Johnson Law Firm Injury Blog

The Bluegrass State boasts a rich variety of breathtaking landscapes. From rolling hills to lush plains, scenic river bottoms to the rugged Cumberland Plateau, Kentucky ATV riding enthusiasts can find a trail on nearly any kind of terrain. Old access roads and trails from the coal industry have also left an extensive network of riding opportunities. There’s no doubt that ATVs are a great way to have fun outdoors and, fo...

The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that more than 1.6 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed this year. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men (26 percent), followed by lung (14 percent), and colon and rectum (8 percent) cancers. Among women, breast (29 percent), lung (13 percent), and colon and rectum (8 percent) cancers are the most common cancers. While there have been notable improvements ...

More isn’t always better, and that is certainly the case when it comes to auto recalls. Last year, carmakers set an all-time high for recalls, edging out the 2014 record of just under 51 million vehicles through 803 recalls. Whether due to shoddy workmanship, defective design, regulators' cracking down on safety defects, automakers' becoming more proactive about reporting problems or some other explanation, 2015 saw almost ...

When compared to the days of the Industrial Revolution, or even those of the early twentieth century, the modern workplace is relatively safe. One of the key players in saving the lives of American workers is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which was created in 1970 to help employers and employees reduce on-the job injuries, illnesses and deaths. Since then, workplace deaths have been cut by...

Through infographics, emails, blog posts and other media, the Johnson Law Firm aims to share with you relevant news, both good and bad. We’re always on the lookout for new ways to get important information to our friends in the Bluegrass State, and recently we began using SlideShare to make a visual presentation of facts about motorcycle injuries in Kentucky. Never heard of SlideShare? It’s one of the top 150 sites o...