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Two Kentucky Pedestrians Killed in Separate Accidents That Involved Cement Trucks

Some people say lightening never strikes twice.  However in Louisville, KY there have been two different fatal accidents in the last six months that involved an Advance Ready Mix concrete truck and pedestrians.  The latest truck accident occurred when a concrete truck failed to yield the right of way and hit two women in a crosswalk…

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Medical Malpractice: Da Vinci Robot, Would You Trust a Robot with a Scalpel?

New technology in medicine continues to improve the health and longevity of many patients.  But what happens when a new technology is adopted too fast and used by inexperienced or poorly trained doctors?  A Tennessee woman found out when she was injured as the result of a flawed robotic hysterectomy surgical procedure in 2011 done by an…

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Appeal Court Decision: Cruise Lines Can Now Be Sued for Medical Malpractice

Each week, passengers all over the country looking for a vacation board huge cruise ships to sail away to tropical and exotic lands.  But what happens if you are injured while on a cruise ship and the ship’s doctor is negligent in treating your injuries?  This happened to one woman’s elderly father.  He fell and bashed his head…

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