Johnson Law Firm Injury Blog

Social media is a slippery slope. It can be a great outlet to see pictures of your friends’ children, wish someone a happy birthday, follow the happenings of your favorite celebrity, learn new recipes – the list is seemingly endless. However, that accessibility is packaged with vulnerability, and what you share can come back to haunt you. Some people have lost their jobs due to social media, and a recent study found...

Preserving evidence after an injury can make a huge difference in the success of a case. While it can be difficult and time-consuming, it is critical for the recovery of maximum compensation. As long as the evidence contributes relevant information to your claim, it’s practically impossible to have too much. Evidence is the cornerstone that establishes fault and shows the extent of the damage you incurred. The sooner ...

With school back in session throughout the Bluegrass State, it’s time to remind drivers about safety in school zones, around school buses, and near pedestrians. Despite annual calls for caution, there are serious accidents every year. In 2015, there were over 850 school bus-related crashes in Kentucky, resulting in 297 injuries and three deaths. Motor vehicle safety and pedestrian awareness are always important, but p...

Abner Doubleday invented baseball. St. Patrick was Irish. Bats are blind. George Washington had wooden teeth. All of these common ideas are myths, widely-held beliefs that are actually false. And, according to the National Safety Council (NSC), here’s another: Motorists can use a cell phone while driving without affecting their abilities. Rather, the human brain cannot do two things at the same time, which is at least on...

You may not think of summer as the season to be concerned with weather-related driving safety, but it’s not just snow and freezing temperatures that can cause problems. High temperatures and humidity can pose challenges as well. For one thing, they can increase the risk of tread separation on tires, which can rapidly result in a highly dangerous loss of control or a blowout. Whether you are taking an out-of-town trip or ...