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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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. -
Claiming They Were Misclassified Managers Sue for Overtime Lexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell on the overtime suit by Lush Cosmetics store managers who claim they were misclassified as exempt from overtime -
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. -
$40 Million Settlement in Another Unpaid Wages Suit Against Wal-Mart Lexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell on the $40 million settlement of an unpaid wages suit against Wal-Mart employees forced to work off the clock. -
Epileptic Police Officer Awarded $225,000 for Disability Discrimination Lexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell discusses a $225,000 jury verdict for policeman in a disability discrimination suit based on epilepsy. -
Psoriatic Arthritis Covered by Americans With Disabilities Act, Court Rules Psoriatic arthritis that substantially limited the ability to walk constituted a disability covered by the Americans With Disabilities Act the Fifth Circuit ruled in Carmona v. Southwest Airlines. -
Former VP Sues JP Morgan Chase for Sex Discrimination Charging a Glass Ceiling Lexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell on a glass ceiling sex discrimination suit against JP Morgan Chase by a former VP. -
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. -
"Subjected to Sexual Harassment for Several Years" Firefighter Files Suit Sexual harassment creating -
"Subjected to Sexual Harassment for Several Years" Firefighter Files Suit Sexual harassment creating an illegal hostile work environment and retaliation violates both federal and Kentucky state law. A Houston firefighter has filed suit claiming that she was subjected to sexual harassment for several years and then was retaliated against when she complained. -
Wage Class Action Lawsuit Over Hiring of Illegal Aliens Settles for $18 Million Lexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell discusses a class action lawsuit based deflating wages by hiring of illegal aliens that settled for $18 million -
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. -
Hooters Targeted by Wage & Hour Lawsuits Over Tip Sharing & Promotional Work Kentucky overtime and wages lawyer Robert Abell on a suit against Hooters for unpaid wages and overtime based on illegal tip sharing and unpaid promotional work -
Workers Sue over Plant Explosion Workers at a North Carolina plant have filed suit against a number of design, manufacturing and installation firms they claim responsible for an explosion at the plant last year. -
Race Discrimination - $6.5 Million Verdict for Police Officer for Wrongful Termination Lexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell discusses a $6.5 million verdict won by a Kansas City police officer in a race discrimination suit. -
Sex Bias Suit Against Novartis Begins Lexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell discusses the sex bias suit against Novartis by reps claiming lesser pay and promotion opportunities. -
$30.3 Million Asbestos Exposure Award Affirmed Mesothelioma is a disease caused by direct and indirect exposure to asbestos. The New Jersey Supreme Court affirmed $30.3 million verdict for the family of a 50-year-old advertising executive who died from mesothelioma. If you were a family member has been injured or harmed due to your exposure to asbestos, contact Lexington, Kentucky injury attorney Robert Abell at 859-254-7076. -
Water District Manager Files Whistleblower Suit After reporting to the EPA that a Chicago-area water district had systematically falsified its reports and testing for years and then was fired after nearly 30 years of service, the water district's general manager has filed a whistleblower lawsuit. -
Scientist Awarded $1.4 Million In Safety Whistleblower Case A molecular biologist that reported safety violations in the lab she worked in was protected by free speech and whistleblowing laws and was awarded $1.4 million by a jury. If you have been retaliated against for reporting safety concerns or issues, contact Lexington, Kentucky whistleblower lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.