There is always a risk of injury from a fall, and some fall injuries can be severe. You may be at greater risk for a serious fall injury depending on your age and the height and direction from which you fall. Certain injuries are more likely from falls than others....
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How can I avoid dog bites?
When dog owners are responsible, they enjoy constant companionship and affection. When dog owners are negligent, they put others at risk in the event their pet lashes out. According to Healthline, a serious dog bite can cause nerve damage, bacterial infection, bone...
What types of injuries might you suffer in a bicycle accident?
As a bicyclist, you take certain risks when you share the road with cars and other large motorized vehicles, including death as a result of an accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Commission notes that nearly 860 people died in bicycle crashes with vehicles...
What is osteomyelitis?
Osteomyelitis refers to a bone infection. Infections travel through nearby tissue or the bloodstream. After you suffer a serious bone or joint injury, you could be susceptible to a bone infection. While treatable, infections can kill the bone and lead to the removal...
Summer safety tips for solo motorcycle riders
As Kentucky moves into the summer months, riders are firing up their bikes and acknowledging the risk: According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the chance of death after a crash with a motorcycle is 27 times greater than with an ordinary car....
What makes playgrounds dangerous?
Playgrounds are places where children can laugh and play together. Many kids are seriously injured while playing at these each year though. Data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that more than 200,000 U.S. children wind up in...
Do dog bite victims have recourse in Kentucky?
Dogs have a reputation as friendly animals. But you may underestimate their propensity to bite. When a dog is startled, stressed or perceives a threat to their territory, they may feel provoked and snap at you. If this happens, it’s important to know what recourse you...
How risky is it to be near texting drivers?
Drivers in Kentucky do not always follow safety laws. While many campaigns highlight the danger of texting while driving, this does not stop everyone. Unfortunately, the drivers engaging in this behavior make the road more dangerous. Driving around other people who...
Company held liable for not informing drivers of safety issue
Transportation managers must ensure their drivers remain updated regarding safety issues, especially at construction sites where conditions may change on a day-to-day basis. Because it allegedly did not instruct its drivers of a restriction placed on a temporary...
Brain damage after a bicycle accident
Our firm realizes the many ways that bicycle accidents shatter lives for people. Sometimes, these accidents result in physical injuries that leave victims with a lot of pain, immobility and other consequences. However, we know that there are other hardships some...