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999679_the_sidewalk.jpgA 76 year old woman, Norma McAuliffe, was killed this week while walking down the sidewalk. The accident occurred in the middle of the day as the victim walked down Hikes lane near Breckenridge Lane. The woman was on the sidewalk when a Saturn vehicle lost control, struck other cars and then went up onto the sidewalk, killing McAuliffe. Otherthan the pedestrian’s death, no one else was seriously injured in this vehicle accident.

This is a clear case of fault being on the motor vehicle. The pedestrian was doing what she was supposed to, and the Estate of the killed woman will have a wrongful death claim in this case. The wrongful death claim damages that can be sought will depend on numerous factors specific to the victim.
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A Jefferson County, Kentucky 74 woman died after injuries she sustained from being hit by a car while going to her mailbox. The woman was taken to the hospital after being hit and later died in the hospital. The driver of the car that hit has been reported to have looked away for a moment while driving and then when he looked back, he couldn’t avoid the woman who was at her mail box. This is a tragedy and an example of how even the slightest moment of not giving your driving the full attention it needs can result in a tragedy.

In cases where a person is struck by a car, there are numerous insurance factors that come into the equation of compensation for injuries, medical bills, and even a death. Insurance coverage that will need to be examined here will include PIP coverage, UIM coverage, UM coverage, and general liability coverage. These coverage examinations will include those of the driver of the car, those of the victim of the accident, and those of the persons living in the household of both. It is important to examine all potential coverage to ensure that all medical bills and damages are paid, in order to insure that the victim and her family are not left with expenses from this tragedy.
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Larry West, of Russell County, Kentucky, has been killed in an auto accident. His wife, Rebecca West, is in serious condition. Larry was pronounced dead at Westlake Hospital and his wife Rebecca was transported from Westlake to University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Larry and Rebecca west were residents of Russell Springs, Kentucky.

The West’s vehicle was traveling south on KY 55 when it was struck by a vehicle driven by Charles Caldwell of Greensburg. The crash caused the West’s vehicle to overturn several times. Caldwell was also treated for injuries and released from Westlake Hospital.
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A 19 year old teen has been charged with reckless homicide and Dui which stems from a single car accident that resulted in the death of one passenger and injury to two other passengers. The 19 teen was driving three passengers when her car went off the road and struck some trees. Alcohol was a contributing factor in this car wreck. This sends a strong message to teens that drinking and driving has severe consequences. From a personal injury law perspective, the criminal charges help to bolster the civil personal injury cases of the two injury teens and the wrongful death claim of the deceased teen’s Estate.

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837185_the_archer_2.jpgThe Carbon Express Terminator Lite carbon arrows by Eastman have been alleged to cause serious injuries. The claims stem from the use of the arrows, which splinter and break as they are being fired from the bow. In some of the cases, the arrows have splintered and punctured the hands of the bow users. Lawsuits have resulted claiming defective product manufacturing and seek injury damages.

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Dangerous and unsafe drugs are regularly recalled by the Federal Foods & Drug Administration. Unsafe drugs and products can cause serious damages and even death. Be careful of what products, medicines, and drugs you allow into your body. Some may be causing injury or could cause your death without you even knowing.

Here is a link to the FDA & some of its Recalls, Market Withdraws & Safety Alerts.

If you have been injured by any of these products, you need to know what your options and legal rights are. People who suffer injury or death from dangerous drugs and products have legal rigts to be compensated fro what has happened to them.

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A Louisville Kentucky Police Officer today was injured while at the scene of an auto accident. The initial accident occurred at the intersection of Brook and liberty when one car ran the red light and struck the other. The officer responded to the accident and was in the process of making a report when one of the drivers of the vehicles appears to have gone unconscious and her vehicle began to move forward. The Police Officer chased the vehicle on foot but was struck by the car, which late stopped after hitting a light pole.

Both the Officer and the female driver were taken to the hospital with injures. In instances like this one, the Police Officer will have both a workers compensation claim and a third party negligence claim related to this auto accident incident.

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A 23 year old woman who was involved in an auto accident a week ago in Henry County Kentucky has died from those injuries. The woman had been in intensive care at University of Louisville Hospital since the car wreck. The accident happened on Ky. 146 in the morning hours after she lost control of her vehicle in a sharp curve.

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Thumbnail image for 1307593_mobile_phone_in_hand.jpgA New Consumer Reports poll shows 63% of drivers under the age of 30 are using cell phones while driving. 30% of those surveyed also admitted to texting while driving. Kentucky law prohibits texting while driving, but cell phone use is still legal while driving. While cell phone use while driving in Kentucky is not a criminal offense, it still can cause accidents due to the driver’s attention being diverted from the road. Use of a cell phone while driving could be used against drivers who are involved in accidents as legal arguments arise that such activity may have caused the negligent driving or contributed to the accident. More and more accident litigation is focusing on the use of cell phones, including subpoenaing cell phone records to check usage at the time of the accidents.

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Kentucky information related to how many traffic accidents occurred over the last few years, including the number of DUI related accidents and pedestrian related accidents, can be found on the Kentucky State Police website. Click here to link to this information: www.kentuckystatepolice.org/data.htm

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