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Police who caused the death of teenage girl settles lawsuit

Posted on July 25th, 2013 No Comments

On July 15, Louisville Metro Police Officer James Adams paid the parents of Sarah Bearden $700,000 as damages for the death of their daughter who was killed on May 22, 2010 when the vehicle she was driving had a collision with the policeman’s squad car at Hurstbourne Parkway and Headley Hill Road.

The judge also ordered Adams to write a letter apologizing and admitting responsibility for the accident to the family. In the letter, Adams said he was of the opinion that he did not “[bear] any responsibility for this tragic and unfortunate accident” at the time of the crash, but that he changed his mind after later investigations into the accident.

Losing a loved one in an auto accident is devastating and, although nothing can bring him or her back, a wrongful death lawsuit can help a family achieve a sense of justice after such an accident. Talk with a lawyer at the Sampson Law Firm today if you believe you want to pursue such action by calling 502-584-5050.

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Pilot involved in fatal crash lacked experience in landing Boeing 777 in SF

Posted on July 15th, 2013 No Comments

A statement from Asiana Airlines released the information that the pilot involved in the fatal plane accident that took place at the San Francisco International Airport on Saturday, July 6 had never landed a Boeing 777 prior to that flight.

Initial assessments by the National Transportation Safety Board reported that Asiana Airlines Flight 214’s pilot tried to stop the landing just seconds before the crash. Additionally, it was reported that pilot Lee Kang-gook had already flown from Korea to San Francisco several times and had many hours of experiencing flying a Boeing 777.

Two teenagers were killed and almost 200 persons hurt in the fatal crash.

Deborah Hersman said the fatal accident is currently being investigated and all the data gathered from the plane recorder is being inspected.

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Rolling Stone writer Michael Hastings killed in Los Angeles crash

Posted on June 22nd, 2013 No Comments

Journalist Michael Hastings, who wrote the well-known expose article in Rolling Stone magazine that led to U.S. commander in chief in Afghanistan, Stanley McChrystal’s resignation, was killed in a car crash in Los Angeles on June 18.

Editor-in-chief of BuzzFeed Ben Smith released a statement saying that the 33-year-old veteran journalist had been killed in the crash and that supporting details confirming his death were not yet available.

However, on June 17, a fatal car crash happened near Hollywood, causing a man to be severely burned inside his vehicle, Los Angeles police stated. Further investigation is needed by authorities to identify the burned driver.

Hastings, who had covered wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, also wrote for GQ and Newsweek magazines.

Our legal team at the Sampson Law Firm knows how much grief can accompany an unexpected and sudden loss like this. We send our condolences to the family and friends affected by this tragic accident.

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Arbitration Results in Positive Judgment for Jeffrey Sampson Client

Posted on June 14th, 2013 No Comments

A wrongful death case against Kindred Hospital-Louisville which was co-counseled by attorney Jeffrey T. Sampson of the Sampson Law Firm has resulted in an award of more than $463,000 for the widow of a man whose death was caused by the negligent policies of the hospital and its parent companies.

James White was receiving treatment at Kindred Hospital-Louisville in 2011, during which time his physical condition was in such a weakened state that he required assistance to even move from his bed. A single nurse was tasked with helping to move him from his bed to the bedside commode and back on her own. Unfortunately, she was unable to fully support his weight, dropping Mr. White on the bed and dislodging his breathing tube, which ultimately led to his death.

The arbitrator in the case found that the staffing and patient care policies of Kindred’s different companies were the direct cause of Mr. White’s death, and awarded his widow $463,570.60 in damages.

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630,000 Chrysler SUVs to be recalled worldwide

Posted on June 8th, 2013 No Comments

Starting in July, automaker Chrysler will be fixing 630,000 SUVs recalled due to defects in the seat belt and air bags, and transmission fluid leaks. The announcement of this recall came two days after they refused a request to recall 2.7 million Jeeps.

More than 409,000 2010 and 2012 models of Jeep Patriot and Compass small SUVs with seat belt and air bag problems and some 221,000 Jeep Wranglers with transmission fluid leaks will be recalled worldwide.

Chrysler spokesman Eric Mayne said there were no accidents reported involving the recalled vehicles.

Just recently, Chrysler denied a government request to recall 2.7 million SUVs with gas tanks placed behind the rear axle due to its risk to catch on fire.

Contact the legal team at the Sampson Law Firm if you or someone you know sustained injuries from defective vehicles at 502-584-5050 today to discuss your legal options for pursuing compensation.

