Peterson Law Office

06/04/2026

📺 WLEX Lexington covers our nursing home whistleblower case - and the details are shocking.

Ashley Ingram was asked to commit federal fraud less than a month into her new job at Madison Health and Rehabilitation Center. When she refused to falsify staffing reports and approve fake timecards, they made her life so miserable she had to quit.

Here's how the fraud works:
💰 Nursing homes get reimbursed by the government based on staffing they report
💰 If they claim a nurse worked 8 hours but didn't actually pay for those hours, they pocket the money
💰 "It's a massive margin business," as Justin Peterson explained to WLEX

What makes this case special: Ashley signed a verified complaint under oath - meaning she's willing to face perjury charges if any detail is false. That's how confident she is in her story.

The real victims? Vulnerable nursing home residents who depend on proper nursing care but don't get it because facilities are cutting corners for profit.

Madison Health declined to comment to WLEX. Wonder why. 🤔

👇 Watch the full WLEX story: https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/former-hr-manager-accuses-madison-health-and-rehabilitation-center-of-fraud

When healthcare workers refuse to commit fraud, we all win. Ashley's courage protects every vulnerable patient who depends on honest care.

Ashley Ingram's attorney says that less than a month after she began working at Madison Health and Rehabilitation Center, she was asked to commit fraud.

06/02/2026

"These cases are beasts."

Catastrophic injury cases. Medical malpractice cases. Cases where someone's life gets destroyed and they need representation that can actually fight hospitals and insurance companies on equal footing.

They're beasts of time. Beasts of money. Beasts of resources.

If you're an attorney who's taken one of these cases, you know the truth:

They take years, not months
Expert costs alone can hit $50K-$100K before you even file
Litigation budgets need to be $200K+ minimum

You need trial experience most general PI attorneys don't have
The other side has institutional knowledge and unlimited resources

Most attorneys who get called on these cases shouldn't take them.

It's not admitting defeat to recognize that some cases require expertise, resources, and institutional knowledge you don't have.

It's professional responsibility.

From Episode 2 of It's Not Fair — Attorneys Adam Havens and Masten Childers lll discuss what it actually takes to handle catastrophic injury and medical malpractice cases.

If you're getting calls on cases like this, know your limits. Your clients deserve representation that can sustain the fight.

🎧 Listen to Episode 2: https://youtu.be/vFKr2WieOHs

05/25/2026

Today we pause to honor the men and women who gave everything in service to our country.

Their sacrifice is the reason we get to do what we do — fight for people when it matters most.

From our family at Peterson Law to yours, we wish you a meaningful Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

05/21/2026

New episode: When Hospitals Close Ranks

What happens when a hospital makes a catastrophic mistake?

There's a playbook that gets activated in the first 24 hours. Risk management. Legal coordination. Evidence preservation.
Most families have no idea it's happening. And most attorneys don't know to look for it.

In Episode 2 of It's Not Fair, Masten Childers talks with Adam Havens — a medical malpractice attorney at Whiteford Taylor Preston — about what happens when hospitals close ranks.

This conversation covers:

-The institutional defense tactics that activate immediately after a medical error
-What evidence gets locked down in the first 48 hours
-Why only firms with deep resources can sustain multi-year litigation against hospitals
-When attorneys should recognize a case is beyond their capability

This episode is for attorneys who handle personal injury but get calls on medical malpractice cases — and for anyone who wants to understand why these cases are different from standard injury claims.

The system isn't designed to be fair. But understanding how it works is the first step toward changing outcomes.

🎧 Listen to Episode 2:
🔗 Youtube Full episode: https://youtu.be/vFKr2WieOHs

Buzzsprout Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2606133/episodes/19216196-when-hospitals-close-ranks-medical-malpractice-attorney-strategy-with-adam-havens-and-masten-childers

Website link: https://www.justinpetersonlaw.com/podcast/when-hospitals-close-ranks-medical-malpractice-attorney-strategy-with-adam-havens-and-masten-childers/

05/19/2026

💔 "Flown to Failure" - The Truth About the UPS Crash Exposed
Today's NTSB hearing revealed the shocking truth about November 4th when 15 innocent people died.

UPS KNEW their planes were dangerous since 2020 but kept flying them anyway.

After killing 15 people, UPS found THREE MORE PLANES with the same deadly defects - yet they continued flying for DAYS until the FAA stepped in.

