Continental Recalls Over 14k Tires for Contamination Defect

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Continental has issued a recall on over 14,000 tires in its CrossContact LX20 line due to a potential defect that can cause tread or belt loss. Potential contamination could result in the tire separating from the tread or belt, resulting in tire blowouts, loss of control, and a potentially dangerous crash. The tires affected are in the P275/55R20 size range, …

Don’t Become a Statistic-Avoid an Accident This Holiday

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Many people don’t recognize the dangers associated with the Christmas and New Years’ holidays when it comes to road traffic—these weekends are some of the most dangerous of the entire year for a wide variety of reasons. On this blog, we take a look at some of the numbers for car accidents during these two weekends and offer a few …

BCCN Attorneys Honored by Super Lawyers!

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We are thrilled to announce that four members of the team at Bahe, Cook, Cantley & Nefzger have all been selected by Kentucky Super Lawyers® magazine for the year 2017! Attorneys Vanessa Cantley, John Bahe, Will Nefzger, and Nathan Williams have all been chosen for their superb legal acumen, reputation within the industry, and respected standing amongst their peers. Attorney …

Kentucky Personal Injury Attorney Vanessa Cantley to Speak at Trial Skills Seminar

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Bahe Cook Cantley & Nefzger PLC Partner Vanessa B. Cantley has been named to the Conference Faculty as a featured speaker for the upcoming Trial Skills From the Woman’s Perspective legal conference. The seminar, organized by 360 Advocacy, will be held from March 12th – 13th at The Ritz Carlton in New Orleans, Louisiana. Vanessa will be speaking on Sunday, …

Why You Shouldn’t Post on Social Media About Your Injury

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Today’s online culture encourages us to share just about everything that happens: from our dog doing silly things, to a dinner we cooked successfully, to a fun night out. This holds extra true for life-changing events, which can include a major injury. However, we have seen far too many clients hinder or even ruin their case by posting on social …

Taxation on Settlements: Do I Have to Pay Taxes on My Award?

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“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” This very famous quote from Benjamin Franklin can almost be amended to include “car accidents,” since the vast majority of Americans will be involved in at least one collision in their life. Those who are unfortunately injured as a result of their accident may be awarded …

Can Social Hosts Be Held Liable for DUI Accidents?

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Liability for a DUI accident can be placed on a number of different parties in Kentucky, including the establishment the vendor that served or sold the alcohol which caused the inebriation. Only a few states have this type of law, known as a “dram shop” law, on the books, but those who qualify could potentially hold a third party responsible …

When are Punitive Damages Awarded?

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There are two types of damages that you may be awarded after a car accident: compensatory damages and punitive damages. Compensatory damages are exactly what they sound like: compensation for losses incurred in an accident, like medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost income from missed work, and more. The majority of these damages have an exact dollar amount, so it’s …

Kentucky’s No Fault Car Accident Laws & What It Means If You Are Injured

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Each state has its own laws that govern how to determine who is at fault in a vehicle or motorcycle accident. Kentucky is no different. When it comes to the term “no-fault” in car accident case, this does not mean the driver is not at fault. Instead, it refers to the type of auto insurance system established by a state’s …

E. Coli Outbreak Shuts Down Soy Nut Butter Maker

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One company, Dixie Dew Products Inc., was named and shut down by the FDA in March 2017. The company was blamed for an ongoing nationwide outbreak of E. coli in the United States. Records and employees of Dixie Dew revealed that the company had food safety violations going back at least 15 years. Officials believe they have all the potentially …