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How Are Noneconomic Damages for Mental Anguish Calculated?

Published on Jun 11, 2024 in Personal Injury.

Two assessments occur with any severe accident: Who is at fault, and what will the remedy be for the victim? That reward is where the concept of pain and suffering comes into play. Compensation for an injury encompasses physical and emotional trauma. It is easy to assess the medical expenses, but how are noneconomic damages […]

Can You Reopen a Settled Car Accident Case?

Published on May 28, 2024 in Car Accidents.

You were involved in a car crash in Lexington, KY. This was your first time ever being involved in an auto accident, and you weren’t aware of how the way you feel immediately following a collision may be distinctly different from how you feel in the day following it. You also might not have been […]

What’s a Medical Malpractice “Never Event?”

Published on May 21, 2024 in Medical Malpractice.

In the realm of health care, patient safety is paramount. Yet, despite most providers making their best efforts to avoid medical errors and other types of malpractice, they still occur, often leaving behind devastating consequences. Unfortunately, these incidents happen more often than most of us would like to believe. Medical malpractice and mistakes are now […]

Who Investigates Nursing Home Abuse?

Published on May 21, 2024 in Nursing Home Abuse.

When you make the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home facility, you expect them to be treated with respect and dignity. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is a prevalent problem in Kentucky and around the United States. Unfortunately, we have seen many heartbreaking cases of nursing home abuse from our clients at […]

Can Soft Tissue Damage Be Permanent?

Published on Apr 30, 2024 in Personal Injury.

Soft tissue injuries can happen to anyone, no matter their age or physical activity level. While they can be caused by a variety of factors, such as sudden twisting forces and overuse, direct blunt trauma from an accident is the most concerning. Can soft tissue damage be permanent? When the tissue is damaged, it can […]

What Is the Death Rate of Head-On Accidents?

Published on Apr 30, 2024 in Car Accidents.

Sideswipes and rear-end crashes have the possibility of being fatal. However, head-on collisions are the deadliest types of accidents on the road. What is the death rate of head-on accidents in Kentucky and across the nation? In this blog, we’ll look at the fatality rate of these deadly crashes. How Do Front-End Crashes Happen? A […]

What Is the Hit and Run Investigation Process?

Published on Feb 13, 2024 in Car Accidents.

Being involved in a vehicle collision is already stressful, but when the driver responsible for your accident leaves the scene before information is exchanged, it makes everything more complicated. Not only are you faced with damages to your vehicle and possibly injuries to yourself or your passengers, but there is no way to contact the […]

Legal & Firm News

Whiteford Taylor & Preston and Peterson Law Representing Families/Businesses in Lawsuit Following Louisville UPS Plane Crash

The joint venture of these firms continues to set the standard for catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation across the Commonwealth. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — November 2025 — Whiteford Taylor & Preston, in partnership with Peterson Law, is representing several Kentucky families of the injured and deceased including Grade A Recycling, and its employees for damages […]

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Peterson Law and Whiteford Taylor & Preston Secure $8.4M Settlement for Kentucky Medical Malpractice Case

  LEXINGTON, Ky. — October 2025 Peterson Law and Whiteford Taylor & Preston have announced a significant settlement on behalf of a Central Kentucky family injured in a Medical Malpractice case. Peterson Law’s Founding Partner Justin Peterson and Whiteford’s Kentucky Managing Partner Masten Childers III led the litigation team along with attorneys Sarah Cooley, Adam […]

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How To Report a Trucking Company

Given the sheer volume of truck deliveries that are made each day, you’re likely to encounter a semi-rig every time you go out for a drive. Hopefully, that truck driver will be paying attention to the road and won’t cause an accident. Even with all the training and special certifications, there is no guarantee that […]

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