On behalf of Barber Law | Oct 30, 2019 | personal injury
During the crisp autumn months, you may love to leave home for an evening walk or a morning jog. While you must contend with traffic and other pedestrians, you may not worry much about your personal safety. Of course, if you encounter an untrained dog, you may sustain...
On behalf of Barber Law | Oct 14, 2019 | personal injury
Kentucky residents who have been in any type of accident where they have hit their heads know that the brain can be an interesting thing. You may feel fine after getting hit in the head, only to discover that you have a serious brain injury or concussion several hours...
On behalf of Barber Law | Sep 5, 2019 | personal injury
Kentucky employees are entitled to feel safe at work. In the workplace, safety is a priority. NPR explains how in 2017, Kentucky’s Occupational Safety and Health found that the state did not meet safety standards. In one serious case, the OSH inspector overlooked...
On behalf of Barber Law | Aug 22, 2019 | personal injury
A projection from the U.S. Census Bureau predicts that, by 2030, there will be more individuals over 65 than under 18. With more seniors than ever, nursing homes are becoming overcrowded and understaffed. The disturbing effect is an increase in elder neglect and other...
On behalf of Barber Law | Jul 2, 2019 | personal injury
High-speed car chases may appear exciting on TV, but you would not want to be one of the innocent civilians in Kentucky who have been harmed while criminal suspects flee from the authorities. Although the public’s attention might be focused on the suspects...
On behalf of Barber Law | May 31, 2019 | personal injury
Whether you prefer to drive a car or ride a bicycle on Kentucky roads, staying safe requires cooperation from all vehicle operators. Accidents that involve cars and bicycles often include severe injuries and may even lead to death. There are several steps both drivers...
On behalf of Barber Law | May 2, 2019 | personal injury
Informed consent requires a doctor to discuss a medical procedure with the patient and explain associated risks. A patient signs the form agreeing that she understands and accepts a risk of chronic nerve pain with this procedure. Her brother likewise accepts the risks...
On behalf of Barber Law | May 2, 2019 | personal injury
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month and it is the perfect chance for Kentucky drivers to learn more about sharing the road safely with motorcyclists. According to the National Health Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists are much more likely to die in an accident...
On behalf of Barber Law | Apr 24, 2019 | personal injury
Motor vehicle accidents can lead to many types of injuries, including ones to the spinal cord. When you are facing this type of injury, you have to know some basic information about them. Not all spinal cord injuries are the same. The location and the type of injury...
On behalf of Barber Law | Mar 28, 2019 | personal injury
Concussions are the result of a hit to the head or a severe jarring of the head. This is a minor traumatic brain injury, but that classification might give people a false sense of security if they are suffering from one. Anyone who was involved in something that might...
