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December 18, 2021 Insights

Communities around Kentucky continue to assess the damage after a weekend of one of the worst tornado events in history. The record-breaking tornados that spanned six states and over 200 miles of destruction have dominated the news cycle, and while...

Lisa Circeo

December 13, 2021 Insights

How Can I Avoid Electrocution in the Workplace?

The U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) acknowledges electricity as a serious workplace hazard, one that can maim or kill employees and produce extensive property damage. But while electrical risks are often thought of as being unique to certain...

Lisa Circeo

December 6, 2021 Insights

Should I File a Wrongful Death Claim After a Suspicious Death?

A suspicious death or “unexplained death” is considered when the causes and circumstances surrounding a fatality are unclear. This includes deaths that occur without any witnesses present, those that occur under medical care or in nursing homes, or any that...

Lisa Circeo

November 2, 2021 Firm News

Circeo Law Firm Attorney Elected to Kentucky Justice Association Board of Governors

Circeo Law Firm, a civil litigation law firm based in Lexington, today announced that founding partner Lisa Circeo was elected to the 2022 Kentucky Justice Association Board of Governors. “It is a true honor to be recognized by the Kentucky...

Lisa Circeo

October 28, 2021 Insights

Drug Abuse in Nursing Homes Is a Problem. But Not in the Way You Might Think

A particularly dangerous form of elder abuse, the improper use of medication can seriously sicken and even kill nursing home and long-term care residents. Many of the same medicines that are used to keep residents well can become objects of...

Lisa Circeo

October 13, 2021 Insights

This Residents’ Rights Month, Let’s Be Mindful of Our Role in Elder Protection

October is Residents’ Rights Month for elders living in long-term care facilities across America. The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care first designated this month as a time to focus on the dignity, respect, and individual value of every...

Protecting Your Rights as a Victim of Medical Malpractice

Lisa Circeo

October 6, 2021 Insights

Protecting Your Rights as a Victim of Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice can be physically, emotionally and financially devastating, and building a case is generally a difficult and complicated process. But as a victim, you have certain rights at each end of the process. While it’s easy for these rights...

Lisa Circeo

September 21, 2021 Company News

Circeo Law Firm Rebrands, Launches New Website, Announces Planned Expansion

Leading nursing home, personal injury firm introduces refined brand identity, grows award-winning team LEXINGTON, Kentucky, September 21, 2021 – Circeo Law Firm, P.S.C, a civil litigation firm based in Lexington, today announced its name change (formerly Circeo Fannin, P.S.C.) and...

Lisa Circeo

July 27, 2021 Insights

When Is It the Right Time to Hire a Medical Malpractice Lawyer?

Every relationship with a physician, nurse practitioner, or other medical care provider is rooted in trust and confidence. Patients depend on them for accurate diagnoses, effective treatment of illnesses and injuries, and even emotional support during some of the most...

Four Standards for Success in Product Liability Claims

Lisa Circeo

July 13, 2021 Insights

Four Standards for Success in Product Liability Claims

A Latin phrase that attorneys become familiar with is “res ipsa loquitur.” It means that an incident that causes a victim injury speaks for itself, reducing their burden of proof amid circumstantial evidence in a liability case. A successful claim,...