Matthew Minner | April 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
Nursing Home Occupancy is Down in Kentucky – Is That Enough to Change Abuse Culture?
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our world in ways that we are only just now starting to comprehend. Nationwide, the…
Matthew Minner | April 19, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse
Pandemic Exposes Neglect, Abuse, and Concerns Over Chemical Restraint
A year into the COVID-19 pandemic and finally, vaccine rollouts across the country are giving elderly nursing home residents and…
Matthew Minner | April 8, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse
Can You Trust the Ratings?
The COVID-19 pandemic practically shut the world down. Even though no one was venturing out to visit prospective nursing home…
Matthew Minner | April 7, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse
New COVID-19 Variant Detected in Kentucky Nursing Home
Although COVID-19 cases have been on the decline, the elderly are being vaccinated, and Governor Andy Beshear made an announcement that he…
Matthew Minner | March 31, 2021 | Personal Injury
How Safe Are E-Scooters in Lexington, KY?
Over the last couple of years, an e-scooter revolution has taken place in American cities. In fact, as recently as…
Matthew Minner | March 22, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse
Hollywood Speaks to an Underreported Form of Elder Abuse in Kentucky
Right now, more Kentucky residents are engaged with streaming television services than anything else. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a streaming…
Matthew Minner | March 19, 2021 | Car Accident
Nine Factors That Determine How Much to Expect From a Car Accident Settlement in Kentucky
Injury lawyers have the knowledge and experience to estimate the value of your car accident case. This information can tell…
Matthew Minner | March 19, 2021 | Product Liability
The Mirena Crash Is Real and It’s Affecting Countless Women
Many women who had the Mirena hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) removed have experienced problems after the removal. Some complications are…
Matthew Minner | March 14, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing Home Abuse and the Rise of Tiktok and Social Media
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the internet, Zoom calls, and social media have become vital tools for the elderly…
Matthew Minner | March 11, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Statistics in Kentucky You Need to Know
Abuse and neglect in nursing homes are too common. The numbers of abuse and neglect cases are shocking. Even more…
Matthew Minner | March 10, 2021 | Car Accident
Consequences of Using Your Cell Phone While Driving in Kentucky
You create a danger to yourself and the people around you when you drive while using your cell phone. For…
Matthew Minner | March 9, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse
How to Spot Elder Neglect in a Nursing Home
Sadly, nursing home abuse and elder neglect often go unnoticed. Thousands of residents who cannot speak for themselves or are…
Matthew Minner | March 3, 2021 | Car Accident
How Tailgating Causes Accidents in Kentucky and How To Stop It
Tailgating is considered aggressive driving. It occurs when a vehicle follows another vehicle too close for safety. If the vehicle…
Matthew Minner | March 1, 2021 | Personal Injury
I Think My Loved One’s in Danger – How Can I Report Nursing Home Abuse in Kentucky?
Nursing home abuse can be dangerous for residents. Residents can sustain life-threatening injuries and infections. Many patients have health conditions…
Matthew Minner | February 26, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse
Elder Neglect – A Common Cause of Injury and Death In Kentucky Nursing Homes
Elder neglect occurs when the person responsible for a patient’s well-being withholds proper care. It has been a common problem…
Matthew Minner | February 24, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse
The Nursing Home Stimulus Check Scam
The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a devastating toll on the nation, especially the elderly. In addition to having to worry…
Matthew Minner | February 21, 2021 | Car Accident
Rear End-Collision Injuries and How You Can Recover
Rear-end collisions are one of the most common types of vehicle collisions. In an average year, rear-end collisions make up…
Matthew Minner | February 20, 2021 | Personal Injury
What Are the Most Common Types of Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home abuse takes many forms. All forms of elder abuse are harmful to residents. Sadly, most cases of nursing…
Matthew Minner | February 14, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse
Financial Abuse and the COVID-19 Scam
Since the COVID-19 outbreak began, elderly residents living in nursing homes or long-term care facilities have been living in fear….
Matthew Minner | February 7, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse
Nurse at Kentucky Nursing Home Enters Alford Plea After Allegations of Abuse
A licensed practical nurse at a Madisonville nursing home, was indicted for slapping a resident and pinching their arm. The Department…
Matthew Minner | February 7, 2021 | Personal Injury
Are Hidden Nanny Cams Actually Legal in Kentucky?
One of the hardest things for parents is entrusting the care of their children to a babysitter or nanny. Even…
Matthew Minner | February 7, 2021 | Personal Injury
Popcorn Lung: Information on Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatments
In today’s world, there is a seemingly endless barrage of products containing chemicals that pose significant health risks. As modern…
Matthew Minner | February 7, 2021 | Personal Injury
Difference Between Lawyer and Attorney in Kentucky
Although there is a slight difference in the origins of the two terms, “attorney” and “lawyer” both refer to someone…
Matthew Minner | February 7, 2021 | Car Accident
Pregnancy & Car Accidents: Know the Risks
Most moms worry about their children getting bicycle injuries or other childhood injuries, like broken bones, scraped knees, or dog…
Matthew Minner | February 7, 2021 | Personal Injury
What Happens If I Don’t Show Up For Jury Duty in Kentucky?
