As the Weather Heats Up, Remember How Hot Your Car Can Get
June 11,2018
As a parent, you want to keep your children safe when they're in the car. But one of the hidden risks is for a child to be accidently, thoughtlessly left (or trapped) in a hot car. An average of 37 kids die from being in a hot car each year in the U.S., according to the National Safety Council’s (NSC) partner in preventing this danger, San Jose University meteorologist Jan Null, who studies heatstroke cases. Not counti...
Could This Negligence Lead to an Airline Catastrophe?
May 14,2018
On some budget airline flights in the U.S, something smells fishy -- and it’s not the in-flight meals. It's aircraft maintenance and what appears to be, at the very least, lax oversight by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Some even go so far to imply outright collusion and attempts to bury the problem at the FAA, and a Florida Senator is calling for a full-blown investigation of the matter. At the center of t...
Make Safety a Priority for Your Super Bowl Party
January 31,2018
The Super Bowl is likely the world’s most-popular “single day” sports event. It’s also a great excuse to get together with friends on a Sunday during the dead of winter. It doesn’t matter if you’re a football fan or not. After 50 plus years, the Super Bowl has transcended sport to become a cultural phenomenon – WITH a much-hyped halftime show. If you’re planning to host a Super Bowl party, it’s important...
Holiday Safety Tips From Lawyers
November 27,2017
Many of you will travel to spend your Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday with loved ones, and many will host family and friends at home. The Billy Johnson Law Firm wants to share some safety tips to help our friends and neighbors have a wonderful time during the upcoming holidays, no matter where you spend them. Many Kentuckians enjoy preparing their Thanksgiving turkey using a gas-fired fryer instead of baking it in the ove...
Trial Consultants are Important, but not Superheroes
July 13,2017
In the last few years, the legal world has seen the more visible and extended use of what are known as trial consultants. These individuals are specialists and expert in their fields, which consist of nearly anything useful to a trial. For example, a social scientist may be hired to address what the makeup of the jury should look like; a psychologist may be called in to explain the motivations and performance of witnesses...
