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Two motorcyclists dead in separate Louisville crashes

Posted on May 3rd, 2013 No Comments

Two motorcyclists were killed in separate accidents in Louisville in the early morning of May 2.

The first accident happened before midnight on Wednesday on the 2200 block of Industrial Boulevard when motorcyclist Philip C. Frey was hit head-on by a car driven by Genaro Herrera Hernandez, according to Louisville Metro Police spokeswoman, Carey Klain. Frey died at around 1 a.m. at University Hospital. A woman who was riding with Frey was also injured in the crash. As a result of this crash, Hernandez has been charged with multiple felony charges, including murder.

Another motorcyclist, identified as Victor L. Williams, was killed when he lost control of his motorcycle at around 2 a.m. on Triplett Drive, a spokesman for the police reported.

The legal team at the Sampson Law Firm express their sincere condolences to the families of the two motorcyclists who were killed in these accidents.

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Driver and dog injured after car crashes into home

Posted on April 6th, 2013 No Comments

A driver was injured after his car crashed into a house near Churchill Road the morning of April 5.

St. Matthews Police reported that the accident happened before 8 a.m. when a black Mercedes Benz suddenly changed course on Hubbards Lane and slammed into a corner of a house in the 200 block. Homeowners Rick Caswell and his wife said they were going through their morning routine when the crash happened. Rick thought the accident was a natural gas explosion. The couple was fortunately not injured because they were in another part of the house, away from where the car crashed, but their dog did sustain injuries.

The driver of the car was brought to an area hospital for the injuries he sustained. His condition and identity have not yet been released.

When another driver or party acts recklessly, causing you and/or your loved ones harm, you may be owed financial compensation. Call the Sampson Law Firm at 502-584-5050 to discuss your situation and find out how we may be able to help.

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Injured crash victim claims survival a miracle

Posted on March 15th, 2013 No Comments

A crash victim recounted her experience in the multiple vehicle traffic accident that took place in Hardin County on March 4. In the accident that almost took her life, she claims that her survival was miraculous.

Natalie Mudd, also a new mom, was rushed to University Hospital after the multiple vehicle collision that happened on I-65 near Elizabethtown. In an earlier report, Mudd was reported to have suffered several bone fractures after her vehicle was struck by a semi truck. Mudd recounted that she was amazed how her vehicle protected her from more serious injuries. On the other hand, John Richard Warner, who was also a victim of the crash, was still in critical condition, according to reports.

Findings of the State Police showed that the driver of the semi truck was not impaired before the crash happened.

Semi-truck accidents can cause extreme devastation that harms many other innocent people, as evidenced by this serious accident. Call 502-584-5050 to discuss your legal options if you have been the victim in such an accident. Our lawyers at the Sampson Law Firm may be able to help you.

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Apartment complex fire injures woman

Posted on February 28th, 2013 No Comments

A woman suffered minor injuries in a fire in an apartment complex at 1800 block of Appleton Lane, early Monday morning.

Reports stated that the fire broke out at a Shively apartment complex around 1 a.m. A woman dropped a pan on the floor when trying to put food that had caught on fire out. The fire then spread rapidly, according to responding firefighters. The woman was rushed to the hospital after she suffered smoke inhalation and burns on her hands, all considered to be minor injuries. No other people were reported injured after the fire in the apartment complex was put out by firefighters.

Sustaining injuries in a fire due to another person’s negligence, such as a negligent product manufacturer or reckless individual, can be devastating. Call 502-584-5050 to learn more about your legal rights if you’ve been injured in this manner. Our attorneys at the Sampson Law Firm can discuss your options and situation with you.

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Pit Bull Swallows Kentucky boy’s Nose

Posted on February 4th, 2013 No Comments

A 10-year-old boy lost his nose in early January after a dog aggressively attacked him and bit off his nose in Henderson County, Kentucky.

Matthew Weaver was playing with his friends when a pit bull attacked him, ripping off his nose and swallowing it. Weaver’s nose was successfully put back 0n by the surgeons at Kosair Children’s Hospital in Louisville after the nose had been recovered from the dog’s stomach once veterinarians had put the dog to sleep.

According to the dog’s owner, the dog had never shown signs of aggression for as long as they had owned it.

Unfortunately, anyone can suffer the painful and often serious repercussions of a dog bite. If this has happened to you or a loved one, call a dog bite lawyer from the Sampson Law Firm at 502-584-5050.

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Students Suffer Burn Injuries in Pennsylvania

Posted on November 29th, 2012 No Comments

Middle school students were injured in Pennsylvania after a chemical fire started in a science classroom. Twenty five students were inside an 8th grade science classroom when a chemical fire broke out. According to reports, the students in the classroom were hovering around a table where the teacher was conducting a science experiment when the incident unfolded.

When the teacher combined two separate chemicals, a fire ball formed. The fire was quickly extinguished with a fire extinguisher that was located inside the classroom, but not before five students received varying degrees of burn injuries. Two other students suffered from smoke inhalation as a result of the chemical fire.