Most Americans dread it: that envelope in the mail delivering a steaming fresh summons for jury duty. What a hassle!…
Matthew Minner | February 1, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse
Nurse Convicted of Nursing Home Abuse in Madisonville, Kentucky
According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, nursing home abuse has been recognized as a significant problem in the…
Matthew Minner | January 13, 2021 | Brain Injuries
Four Distinct Types of Brain Injuries and the Three Levels of Severity
“Brain injury” is a broad term that can refer to many different kinds of injuries. For instance, any damage involving…
Matthew Minner | January 12, 2021 | Personal Injury
Nine Things You Need to Know About Preparing For a Free Lawyer Consultation in Kentucky
If you have been hurt in an accident, you may want to consider discussing your case with a personal injury…
Matthew Minner | January 11, 2021 | Personal Injury
How Kentucky Statutes Affect Personal Injury Claims
The statutes that affect personal injury claims differ from state to state. Not all statutes affect all personal injury claims….
Matthew Minner | January 10, 2021 | Personal Injury
Personal Injury Settlements: Myths vs. Reality
In the United States, there has been an ongoing cultural conversation about tort reform for the past few decades. Excessive…
Matthew Minner | January 9, 2021 | Car Accident
Types of Car Accident Injuries
Your compensation after a car accident relates directly to the injuries you’ve suffered. Your injuries, in turn, tie directly to…
Matthew Minner | January 8, 2021 | Personal Injury
How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost in Kentucky?
In personal injury cases, most lawyers charge a fee based on the results they produce. This fee will usually range…
Matthew Minner | January 3, 2021 | Personal Injury
REVEALED: Six Secrets of GEICO Claims Adjusters
GEICO has existed for almost 85 years. Through that time, GEICO has grown to become the second-largest auto insurer in…
Matthew Minner | January 2, 2021 | Personal Injury
How are Pain and Suffering Damages Calculated in Kentucky?
Damages arising from a personal injury are categorized as economic or non-economic damages. Most injured people have both forms of…
Matthew Minner | December 30, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse
Kentucky Nursing Home Neglect Spikes During Coronavirus Pandemic
As we near the end of 2020, the coronavirus pandemic continues to have a devastating impact on nursing home residents…
Matthew Minner | December 18, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse
Kentucky Nursing Homes Lack the Oversight They Need
When a loved one is in a nursing home, we want to know that the caregivers at the facility are…
Matthew Minner | November 25, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse
Former Nursing Home Employees Charged With Sexual Abuse
Earlier this year, two former Alabama nursing home employees were charged with sexually abusing at least five elderly victims. The…
Matthew Minner | November 20, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse
Pandemic May Be Linked to a Decline in Nursing Home Abuse Claims in Kentucky
The global COVID-19 pandemic has hit everyone hard, but most especially the elderly and at-risk populations. The virus is still…
Matthew Minner | November 13, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse
Judge Sends Elder Abuse Case To Grand Jury
Two people in Mobile County face six counts of elder abuse in a group home where officials said six elderly…
Matthew Minner | April 3, 2020 | Whistleblowers
Whistleblowers Serve Our National Interest
Whistleblowers are vitally important during a time of national crisis. The False Claims Act is the primary weapon used by…
Matthew Minner | October 10, 2019 | Fire
Fire Destroys Home, Causes Death of One Person in Kentucky
Harrodsburg (October 8, 2019) – A fire that broke out in a residence on Johnson Road resulted in the destruction…
Matthew Minner | October 10, 2019 | Fire
Lexington – Grass Fires Cause Delays on Interstate 75
Lexington (October 3, 2019) – Grass fires broke out neat the Interstate-75 near Exit 114. Fortunately, the fire did not appear…
Matthew Minner | October 9, 2019 | Fire \ Fire Injury
One Person Found Dead in House Fire in Kentucky
Pike County (October 6, 2019) – One person was found dead in a fire that broke out in a residence on…
Matthew Minner | October 9, 2019 | Fire
Hazard – Fire Breaks out in House at Highland Avenue
Hazard (October 7, 2019) – A fire broke out in a house on Highland Avenue on Monday. Fortunately, all occupants…
Matthew Minner | October 9, 2019 | Car Accident \ Solo-Vehicle Accident
Louisville – One Person Dead After Getting Struck by Vehicle in Kentucky
Louisville (October 6, 2019) – A man was killed after getting struck by a vehicle at the 10000 block of Barricks…
Matthew Minner | October 8, 2019 | Fire
Lawrenceburg – Fire Damages House on Riva Ridge Drive
Lawrenceburg (October 5, 2019) – A house on Rive Ridge Drive was damaged in a fire that broke out in the…
Matthew Minner | October 8, 2019 | Fire
Madison County – Structure Fires Likely Caused by Lightning Strike
Madison County (October 6, 2019) – Two structure fires were reported to have occurred in Waco on Sunday. No injuries were…
Matthew Minner | October 8, 2019 | Fire
Field Fire Shuts Down Highway 68 in Kentucky
Harrodsburg (October 3, 2019) – A fire broke out in the field near the intersection of U.S. 68 and Chinn Lane…
Matthew Minner | October 7, 2019 | Car Accident \ Head-on Collision \ Multi-Car Accident
Nelson County- Two People Killed, Five Injured in Two-Vehicle Collision
Nelson County (October 5, 2019) – Two people were killed and five others were injured in a collision involving a…
Matthew Minner | October 7, 2019 | Burn Injury \ Fire Injury
One Person Dead in House Fire in Kentucky
Ashland (October 5, 2019) – One person was reported to have died in a house fire that occurred on the…