Johnson Law Firm Injury Blog

Truck drivers operate heavy machinery in traffic for long hours at a time. They encounter weather conditions that are difficult to navigate, such as heavy rain, high winds, and icy roads. They have to quickly react to other vehicles on the road that may stop short or cut into lanes without signaling. However, the less obvious issue of driver health can be one of the most important safety risks. Sleep apnea, high blood pres...

Emergency vehicles are usually in a hurry to get somewhere. Imagine being that person on the stretcher in the back of the ambulance on the way to the hospital, or the homeowner who called the fire department to put out the flames, or the just robbed employee waiting for police. When you need that kind of help, each minute you wait can feel like an eternity. It's one of the reasons you should be sure to regularly use your m...

The word “abuse” encompasses a wide range of behaviors. Probably the most commonly thought of scenario involves physical violence or verbal aggression. It brings to mind terrible news stories of “child abuse” or “sexual abuse.” It may even conjure up thoughts of neglect, which is often closely linked with caring for children, senior citizens, or pets. What's not usually in the forefront is financial abuse, yet ...

Another Midsummer Classic is in the books and the American League continued its winning streak in the All-Star Game, besting the National League by one run. America’s pastime, baseball is as popular as ever. In fact, a petition in 2014 to make Major League Baseball’s Opening Day a national holiday gathered over 100,000 signatures (it didn’t work). There are 30 professional U.S. teams, though none in Kentucky. Accordi...

Paralysis is a scary thought, and definitely one of the most severe injuries a person can sustain. It's a drastic life change that is difficult to adjust to -- physically, mentally, and emotionally. Becoming paralyzed because of someone else's negligence adds another layer of personal suffering that can be hard to overcome. Researchers estimate that as many as 12,500 people suffer from spinal cord injuries each year, and a...