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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Stupid Lawsuit Prize: Fan Upset over NFL RefereeingLexington, Kentucky lawyer Robert Abell awards a Stupid Lawsuit Prize to the suit against the NFL over a bad referee call in the Saints-Rams game last season.
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Stupid Lawsuit: Texting During Movie Results in LawsuitLexington, Kentucky lawyer Robert Abell gives Stupid Lawsuit award to a Texas man who sued a woman who on a movie date with him began texting during the movie.
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Supreme Court Justice Scalia Passes AwayLexington, Kentucky lawyer Robert Abell on the passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia today at age 79.
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HIPAA Guide for FamiliesHIPAA is frequently misunderstood by families and by health-care providers. Lexington, Kentucky lawyer Robert Abell provides a helpful guide.
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The Proposed New Overtime Rules ExplainedLexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell applauds the explanation of the proposed new overtime rules broadcast by PBS NewsHour.
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Coal Mining Safety - Former Massey CEO Blankenship IndictedLexington, Kentucky work injury lawyer Robert Abell on the federal criminal indictment of former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship.
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Coal Mining Safety - Nearly $70 Million In Unpaid PenaltiesLexington, Kentucky work injury lawyer Robert Abell on National Public Radio's report on coal mining safety and the nearly $70 million in unpaid penalties.
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Federal Judge Charged With Domestic Violence Should ResignLexington, Kentucky lawyer Robert Abell discusses the calls to federal judge Mark Fuller to resign following his arrest on charges of domestic violence.
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Congress: Federal Marijuana Laws Are "Unjust and Irrational"Lexington, Kentucky criminal defense lawyer Robert Abell discusses the letter by 18 Congressmen to President Obama for the decriminalization of marijuana.
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Crack Cocaine Defendants May Get Relief from SentencesLexington, Kentucky criminal defense lawyer Robert Abell discusses the request for clemency petitions for defendants convicted of crack cocaine charges.
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Heisman Trophy Winner To Be Targeted By Sexual Assault Suit?Heisman Trophy winner and Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston may be targeted by a sexual assault suit says attorney Patricia Carroll
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Not Enough Money for Justice: Kentucky's Courts In Peril?Have funding cuts over the course of the last five years created a crisis in Kentucky's court system?
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Food Safety: 48 Million Develop Food-Borne IllnessesThe CDC reports that 48 million Americans annually develop food-borne illnesses, about half contracted from restaurant food.
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Sprinkler Installer Sues For Unpaid OvertimeA sprinkler installer has sued American Fire Protection Group for unpaid overtime; overtime must be paid for all hours worked beyond 40 in a work week.
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Fraternity, University Settle "Rape Factory" Lawsuit by Female StudentWesleyan University and a fraternity, have settled a lawsuit by a female student claiming that the frat house was a "rape factory" that she needed warning of.
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Questions Linger One Year After Meningitis OutbreakOne year after a fungal meningitis outbreak that eventually killed 64 people reforms are stalled in Congress and medical questions remain unanswered.
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10 Most Overlooked Bicycle-Related LawsThere is much misunderstanding between bicyclists and motorists regarding the rights and responsibilities of bicyclists; here are 10 overlooked bicycle laws.
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McCain Questions Halliburton FineSen. John McCain questions whether a $200,000 fine is enough to deter corporate officials and employees from destroying evidence.
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Oil and Gas Companies Sued for Damage to Louisiana CoastlineThe Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority has sued a number of oil and gas companies for decades of damage they have done to the Louisiana coastline.
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Justice In Federal Courts Imperiled By Sequestration Budget CutsThe continuing, inexcusable toll of the sequestration budget cuts insisted on by House Republicans is imperiling justice in our federal courts.