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...
On behalf of Barber Law | Feb 14, 2019 | personal injury
Most anyone who has a dog will tell you that their beloved pooch knows when they’re sad and is there to comfort them and also picks up on their fear and nervousness. Dogs are great at sensing all sorts of cues about how people are feeling. It shouldn’t be...
On behalf of Barber Law | Jan 18, 2019 | personal injury
Emergency rooms are hectic, crowded places — and doctors have to think on their feet, often after working long hours under strenuous conditions. It turns out that might be a recipe for disaster more often than people realize. An estimated 250,000 people every...
On behalf of Barber Law | Aug 16, 2018 | personal injury
Toxic exposure is a dangerous situation that thousands of people find themselves in each year. This issue can crop up at home, at school, at work, in stores, restaurants and any other place that has chemicals on their premises. You need to do everything possible to...
