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Motorcyclist Injured by Pothole in Road Settles Suit
A motorcyclist injured by a large pothole left unrepaired in a county road settled his accident and personal injury suit for $270,000.00. If you have been injured as a result of a defective or improperly repaired roadway, contact Lexington accident attorney Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.$32.2 Million Verdict From Auto Crash Upheld
A $32.2 million verdict in a case arising from an auto crash that killed three and injured seven has been upheld. If you or your family has been injured in a vehicle or auto crash, contact Lexington, Kentucky accident lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.Suit for Injuries Caused by Tent Collapse Settled
A lawsuit arising from injuries caused three children by a negligently installed tent at an airshow has been settled. Lexington, Kentucky accident lawyer Robert Abell represents individuals and families injured by the negligence of others. He can be reached at 859-254-7076.Enterprise Rent-A-Car Failure to Respond to Vehicle Recall Results in $15 Million Verdict
Enterprise Rent-A-Car's failure to responde to a vehicle recall and have one of its rental cars repaired resulted in the deaths of two young women. If you or a family member have been injured in a vehicle accident, contact Lexington, Kentucky car accident attorney Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.Defective Guardrail Suit Settled for $15 Million
There is a duty to design and install safely highway guardrails. Injuries caused by a failure to do so can lead to liability. If you have been injured in an auto accident as a result of a defective guardrail, contact Lexington, Kentucky injury lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.Indiana Man Killed in Tractor Trailer Crash on I-64
An Indiana man, Brian Keith Meyers of Salem, was killed early Friday, June 18, 2010, in a tractor-trailer collision on I-64 in Scott County, Kentucky. Meyers was a truck driver for Ace Doran Trucking. The crash caused the east-bound lanes of I-64 to be closed much of the day.Source: Lexington Herald-Leader
Lexington, Kentucky truck accident lawyer Robert Abell represents individuals in truck accident cases arising on Kentucky's interstate highways.
Hartford to Pay $72.5 Million to Settle Injury Settlement Class Action Suit
For $72.5 million Hartford Financial Services Group has settled a class action lawsuit that claimed deception by Hartford in the settlement of personal injury and workers compensation claims. The suit alleged that Hartford settled many personal injury and workers compensation claims in structured settlements, which means that they were paid out over time in annuity form. The suit also claimed that Hartford retained 15% of the settlements as fees, taxes and profits.Source: Hartford Courant
Lexington, Kentucky lawyer Robert Abell represents individuals in personal injury and workers compensation cases. He can be contacted at 859-254-7076.
Family of Nurse Killed in Helicopter Crash to Receive $5.6 Million in Settlement
The children of a flight nurse killed in a helicopter crash will receive $5.6 million in settlement of their suit. Sandra Pearson, aged 38 and a call nurse, was killed, along with several others, when the medical helicopter in which she was riding crashed southeast of Indianapolis in 2008. The National Transportation Safety Board determined that the crash was caused by a defective main rotor blade on the helicopter that was manufactured by Bell Helicopter Textron.Source: Indianapolis Star
Lexington, Kentucky accident and personal injury lawyer Robert Abell represents individuals and famlies in personal injury and accident cases.
Bicyclist Awarded $2.9 Million for Neck Injuries
A bicyclist was awarded $2.9 million in compensation for her injuries caused by a defective bike path. If you have been injured on a bicycle because of someone else's negligence, contact Lexington, Kentucky bicycle lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.Police Officer Receives $375,000 For Injuries From Car Chase Crash
Police officers involved in car chases cannot be reckless and cannot ignore unreasonable risks.
A police officer in Mississippi injured when his vehicle was crashed into by a car being chased by the police has been awarded $375,000 against the police department whose officers were doing the cherries for the injuries he sustained. Basil Thornton, a Richland, Mississippi, police officer when his personal vehicle was struck by a car being chased by Jackson police. He sustained numerous injuries including a fractured vertebra, a broken foot, ankle trauma, a concussion, lacerated facial muscles and other facial lacerations that left extensive scarring of his face and forehead. The judge that conducted the trial ruled that the police officers conducting the chase recklessly disregarded unreasonable risk.
