Like other accidents, it is important to seek immediate medical care after suffering a dog bite injury. Legal action for animal bites may be considered after effective care is provided. It is important to see a physician if the bite is deep, if the bleeding will not...
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Follow these 3 tips for an easier time in construction zones
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | May 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
It's warm out in Kentucky, and that means that construction crews are back on the roads. Whether it's a neighborhood roadway, I-64 or I-75, downtown Lexington, Frankfort or other areas, you're bound to run into construction work at one time or another. It's common...
Building owners may be in legal crosshairs for shootings
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | May 9, 2019 | Premises Liability
Dealing with tragic mass shootings has been difficult. These shootings have also placed owners and managers of commercial buildings into legal jeopardy as they are being sued for premises liability for active-shooter incidents that occurred on their properties. The...
Rear-passengers face greater injury risk
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | May 2, 2019 | Car Accidents
Drivers and other front-seat vehicle passengers have received the benefit of airbags and seatbelts, which together operate to keep a person in the proper position in a car crash. However, according to an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study, rear passengers...
Passenger vehicles are vulnerable in large truck crashes
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | Apr 26, 2019 | Truck Accidents
Passenger vehicles have a clear and deadly disadvantage in collisions with larger trucks. Passenger vehicle occupants suffer the most deaths in large truck accidents. There were 4,102 fatalities in large truck accidents in 2017, according to the U.S. Department of...
Dog bites drop in 2018 but risks grow among young children
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | Apr 19, 2019 | Animal Bites
There is good news and bad news concerning the frequency of dog bite claims in this country. These injury claims dropped by nine percent last year according to some research. However, the number of emergency room visits for children under the age of one suffering from...
Surface roads may not be as safe as you probably think they are
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | Apr 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
There are many myths and misconceptions about what actually keeps you safe on the road. People may accidentally spread misinformation about what practices are safest and best. For example, many people associate interstates and highways with elevated danger. While...
Common types of medical malpractice
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | Apr 11, 2019 | Wrongful Death
Doctors are not exempt from mistakes or negligence. At times, medical malpractice may even lead to the death of a patient. Certain forms of malpractice are prevalent and may underly a wrongful death lawsuit. Surgical errors can be life-altering or even fatal. Although...
Medications may be a dangerous Rx for driving
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | Apr 4, 2019 | Car Accidents
Motorists usually blame alcohol, marijuana or illegal drugs for impaired driving. However, prescription or over-the-counter drugs that are routinely used can also increase the risks of car accidents. Prescription drugs were the most common drug found in drivers...
Impaired truck driver blamed for Virginia train crash
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | Mar 28, 2019 | Truck Accidents
One of the most serious consequences of a truck accident is the harm caused by the large size difference between the truck and the other vehicle. However, truck accidents are not limited to these situations. The National Transportation Safety Board concluded that an...
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