How HB 40 Affects Felony Expungement Laws in Kentucky
If you are a convicted Class D felon in Kentucky, state law now allows many of those charges to be wiped clean from criminal records five years after a sentence or probation is completed. Getting your record expunged can simplify many parts of everyday life such as getting a job, getting a loan or...
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Get the Facts: Talc Lawsuits and Settlement Updates
The talcum powder lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson continue, though admittedly, they’ve been going on for years. The lawsuits allege that the prolonged use of talcum power or "talc" which is the active ingredient in products such as Baby Powder and Shower to Shower, can cause ovarian cancer in some women. There is strong...
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Paraquat Lawsuit: Filing a Parkinson’s Disease Claim
Paraquat is a commercial strength herbicide used in commercial agriculture for weed and grass control. It is also a toxic chemical that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classifies as "restricted use". Among many other health hazards, Paraquat exposure has been linked to Parkinson's disease. If you or someone close to you were diagnosed with...
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Shoulder Pain After a Car Accident: Injuries, Signs, and What to Do
Shoulder pain after a car accident can be caused by a variety of injuries, including whiplash, soft tissue damage, and broken bones. Symptoms of a shoulder injury include pain, limited range of motion, and instability in the shoulder joint. You should never ignore shoulder pain after a crash. When left untreated, accident-induced shoulder pain...
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Common Car Accident Injuries and Identifying Their Symptoms
Common car accident injuries include soft tissue damage like sprains, strains, and whiplash, plus bruises and broken bones. Traumatic brain injuries such as concussions are also common. It’s important to acknowledge any injury symptoms after a car crash and visit a doctor immediately. Do you think you can sleep off the aches and pains...
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Causes of Muscle Pain After Car Accidents | What to Do Next
If you’ve recently been involved in a car accident, it is normal to experience muscle pain. The blunt force of an accident can damage nearly every structure in your body, especially soft tissues like muscles. During an accident, the fibers that make up your tissue can be stretched, torn, or injured. Car accident muscle...
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When Should You Worry About Pain After a Car Accident?
It’s common to feel minor aches and pain immediately after a car accident, and it's also not unusual for pain symptoms to develop days or even weeks after a collision. In these cases, delayed pain could be a sign of a serious injury that you weren’t aware of at the time of the accident....
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Neck Pain After Car Accidents: What Could Be the Cause?
Car accidents are the leading cause of long-term neck pain in the United States, accounting for more than 800,000 injury cases annually. If you’re suffering neck pain after a car accident, a traumatic injury such as a spinal fracture, herniated disc, or whiplash may be to blame. Even though a modern vehicle is equipped...
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The Most Common Car Accident Injuries and What to Do Next
A car accident can damage any area of the body from head to toe. The most prevalent car accident injury is a soft tissue injury, such as a sprain or strain. Mild crash injuries, such as cuts and bruises, are also very common after a collision. However, a car accident injury may also be...
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Hip Pain After Car Accidents: Causes, Signs, and What to Do
Hip pain is one of the most common injury symptoms reported after a car accident. This pain can range from mild to severe and it may be short-lived or last for months. No matter the level of hip pain you experience, it's important that action is taken quickly to avoid long-term damage. If you...
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