Increased Injuries in Colder Weather
March 08,2017
Winter's not over yet, and while here in Kentucky we aren't pummeled with 6 months of snow and ice like our neighbors to the north, the mountain areas can get brutal. We are no strangers to closed roadways, icy roads and sidewalks, and overall dangerous winter conditions. Throughout the winter months, slippery conditions make it increasingly likely for people of all ages to fall at work, in their neighborhoods, and in park...
Kentucky’s Mountains: Beautiful Scenery, Dangerous Roads
February 23,2017
The topography of the Bluegrass State has something for everyone. With a mean altitude of just 750 feet, the mountains of the east are balanced by the fairly level coalfields of the west and the uplands of the Lexington Plain. Harlan County boasts the highest point, Black Mountain. At an elevation of 4,139 feet, it’s a valuable part of the Cumberland range in the southeastern section of the Appalachian Mountains. Pike...
Liability for Horse Injuries
February 21,2017
Horses are a big part of life here in Kentucky. Most farms have horses; but unlike other species of livestock, you can also find them in many other environments. People own horses for lots of reasons. They're beautiful, majestic animals, but whether you breed them, ride them, or anything in between, accidents happen that can leave you – and the horse – wondering what to do next. Maybe one gets loose and causes a car ac...
Samsung Recall & The Dangers of Lithium-Ion Batteries
January 09,2017
Of late, a new item has been the subject of jokes on social media and late-night talk shows. That item is the lithium ion battery within Samsung's latest line of phones. From a vehicle going up in flames after a phone was left charging in the car to airlines banning certain types of Samsung phones from being brought onboard, the problem appears to be quite serious. In fact, it's been series enough that Samsung has issued a...
Scalding Injuries of Children in Apartment Complexes
January 09,2017
To protect people from scalding, the Federal Government has implemented regulations regarding the appropriate temperature delivered from the tap. The maximums vary slightly, depending on the regulator and who is accessing the hot water. In most cases, the top temperature is 120 degrees Fahrenheit. However, these top temperatures are lower for some populations. For example, the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standard (UFAS) ...
