A severe injury can result in lost time from work, ongoing medical expenses, permanent disability, and other losses that can significantly affect the rest of a victim’s life. Our library articles guide injury victims through their claims, helping them understand their liability, learn how to gather evidence, and navigate the complexities of a personal injury case.
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Loss of Consortium Damages
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Which nursing homes provide the best care?Which nursing homes provide the best care? This report by the federal Government Accounting Office will help you and your family know what to look for, what questions to ask and what to avoid in selecting a nursing home for a family member or loved one.
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Corporate Greed Endangers American FamiliesThis is a report by the American Association for Justice, "They Knew And Failed To," which highlights numerous instances of corporate greed endangering and harming Americans and their families by engaging in negligent conduct, knowing about it, and failing to tell the public in order to increase profits. The report includes examples from many industries including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, food safety and automobiles.
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Damages For Loss of a Spouse; Surviving Spouse May Recover Damages for Lost Companionship and Consortium Rules Kentucky Supreme CourtWhat damages can be recovered for loss of one's spouse? The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled recently that a surviving spouse can recover damages for the lost companionship and consortium of the deceased spouse. Lexington, Kentucky attorney Robert Abell discusses the Supreme Court's decision in Martin v. Ohio County Hospital Corporation.
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Mike Martin v Joseph Schutzman - No Probable Cause to Arrest and Charge With CrimeAn arrest and the filing of a criminal charge without probable cause is malicious prosecution and a violation of constitutional rights.
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Lawsuit Filings From Kentucky Administrative Office of Courts: FY 2001 - 2008
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ERISA - Archer v. Radio-Electronic Company - Amended Complaint Seeking Monies in Profit-Sharing Plan AccountThis is an amended complaint filed by Robert L. Abell on behalf of three beneficiaries to a profit-sharing plan account maintained in a plan governed by ERISA.
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Tortious Interference With Business Relationships - Prime Contracting, et al v. Wal-Mart - Federal District Court OpinionPrime Contracting, Inc. and Complete Contracting, LLC sued Wal-Mart for wrongfully causing general contractors of Wal-Mart and Sam's Club construction projects to cancel their contracts with Prime and Complete. The federal district court in this opinion explains in this opinion the cases of Prime and Complete for tortious interference with business relationships.
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Tortious Interference With Business Relationships - Prime Contracting, et al v. Wal-Mart - ComplaintLexington Kentucky lawyer Robert Abell filed this suit for construction contractors whose contracts had been wrongfully interfered with by Walmart.
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Americans With Disabilities Act - "Disabled Lexington Man Sues Richmond"; Lexington Herald-Leader, September 30, 1992The Americans With Disabilities Act requires cities and other public entities to make their buildings and facilities accessible to the disabled. Robert L. Abell represented David Miller in this suit against the City of Richmond, Kentucky seeking to compel it to beging the process of making its buildings and facilities accessible.
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Americans With Disabilities Act - "City Ordered To Meet Needs of Disabled"; Richmond Register, August 6, 1993The Americans With Disabilities Act requires cities and other public entities to make their buildings and facilities accessible to the disabled. Robert L. Abell represented David Miller in this suit against the City of Richmond, Kentucky seeking to compel it to beging the process of making its buildings and facilities accessible. The federal district court entered a consent decree ordering the city to comply with the ADA.
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Americans With Disabilities Act - "City Sued For Handicap Access Plan"; Richmond Register, September 30, 1992The Americans With Disabilities Act requires cities and other public entities to make their buildings and facilities accessible to the disabled. Robert L. Abell represented David Miller in this suit against the City of Richmond, Kentucky seeking to compel it to beging the process of making its buildings and facilities accessible.
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Americans With Disabiliites Act - "Man Settles Suit Against Richmond"; Lexington Herald-Leader, July 29, 1993The Americans With Disabilities Act requires cities and other public entities to make their buildings and facilities accessible to the disabled. Robert L. Abell represented David Miller in this suit against the City of Richmond, Kentucky seeking to compel it to beging the process of making its buildings and facilities accessible. The federal district court entered a consent decree ordering the city to comply with the ADA.
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Asbestos Exposure - Perkins v. Serv-Air; Amended Complaint for Workers and Families Exposed to AsbestosExposure to asbestos both direct and second-hand can cause a number of very serious health problems including cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis. Robert L. Abell, a personal injury lawyer in Lexington, Kentucky, filed this suit for workers exposed to asbestos on the job and family members exposed to asbestos on their family members' work clothes.
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Asbestos Exposure - Perkins v. Serv-Air; MemorandumLexington Kentucky personal injury lawyer Robert Abell filed this memo in case involving asbestos exposure of employees and their families.
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Landreth v. Reddy - "Bank Officials Sued for Defamation"; Richmond Register, August 20, 1994The Richmond Register reports on the defamation lawsuit filed by Robert L. Abell on behalf of John Landreth against officials at the Richmond Bank.
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Lexington Public Library v. Clark - Brief to Kentucky Supreme Court Regarding Application of Attorney-Client PrivilegeLexington Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell filed this in the Ky Supreme Court regarding the attorney-client privilege in a sex discrimination suit.
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Archer v. Radio-Electronic Company - Memorandum Opposing Motion To Dismiss ERISA Suit for Monies in Profit-Sharing Plan Account
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Wheeler v. Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council - "Suit Against City Valid, Judge Finds"; Lexington Herald-Leader, June 26, 1997Robert L. Abell represented members of a citizens group in this lawsuit, Wheeler v. Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council, regarding certain contracts between LFUCG and the Fayette County Clerk and between LFUCG and the former Fayette County Jailer.
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Michael Martin v. Joseph Schutzman, et al - "Villa Hills Councilman Sues, Says He Was Arrested After Questioning Cop"; Cincinnati Enquirer, June 10, 2008