical treatment. As a workers’ compensation recipient, you may have a number of questions. One common question claimants have is “Can I…
Posted on August 8, 2014 in ATV accidents, Vehicle Accidents
Riding recreational vehicles is a popular outdoor pursuit across Kentucky’s rugged terrain, but it can be extremely dangerous, especially for those who don’t wear helmets. Riders who do not wear helmets are more likely to suffer severe traumatic brain injuries in crashes involving all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles and bicycles than those wearing helmets, a study shows….
Posted on August 1, 2014 in Distracted Driving
Armed with statistics showing driver inattention is a factor in many crashes, the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety uses a driving simulator to educate drivers, particularly young drivers, about the dangers of distracted driving. From high schools to shopping malls to community events, the D2 distracted driving simulator puts teens and adults behind the wheel…