Kentucky residents can suffer a wide range of serious injuries, but coverage of these events may help others avoid or recover from an accident. Our news page explores the causes and outcomes of motor vehicle crashes and other severe injuries to help others prepare for what lies ahead.
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Kagan Confirmed to Supreme Court by 63-37 Senate VoteThe United States Senate today confirmed Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court by a vote of 63-37.
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Consumers' Rights Strengthened by New Federal RegulationsConsumers rights to appeal decisions by health insurance companies rejecting coverage have been strengthened by newly-issued federal regulations.
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Equal Work, Equal Pay -- the Paycheck Fairness ActThe principle of equal pay for equal work drives the Paycheck Fairness Act says this essay by Rep. Rosa De Lauro. If you have been discriminated against in your job or pay because of your sex or gender, contact Lexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.
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Federal Workers Compensation Claims Topic of House HearingThe handling of federal workers compensation claims was the topic of a hearing held in the House of Representatives. If you have a Kentucky workers compensation claim, contact Lexington, Kentucky workers compensation lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.
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Safety Concerns of Rig Workers Ignored Before Gulf DisasterSafety concerns of workers on the Deepwater Horizon rig in the Gulf of Mexico were ignored prior to the rig blow-out that has fouled the Gulf of Mexico with leaking oil this summer.
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Nursing Homes Neglect & Abuse Yields $114 Million VerdictNeglect and abuse at a nursing home in Auburndale, Florida led to a $114 million verdict returned by a Polk County, Florida jury.
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ESPN Reporter Erin Andrews Sues HotelsESPN reporter Erin Andrews has filed suit against a number of hotels related to incidents where she was stalked.
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Thousands of Hospital Infections Caused by Neglect and IgnoranceThousands of hospital infections are caused each year through negligent and/or ignorant use of catheters. Such infections can be sharply reduced through five simple, easy steps.
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$6 Million In OSHA Fines To Be Paid by Imperial SugarEvery day in the United States 16 workers are killed on the job.
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"Tort Reform Is All About Not Being Responsible"Tort reform is about avoiding responsibility, accountability and liability.
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How the Civil Justice System Holds Corporate Polluters AccountableThe American Association for Justice has released a special report, "Hazardous to Your Health: How the Civil Justice System Holds Corporate Polluters Accountable"
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Deference to Corporate Interests Characterizes Supreme Court TermThe Supreme Court led by Chief Justice John Roberts continued its deference to and promotion of corporate interests in the just-completed Supreme Court term.
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Supreme Court To Decide Retaliation Case from KentuckyRetaliation against an employee that reports discrimination violates both federal and Kentucky state law. The United States Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether federal law prohibits retaliation against a family member of an employee that reports discrimination.
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Salmonella Outbreak at Central Illiois Subway RestaurantsA salmonella outbreak in central Illinois apparently stems from sandwiches from Subway restaurants.
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Discover Card's Payment Protection Plan Targeted by Consumer SuitDeceptive and unfair business practices by credit card companies violate the Kentucky Consumer Protection Act.
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"Hot Fuel" Is Target of Consumer Class ActionsGasoline must be stored at 60 degrees or less or it loses energy and must be adjusted to assure that consumers receive what they paid for. Two class actions certified in Kansas City seek to recover what may be up to $2.3 billion.
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Paycheck Fairness Act Aimed at Sex Discrimination In PayUnequal pay between men and women for the same work violates federal and Kentucky state laws against sex discrimination in employment. The Paycheck Fairness Act is aimed at eliminating sex discrimination in pay.
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Kentucky Mining Company Ordered To Stop Alerts of Suprise InspectionsA federal district court judge has ordered a Kentucky coal mining company, Manalapan Mining Company, to stop alerting miners of surprise inspections by federal inspectors. Federal district judge Gregory Van Tatenhove of the Eastern District of Kentucky issued the order.
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Hospital Acquired Infections Website: "Not On My Watch"Hospital acquired infections is the focus of a new website, Not On My Watch.
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Massey's Upper Big Branch Mine Cited Again for Unsafe ConditionsThe Upper Big Branch coal mine operated by Massey Energy Company saw 29 miners killed in April 2010. It has recently received additional citations for safety violations from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).