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Fatal crash victim identified

Posted on May 23rd, 2013 No Comments

The man who was killed in a multiple vehicle accident the afternoon of May 19 was recently identified.

According to the Jefferson County Coroner, the man was identified as 46-year-old Michael Shea of Greenwood. The accident happened at the intersection of I-64W and I-264 around 1 p.m., when Shea and another vehicle pulled over on the right side of the road after colliding. Shea sustained fatal injuries after he was pinned between the vehicles when a pickup truck struck the other person’s Explorer as the two drivers were surveying the damage. Shea was transported to the University of Louisville Hospital but later succumbed to the injuries he sustained.

The accident is currently being investigated.

Our lawyers at the Sampson Law Firm express their sincere condolences to all those grieving the loss of Shea.

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Two motorcyclists dead in separate Louisville crashes

Posted on May 3rd, 2013 No Comments

Two motorcyclists were killed in separate accidents in Louisville in the early morning of May 2.

The first accident happened before midnight on Wednesday on the 2200 block of Industrial Boulevard when motorcyclist Philip C. Frey was hit head-on by a car driven by Genaro Herrera Hernandez, according to Louisville Metro Police spokeswoman, Carey Klain. Frey died at around 1 a.m. at University Hospital. A woman who was riding with Frey was also injured in the crash. As a result of this crash, Hernandez has been charged with multiple felony charges, including murder.

Another motorcyclist, identified as Victor L. Williams, was killed when he lost control of his motorcycle at around 2 a.m. on Triplett Drive, a spokesman for the police reported.

The legal team at the Sampson Law Firm express their sincere condolences to the families of the two motorcyclists who were killed in these accidents.

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Driver and dog injured after car crashes into home

Posted on April 6th, 2013 No Comments

A driver was injured after his car crashed into a house near Churchill Road the morning of April 5.

St. Matthews Police reported that the accident happened before 8 a.m. when a black Mercedes Benz suddenly changed course on Hubbards Lane and slammed into a corner of a house in the 200 block. Homeowners Rick Caswell and his wife said they were going through their morning routine when the crash happened. Rick thought the accident was a natural gas explosion. The couple was fortunately not injured because they were in another part of the house, away from where the car crashed, but their dog did sustain injuries.

The driver of the car was brought to an area hospital for the injuries he sustained. His condition and identity have not yet been released.

When another driver or party acts recklessly, causing you and/or your loved ones harm, you may be owed financial compensation. Call the Sampson Law Firm at 502-584-5050 to discuss your situation and find out how we may be able to help.

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Injured crash victim claims survival a miracle

Posted on March 15th, 2013 No Comments

A crash victim recounted her experience in the multiple vehicle traffic accident that took place in Hardin County on March 4. In the accident that almost took her life, she claims that her survival was miraculous.

Natalie Mudd, also a new mom, was rushed to University Hospital after the multiple vehicle collision that happened on I-65 near Elizabethtown. In an earlier report, Mudd was reported to have suffered several bone fractures after her vehicle was struck by a semi truck. Mudd recounted that she was amazed how her vehicle protected her from more serious injuries. On the other hand, John Richard Warner, who was also a victim of the crash, was still in critical condition, according to reports.

Findings of the State Police showed that the driver of the semi truck was not impaired before the crash happened.

Semi-truck accidents can cause extreme devastation that harms many other innocent people, as evidenced by this serious accident. Call 502-584-5050 to discuss your legal options if you have been the victim in such an accident. Our lawyers at the Sampson Law Firm may be able to help you.

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Apartment complex fire injures woman

Posted on February 28th, 2013 No Comments

A woman suffered minor injuries in a fire in an apartment complex at 1800 block of Appleton Lane, early Monday morning.

Reports stated that the fire broke out at a Shively apartment complex around 1 a.m. A woman dropped a pan on the floor when trying to put food that had caught on fire out. The fire then spread rapidly, according to responding firefighters. The woman was rushed to the hospital after she suffered smoke inhalation and burns on her hands, all considered to be minor injuries. No other people were reported injured after the fire in the apartment complex was put out by firefighters.

Sustaining injuries in a fire due to another person’s negligence, such as a negligent product manufacturer or reckless individual, can be devastating. Call 502-584-5050 to learn more about your legal rights if you’ve been injured in this manner. Our attorneys at the Sampson Law Firm can discuss your options and situation with you.

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