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The majority of injuries caused by fireworks are the result of misuse by consumers. Common mistakes include lighting the fireworks improperly, lighting the fireworks too close to other people, or lighting fireworks while holding them in one’s hand.

At the Spencer Law Group, we understand how an accident or injury can impact your entire life. That’s why it is our personal philosophy to give you immediate attention and be of service to you around the clock.

Children and adults of every age are susceptible to the threat of heat-related illnesses. In the excitement of the season, we often forget to rest, wear sunblock, and drink plenty of water.

Summer is in full swing, school is over, and that is leaving many of us trying to get in our trips by ground and air.

Now that summer is here and the kids are home from school, many families will be taking to the lakes of Kentucky to go boating. If you plan to go boating this summer with your family, it is important to ensure that you take the necessary precautions to avoid a boating accident.

Every year the joys of summer are marred by tragedy when swimmers drown or are permanently injured in near-drowning accidents. It takes only five minutes and less than two inches of water for a small child to drown, and it may all happen silently.

Summer is in full swing, and as people are enjoying the outdoors it’s important to keep safety in mind. Slip and fall accidents are often a concern during the winter when there is ice on the ground, but there are many summer conditions that can put people at risk.

Workers’ compensation benefits can include, but are not limited to, medical expenses, wage replacement, and vocational training and rehabilitation.

You should provide your employer with a notice of your accident as soon as possible after the accident in order to ensure proper filing of a workers’ compensation claim. Provide your employer with a notice in writing detailing your personal contact information, the cause and extent of the injury, named witnesses, and the work you were engaged in at the time of injury.

Companies like Uber and Lyft are Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) that participate in the relatively new ride-sharing industry. Unlike taxi companies, TNCs are relatively unregulated – in fact, UberX drivers are not even required to carry commercial driver’s licenses.