Victims are often unprepared for the effort it will take to recover payment after an injury. In our blog, our legal team explores common challenges victims experience during their physical and emotional recoveries, as well as best practices when pursuing a personal injury case.
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Fatal Bus Crash Gives Rise to SuitsBefore you sign any forms for an insurance company following a wreck get yourself informed with our free consumer books. If you have been injured in a Kentucky accident, contact Lexington, Kentucky accident lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.
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Farmers Group Settles Overcharging Suit for $455 MillionFarmers Group Insurance Company has settled a class action lawsuit that it overcharged policyholders for $455 million. If you have had a claim denied or been treated unfairly by an insurance company, contact Lexington, Kentucky insurance claims lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.
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Cynthiana Woman Killed In Wal-Mart Parking LotCynthiana woman killed in Wal-Mart parking lot accident. Lexington, Kentucky accident lawyer Robert Abell represents individuals and families injured by the negligence of others.
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Race Discrimination Suit Against State Government Certified As Class ActionRace discrimination in employment including in hiring and promotions violates both federal and Kentucky state law. A race discrimination suit against the Iowa state government was certified as a class action. If you have been discriminated against based on your race, contact Lexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.
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Noose In Workplace Results in $150,000 Verdict Against SheriffA noose in a workplace is a powerful symbol of a racially hostile work environment. A jury in St. Louis recently awarded $150,000 in damages to two men in such a case. If you have been subjected to discrimination based on race or to a racially hostile work environment, contact Lexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell at 859–254–7076.
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Whistleblower Suit Regarding Drug Overcharging Settles for $21 MillionThe federal False Claims Act allows whistleblowers to file suits against companies that have defrauded or overcharged a federal agency or program. A whistleblower suit against Omnicare arising from its overcharging for drugs provided to state Medicaid programs recently settled for $21 million. If you are a whistleblower knowledgeable about a federal agency or program being defrauded or overcharged, contact Lexington, Kentucky whistleblower lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.
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Workers Compensation and Accident Claimants to Receive $72.5 Million In Settlement From The HartfordWorkers compensation and accident claimants will share in a $72.5 million settlement with the Hartford Insurance Company. If you have been treated unfairly by an insurance company, contact Lexington, Kentucky insurance claims lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.
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Senate Should Pass Paycheck Fairness ActThe Senate should pass the Paycheck Fairness Act to remedy pay discrimination and disparities between men and women. If you have been discriminated against in your employment, contact Lexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.
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Pay Disparities, Strip Club Parties & Hallway Groping Cited in Sex Discrimination SuitPay disparities, strip club parties and gropings in office hallways are all cited in a sex discrimination lawsuit against Goldman Sachs. If you have been discriminated against based on your gender or sex in your employment, contact Lexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.
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Anthem Settles Rate Hike Investigation for $20 MillionAnthem has settled a rate hike investigation in Colorado for $20 million. If you have been treated unfairly by an insurance company, contact Lexington, Kentucky insurance lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.
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Greater Protection Against Age Discrimination UrgedDiscrimination on the basis of age is a violation of both federal and Kentucky state law. If you have suffered age discrimination in your employment, contact Lexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.
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Work Injury Claims from Radiation Exposure ExpeditedHave you suffered a work injury because of exposure to hazardous substances or fumes on the job? Have you suffered a work injury and need workers compensation benefits? If so, contact Lexington, Kentucky workers compensation lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.
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Overtime Suit Against Olan Mills SettledWorking off the clock or attending meetings prior to clocking in probably means you are owed some overtime pay; Lexington Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell.
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Unpaid Overtime Sought In Class Action Suit Against Dick's Sporting GoodsLexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell on the unpaid overtime suit by employees claiming Dick's Sporting Goods forced them to work off the clock.
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Homeowners Sue Over Sewage DamageHomeowners have sued after their homes were badly damages by backed-up raw sewage caused by recent flooding. If your home has been damaged by sewage backed up because of inadequate drains, contact Lexington, Kentucky lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.
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Retail Managers Settle Overtime SuitManagers at the retail store Zumiez's have settled their overtime suit. The managers claimed that they were misclassified as exempt from overtime and that they worked through and during mandated meal and rest breaks. If you have not been paid the overtime you have earned and are owed, contact Lexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.
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Kroger Managers Seek Unpaid Overtime in Class Action SuitClaiming that they have been misclassified as exempt from overtime pay requirements Kroger managers have filed a class action lawsuit seeking their unpaid overtime. If you have been misclassified as exempt from overtime, contact Lexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.
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Construction Workers To Receive $2.2 Million In Back WagesLexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell discusses the $2.2 million settlement of a suit by construction workers for unpaid wages.
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Motorcyclist Injured by Pothole in Road Settles SuitA 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.
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Female Police Lieutenant Files Sex Discrimination LawsuitSex or gender discrimination in employment violates both federal and Kentucky state law. If you have been subjected to gender discrimination, contact Lexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.