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“If I am injured at work, how do I provide for my family and continue to pay my bills while I recover?,” That is the number one question facing many of the 33,000 workers who open workers' compensation claims each year in Kentucky. An on the job injury can be a devastating blow to...

The short answer is no, workers’ comp payments are not reportable as income on a federal or state tax return. This should not be confused with other benefits you may receive, such as unemployment benefits, which are fully taxable, or Social Security disability, which may be taxable. This is one of the questions we...

[caption id="attachment_9142" align="alignnone" width="256"] Partner Emily Roark[/caption] It is possible that a global settlement is under consideration for some or all of the estimated 20,000 ovarian cancer talc lawsuits pending in a consolidated federal multidistrict litigation panel in New Jersey. Many news organizations reported in February of 2021 that Johnson & Johnson has set...

[caption id="attachment_9142" align="alignnone" width="256"] Partner Emily Roark[/caption] Settlement amounts and verdicts can vary in product liability cases such as talcum powder lawsuits and the final settlement amount is often confidential. However, a survey of recent verdicts shows that the value of a case averages at $355,600,000. Johnson & Johnson currently faces over 25,000 lawsuits...

Yes, there is a statute of limitations that applies to talcum powder lawsuits. The specific statute of limitations in part depends on the state in which the victim lives. Most states allow 2 years to file suit in product liability cases while others vary from 1 to 4 years. Many people want to know...

Over the past few years, talcum powder and its connection to ovarian cancer made headlines. Research points to talcum powder being carcinogenic, potentially contributing to thousands of cancer cases. The resulting lawsuits claim that talcum powder manufacturers knew of the danger, but failed to warn consumers. But how long does it take to settle...

After a car accident in Louisville, Kentucky, law enforcement will typically come to the scene of the accident, take down relevant information, and submit an official accident report. These reports provide valuable information when filing an insurance claim and/or personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation for your injuries. If you suffered severe injuries in...

According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), traffic accidents throughout the state have been on a steady decrease since 2015. However, accident victims still suffer property damage, injuries, and death every year on Kentucky roads. KYTC data shows that, each year, drivers report about 160,000 automobile accidents in the Bluegrass State, resulting in around...

This article is for information purposes only.  The Bryant Law Center does not take car fire or property damage cases unless there is a personal injury involved. From 2014 to 2016 an estimated 171,500 car fires occurred each year resulting in an annual average of 345 deaths, 1,300 injuries, and $1.1 billion in property...

With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic has come the increased use of hand sanitizer. With more people than ever using the alcohol-based product, it is important to remember that hand sanitizer could likely have an effect on breath alcohol testers such as breathalyzers and ignition interlock devices. At least two studies have found...