In Kentucky, damages are recoverable for negligence resulting in a catastrophic injury, including paralysis, loss of a limb and traumatic brain injuries. Similarly, damages are recoverable by the “estate” of an individual whenever their death results from an injury inflicted by the negligence or wrongful act of another. Kentucky Revised Statutes (K.R.S.) 411.130. If you…
Read moreThese days almost every lawsuit includes an allegation that the insurance claim handler or the insurance company committed “bad faith” when it responded or failed to respond to the insured’s claim. The lawyers at Barnes Maloney know the difference between routine allegations and serious violations of the bad faith rules. Whether the bad faith issues…
Read moreThe mining and explosives industries are among the most heavily regulated and scrutinized industries in operation today. Due to the abundance of natural resources available in Kentucky, the extraction of coal, limestone and other minerals continues to be a necessary and important component of the state’s economy. An inevitable consequence of mining’s prevalence and its…
Read moreMotor vehicle accident cases comprise a significant portion of all civil litigation. These cases vary greatly and can include pedestrian accidents, minor impact “fender benders,” multi-vehicle chain reaction collisions and severe tractor-trailer collisions. The attorneys at Barnes Maloney have decades of experience successfully investigating and defending individuals, corporations, trucking companies and insurers in personal injury…
Read moreLaw enforcement agencies and government prosecutors have vast resources available to them, and without proper protection for an individual who has been accused, a government entity is most likely looking at a favorable outcome. When the government charges you with a crime, you need someone who is experienced and aggressive. Our team includes former prosecutors…
Read moreBarnes Maloney has advised and represented numerous clients in employment-related matters before all federal and state courts in Kentucky and Indiana, and we have experience resolving various issues that center around the employer-employee relationship. Barnes Maloney has defended clients on all types of employee claims such as wrongful termination, hostile work environment, unemployment compensation and…
Read moreMunicipal litigation involves lawsuits brought specifically against counties, cities, towns, school districts, police departments, other governmental entities and their employees. Claims against municipalities can arise from countless issues and may be presented in many forms such as challenges to zoning and planning decisions, procedural and substantive claims under the Open Meetings Act or the Freedom…
Read moreWhen injuries or death are blamed on a product, a multitude of companies could be named as defendants in a products liability lawsuit. Our attorneys have extensive experience litigating product liability claims, involving all types of consumer and industrial products, construction products, commercial manufacturing equipment, medical devices and pharmaceuticals. There are three main types of…
Read moreDrawing upon the expertise and skills of its various practice groups, Barnes Maloney PLLC attorneys regularly handle the investigation, analysis and litigation of suspicious insurance claims. All attorneys have the expertise and ability to provide coverage analysis of suspicious claims, as well as the trial experience needed to defend and litigate every aspect of first…
Read moreWhen it comes to major building projects, we understand the complex legal issues that can arise. When these disputes occur, the attorneys at Barnes Maloney have the experience to help you navigate the system. Our team of construction attorneys provides aggressive defense of construction-defect claims in public and private projects involving residential and commercial structures,…
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