Source: Jackson Clarion-Ledger
If you have been injured as a result of someone else's negligent or reckless operation of their vehicle, contact Lexington, Kentucky accident lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.
I-75 Crash In Madison County Kills Michigan Woman
A crash on I-75 in Madison County, Kentucky killed a Michigan woman, whose vehicle was struck by a tractor-trailer. Lexington, Kentucky truck accident lawyer Robert Abell represents individuals and families injured in truck accident and collision cases.Two Killed in I-64 Crash in Bath County
Two women, one from Ashland and one from Lexington, were killed Saturday, April 24, 2010, and a Lexington man injured in a crash on 1-64 in Bath County, Kentucky.Drunk Driving Suit Settles for $2.255 Million
The insurance companies for a drunk driver and the bar where she got drunk have agreed to pay $2.255 million to settle a drunk-driving lawsuit. If you or your family has been injured by a drunk driver, contact Lexington, Kentucky lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.Briar Hill Road Crash Kills Nurse
A car crash early Monday morning, April 5, 2010, on Briar Hill Road killed a nurse, Vicki Hutchison of Clark County.Georgetown Man Killed In Accident on US 460
A Georgetown man, Glenn Bussell, was killed Saturday afternoon, April 3, in a car accident on US 460 in Scott County.Hart County Crash On 1-65 Kills Eleven
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van on I-65 in Hart County near Munfordville has killed 10 people early Friday morning, March 26, 2010.Bicyclist Rendered Paraplegic Settles Injury Suit
A bicyclist rendered paraplegic when struck by a tour bus has settled his bicycle injury accident suit. If you have been injured in a bicycle accident caused by someone else's negligence or recklessness, contact Lexington, Kentucky accident attorney Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.Family of Bicyclist Files Wrongful Death Suit
The family of a bicyclist killed by a truck has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. If you have been injured in a bicycling accident, Lexington, Kentucky accident attorney Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.$18.5 Million Verdict In Drunk Driving Case
Catastrophic injuries that left a Colorado man a functioning paraplegic caused by a drunk driver resulted in a jury verdict $18.5 million in damages.Cell-Phone Related Crash Results In $1.5 Million Settlement
Cell phone use while driving can result in negligence and crashes causing serious injuries. Contact Lexington, Kentucky accident lawyer Robert L. Abell if you have been injured by the negligence of someone driving a car negligently because they are talking on a cell phone.Paralyzed Motorcyclist Awarded $44.9 Million By Jury
A motorcyclist who was paralyzed when negligently hit by a car was awarded $44.9 million in compensation for his damages. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, contact motorcycle accident lawyer Robert Abell.$89 Million Drunk Driving Verdict
A jury's verdict returned $89 million in a case arising from the death of a 28 year old man killed by a drunk driver.Family of Teen Killed By Tractor Trailer Receives $5.25 Million Verdict
The family of a teenager killed by a tractor trailer has received a $5.25 million jury verdict. the trucking company was liable for failing to properly train its truckdriver and allowing him to drive a tractor-trailer with defective parts.Winchester Man Dies From Car Crash
A Winchester man, Allen Terry, died Sunday, October 11, 2009, as a result of a car crash on Bybee Road. The accident occurred on Wednesday, October 7, when Mr. Terry's car crashed into a brick mailbox.Source: Lexington Herald-Leader
3 Killed In Barren County Wreck
A car wreck over the weekend in Barren County near Glasgow killed three: Billy Calvert of Austin, Joel Read II of Glasgow and Felicia Humphrey of Edmonton. The crash occurred on U.S. 31-E Saturday afternoon, October 10, 2009.Source: Lexington Herald-Leader
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