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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Driver-Related Factors Cited In One-Third of Fatal Truck Crashes A variety of driver-related factors were present in one-third of fatal truck accidents in 2010 according to a federal study. -
Can You Get Fired For A Posting on Facebook? Josh Eidelson addresses this question on Slate. -
Accutane Users Win $18 Million Verdict on Bowel Disease Claims Two users of Accutane have won jury verdicts totaling $18 million on their claim that the drug's maker failed to warn them that it could cause bowel disease. -
Over 2400 Former Players Have Sued the NFL In Concussion Lawsuits Over 2400 former players have sued the NFL claiming that the league deceived them regarding the long-term effects of concussions. -
Race Discrimination Class Action Suit Against Humana Reinstated by Appeals Court A race discrimination class action suit against Humana was reinstated by a federal appeals court in a ruling issued Monday, July 2. -
Healthcare Reform Law Upheld by Supreme Court The Supreme Court upheld by a vote of 5-4 the Affordable Care Act and allowed a very important reform to go forward. -
Chamber of Commerce Eyes Perfect Record in Supreme Court The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the position advocated by the Chamber of Commerce in every case so far this court term. -
Outside Salesmen Exemption Applicable to Drug Company Sales Reps The Supreme Court in divided 5-4 decision ruled in Christopher v SmithKline Beecham that drug company sales reps are outside salesman not entitled to overtime. -
A Fatal Texting-While-Driving Accident Ends In Jail Sentence A Boston judge imposed a one-year jail sentence on a driver in a texting-while-driving case that resulted in one fatality and severe injuries to another person. -
Frivolous Damages Lawsuit Filed Against Jos. A. Bank for Alleged Deceptive Sales Practices Two customers have sued the clothing retalier, Jos. A. Bank, claiming it used deceptive sales practices to get them to buy clothes. -
Glass Ceiling Sex Discrimination Alleged in Silicon Valley A female junior partner at a Silicon Valley venture capital firm has sued the company alleging sexual harassment and discrimination and retaliation. -
Do Pain Pills Help or Hurt An Injured Worker's Recovery? Some studies show that use of opioid pain killers can impede an injured worker's return to work following a work injury. -
Paycheck Fairness Act Again Headed for Vote In Senate The Paycheck Fairness Act is going to again come up for vote in the Senate; it is intended to remedy ongoing pay discrimination. -
How Good Is Your Individual Health Insurance Policy? More than half of individual health insurance policies fall below the standards set by the Affordable Care Act. How good is your health insurance policy? -
Appeals Court Skeptical of Karen Sypher's Appeal A federal appeals court judge called Karen Sypher's appeal "a waste of time"; Sypher was convicted last year of attempting to extort Rick Pitino -
Employers Move To Ban Cellphone Use While Driving On Company Time More and more companies are establishing rules that prohibit their employees from using cellphones while driving on company time. -
Sex & Gender Discrimination In Employment: A Guide Download a copy of this Special Report on Sex and Gender Discrimination in Employment by Robert Abell. -
Questions About Kentucky Car Insurance? The Kentucky Consumer Guide to Buying Car Insurance by Robert Abell answers your questions about how much and what kinds of car insurance you should buy. -
Get A Free Kentucky Consumer Guide to Buying Car Insurance Lexington, Kentucky accident lawyer Robert Abell has written a consumer guide to buying car insurance; get your free copy by calling 859-254-7076. -
Are Medical Malpractice Payouts Going Up? Payouts for injuries and damages caused by medical malpractice were 25% lower in 2011 than they were in 2003.