Gilbert Pysher and his passenger, Kenneth Pysher, both suffered from serious injuries, resulting in transportation by ambulance to T.J. Samson Community Hospital, where reports indicate they are in stable condition. The crash happened at the intersection of KY 218, when Krista Mitchell was attempting to pull onto U.S. 31-E when she struck the vehicle driven by Gilbert Pysher. Kentucky law …
Different makes and models of cars getting recalled for various issues is nothing new to vehicle owners. While most recalls are generally on parts that are not critical to the operation of a vehicle or only affect a small number of manufactured units, some past recalls have exposes a critical problem, resulting in sweeping recalls over multiple brands, models, and …
According to a 2016 report published by the Journal of the American Medical Association, continued usage of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may increase the risk of chronic kidney disease and renal failure. PPIs are most commonly recognized as Prilosec or Nexium, which can be used to treat heartburn and acid reflux disease. Researchers looked at the medical records of more …
Kosmos Cement Company was the site of a worker death last week when a mechanical pulley system failed. As several news outlets report, it is not the first time the company has struggled with safety issues. According to Courier-Journal, Richard Joseph Snyder, 33, died as a result of accident injuries at the Louisville facility. He was pronounced dead at the …
Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear has announced a major lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson, claiming that the company failed to alert female consumers of the dangers associated with its transvaginal mesh (TVM) products. The lawsuit punctuates a growing concern for Kentucky women who have been hurt by TVM, several of which whose claims are currently being handled by Bahe Cook …
Spray foam insulation has become one of the hottest trends in environmental-friendly living. The EPA and ENERGY STAR Commission have both heaped high praise on this new technology for its ability to keep the temperatures in your home balanced up to 50% better than traditional fiberglass insulation. So as winter rolls around and homeowners are faced with the prospect of …
Halloween is a fun and exciting holiday for children and adults alike. Not only do young ones get to bring home a cavity-inducing load of sugary sweets, but adults often get to attend costume parties with friends, often times involving alcohol. While the festivities are often enjoyed by many, it’s important to not neglect your duty to the safety of …
Two children are in critical condition and a third is in serious condition after a bus accident in Louisville on Thursday morning. According to WHAS 11, a Cadillac Escalade hit three children, trapping one girl under the SUV. Immediately after the accident, residents in the area tried to lift the SUV off the child trapped underneath. Local traffic units confirmed …
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has confirmed that yet another U.S. death has been linked to a faulty Takata Corp. airbag. The September 30th death of a driver in Riverside County, California is now the 11th American death linked to the dangerous airbags. As Reuters reports, the latest victim was a 50-year-old woman who was driving a 2001 Honda …
A recent spike in criminal activity at Walmart stores across the nation has left many police departments stretched thin. Since 2015, police in several cities in Florida, Massachusetts, and Colorado have responded to a total of more than 7,000 phone calls. In 2015 alone, police departments in Jacksonville, Florida answered 5,298 calls involving 15 Walmart stores. Separately, police in Chicopee, …