Two students that were burned in the fire were transported via helicopter to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Officials who are investigating the classroom fire are still uncertain as to which chemicals caused the hazardous flames. The students returned to the middle school this morning, and counselors were on hand to make sure that they went about their daily routine as easily as possible.

If you have sustained burn injuries due to someone else’s negligence, please contact the burn injury lawyers of the Sampson Law Firm by calling 502-584-5050 today.

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Glass shards prompt recall of generic Lipitor

Posted on November 28th, 2012 No Comments

Small shards of glass in generic Lipitor tablets, known as atorvastatin, prompted the pharmacy firm Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals to recall the drug last week. The recall only affects retail sales by preventing pharmacies from dispensing the drug but not consumers who may already have the prescription.

According to WebMD, the recall includes batches of 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg dosages. Ranbaxy says it has not received any reports of injuries from the glass particles measuring less than one millimeter in size. Both Ranbaxy and the Food & Drug Administration have reportedly determined that there are no safety concerns for patients already taking the atorvastatin they already have.

Some CVS Pharmacies will allow customers, upon request, to exchange their refill of atorvastatin with an alternative brand. However, Consumer Reports is urging all consumers taking atorvastatin to return the potentially contaminated prescription to their pharmacies and request a different brand.

If you or someone you love has been injured by a recalled pharmaceutical, you have the right to file a lawsuit against the drug manufacturer to obtain the compensation you deserve for your pain and suffering. An experienced pharmaceutical liability attorney at the Sampson Law Firm can help you through this difficult time to ensure you receive justice.

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Semi-Truck Accident Kills 1 in Kentucky

Posted on November 27th, 2012 No Comments

On Illinois Route 1, a 25-year-old Fredonia, Kentucky man lost his life after his motor vehicle collided with a semi-truck on November 21. The man was driving his vehicle on the northbound side of the highway when the accident took place.

According to police reports, the man’s vehicle abruptly crossed over the median and ventured into southbound traffic around 8:30 a.m. that morning. The car then made head-on contact with a southbound semi-truck. The semi-truck was being driven by a 50-year-old Illinois man. The impact of the semi-truck accident caused the driver of the passenger vehicle to lose his life at the scene.

Several different authorities were on-site to assess the damage of the accident, and to investigate the potential causes for the fatal collision. The driver of the semi-truck was not injured in the accident. Police are still looking into the crash, and at this time the cause of the truck accident has not been determined.

Truck accidents are oftentimes fatal due to the immense size of these commercial vehicles. Semi-trucks tend to overpower other vehicles on the road, therefore an accident involving a passenger car and a semi-truck would more than likely favor the semi-truck in regards to damages and injuries. It is important to stay alert when you are driving near a large commercial truck in order to avoid serious injuries.

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Louisville I-71 Accident Kills 1

Posted on November 19th, 2012 No Comments

Last Wednesday, a fatal accident on Interstate 71 in Louisville left one person dead and another person with serious injuries. The accident unfolded on the northbound side of the interstate, and occurred around 6:00 a.m. in the morning.

Reports by Louisville Metro Police show that the driver of a AAA Kentucky vehicle allegedly lost control and ran into a cable barrier on the interstate. The Rescue Ranger overturned after striking the barrier, and was then hit by a pick-up truck as a result. Paramedics arrived at the scene of the rollover accident, and declared that the Rescue Ranger driver died in the collision.

The driver of the pick-up truck sustained serious injuries in the accident, but none of them were deemed to be life-threatening. The collision caused several traffic delays for travelers attempting to exit downtown Louisville. Drivers on the northbound side of Interstate 71 were diverted off of the highway, and onto the service road. Louisville police officers were further investigating the incident.

Rollover accidents can be extremely dangerous, and can result in fatalities. If you have been injured in a car accident, you need experienced representation on your side to obtain the compensation that you are rightfully owed. Please contact the car accident lawyers of the Sampson Law Firm by calling 502-584-5050 today.

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Dentist facing multiple medical malpractice lawsuits

Posted on November 14th, 2012 No Comments

A dentist in Chesapeake, Virginia is facing multiple medical malpractice lawsuits worth millions of dollars after he performed questionable dental work on several patients. Patients as well as employees are upset with the dentist after he issued bad paychecks, MyFox8 reports.

According to records from the Virginia Board of Dentistry, the dentist has a record of complaints dating back to 1998. One patient claims he left a drill inside a tooth when he performed a root canal and did not inform the patient. A woman says dental implants the dentist installed has left her with permanent injuries and disfigurements. In one case, he drilled too deep into a patient’s tooth and forced the victim to have a root canal.

Aside from medical mistakes, the Virginia dentist is also facing legal problems. The board found that the man charged a patient’s insurance for procedures he never performed, and several employees claim he owes them thousands of dollars in wages that were issued on bad checks. Earlier this year he was fined $20,000 and had his license suspended for 60 days.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice, you do not have to suffer alone. Pursuing legal action against the guilty party can not only bring them to justice, but it can also provide you with the financial compensation you deserve for your pain and suffering and medical expenses.

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