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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Mine Safety Chief: Massey Plays "Catch Me If You Can"A federal mine safety official testified to a Senate committee that Massey Energy took a "catch me if you can" approach to mine safety violations. The testimony came at a hearing following the death of 29 miners on April 5 at Massey Energy's Upper Big Branch mine.
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Coal Miner's Wives Sue Agency For Failure to Inspect MinesThe wives of two coal miners killed at Massey Energy's Aracoma Coal mine in Logan County, West Virginia have sued the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration claiming that the agency's failure to inspect and/or negligent inspection of the mines contributed to their husbands' deaths.
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KJA Executive Director Maresa Fawns On the Civil Justice SystemMaresa Fawns, the Executive Director of the Kentucky Justice Association, offers a thoughtful essay on how the civil justice system promotes family safety, corporate accountability and a fair marketplace for law-abiding and responsible businesses.
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Roxanne Conlin Gains in Iowa Senate RaceThe Blog for Iowa reports that Roxanne Conlin is meeting with increasing success in her effort to unseat Charles Grassley and become Iowa's first woman Senator.
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Public safety Requires Trial LawyersToyota's recent wave of recalls shows the need for trial lawyers to help protect public safety argues this editorial in the Wall Street Journal.
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Malicious Prosecution Case Settles for $12 MillionA malicious prosecution case brought by two men who spent 26 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of murder has settled for $12 million.
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Robert Abell on Tort Reform In Lexington Herald-LeaderLexington, Kentucky personal injury lawyer has published in the Lexington Herald-Leader an opinion essay on the unfounded arguments for tort reform.
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Roxanne Conlin for Senate WebsiteRoxanne for Iowa; Roxanne Conlin for Senate website
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A Great Trial Lawyer, Roxanne Conlin, To Run For U.S. SenateRoxanne Conlin, a great trial lawyer, former President of the American Association for Justice and a powerful advocate for families, individuals and small businesses, will run for the U.S. Senate challenging career politician Charles Grassley, who has been in office since Eisenhower was President.
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XMRV Virus Linked To Chronic Fatigue SyndromeA medical study indicates a link between the XMRV virus and chronic fatigue syndrome.
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Asbestos Victims' Medical Bills To Be Paid By EPAAsbestos victim in two Montana towns will have their medical bills paid by the EPA. About 50 new cases of asbestos related diseases develop in the towns each year.
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Too Much Money Makes Court Appear Unfair, Supreme Court RulesWhen contributions to a judicial campaign are disproportionate and present an "extraordinary situation", the judge who got the money must get off the case the Supreme Court ruled in Caperton v. Massey Energy.
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Lexington Bike Event A SuccessBike Lexington draws a big crowd of bicyclists.
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Bicycling In & Around LexingtonLexington, Kentucky needs more bike trails.
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Weight-Loss Product Hydroxycut Recalled After FDA Cites Liver DangersHydroxycut, a weight-loss product, has been recalled following reports by the FDA that the dietary supplement can cause liver and other problems.
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Supreme Court Justice Souter Retires, President Obama AnnouncesThe retirement of Supreme Court Justice David Souter has provided President Obama with his first opportunity to nominate a Supreme Court Justice.