🔍 UPS has been hiding documents from federal investigators.

Our attorneys were in Washington D.C. today at the hearing with our brave clients, fighting for answers. We'll be back tomorrow.

This wasn't an accident. This was corporate greed choosing profits over lives.

👇 Read the shocking details: https://www.justinpetersonlaw.com/press/flown-to-failure-ntsb-hearing-reveals-ups-knew-of-md-11-defects-since-2020-continued-flying-dangerous-aircraft/

05/18/2026

📺 NTSB Investigative Hearing This Week - UPS Flight 2976
This Tuesday and Wednesday (May 19-20), the National Transportation Safety Board will hold a comprehensive two-day investigative hearing into the November 4th UPS crash that claimed 15 lives.

What This Means for Our Clients: For the first time, Boeing, UPS, and the FAA will be in the same room answering critical questions about safety communications, engineering decisions, and the known risks that led to this preventable tragedy.

Key Focus:
* Tuesday: How safety problems get reported between companies
* Wednesday: Engineering examination of the failed pylon design
* Live testimony from 13 witnesses including corporate executives

As representatives of over 100 crash victims, we'll be monitoring these proceedings closely. Our clients and their families deserve answers about how this happened and why known safety issues weren't addressed.

Watch the live stream: https://windrosemedia.com/livewebcast/version9/WebcastPortal/webcastlist.php?rpath=/clients/ntsb/public�
Full details: https://www.ntsb.gov/news/events/Pages/DCA26MA024InvHearing.aspx

The truth matters. Accountability matters. Justice matters.

​​​WASHINGTON (April 16, 2026) — The National Transportation Safety Board has scheduled a two-day investigative hearing May 19–20 into last year’s crash of a United Parcel Service MD-11F cargo airplane shortly after takeoff from Louisville, Kentucky.

05/12/2026

Six months ago, Sean Garber was boarding a plane in Jacksonville when his CFO called — crying, panicking, telling him there had been an earthquake. When he asked her to go outside and FaceTime him, he saw a massive ball of fire on his property.

That was November 4th. That was the day UPS Flight 2976 crashed into Grade A Recycling.

For six months, Sean waited. He gave UPS every opportunity to do the right thing — to show up for his employees, his customers, and his community the way they said they would. They didn't.

Last week, we filed suit in Jefferson Circuit Court. Not because Sean wanted to. Because he had no choice.

"They continue to mislead the public, and they've left us no choice but to take this next step."

Fifteen people died on that property. Over 90 businesses were impacted. Part of Grade Lane is still closed. And through all of it, Sean hasn't laid off a single employee.

That is the kind of person we are honored to stand with.

Read Sean's full story here 👇

Owner of Grade A Recycling Sean Garber says the company that destroyed his business has failed the community it claims to care about. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you new here? Sign up...

05/08/2026

📺 THE STORY EVERYONE NEEDS TO SEE

Last night, ABC Nightline aired what we consider the best coverage of our UPS crash case to date. For the first time, eyewitnesses and victims courageously spoke out about the November 4th tragedy that claimed 15 lives.

What makes this story essential viewing:
👁️ First-time eyewitness accounts of the deadly explosion
💔 Survivors sharing their harrowing experiences
⚖️ Deep dive into our lawsuits against UPS, Boeing, and other defendants
🔍 Investigative reporting on what the shipping giant failed to do
📰 Professional journalism that honors our clients' stories

"Eyewitnesses and victims speak out for the first time, as UPS, Boeing and others are being sued in a deadly plane explosion. What they say the shipping giant failed to do."

Our clients' courage in breaking their silence is inspiring. Their voices deserve to be heard as we fight for justice and accountability.

👇 Watch the full ABC Nightline investigation: https://abcnews.com/video/132771980/

Thank you to ABC News for giving our clients a platform to share their truth.

Eyewitnesses and victims speak out for the first time, as UPS, Boeing and others are being sued in a deadly plane explosion. What they say the shipping giant failed to do.

05/07/2026

📰 OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE: 15 Comprehensive UPS Crash Lawsuits Filed
We're proud to announce that PR Newswire has published our official statement regarding the coordinated legal action filed today on behalf of more than 100 UPS Flight 2976 crash victims.
Key Highlights from Our Press Release:
✈️ 15 lawsuits filed in Jefferson Circuit Court
👥 Representing 3 deceased, 95 individuals, 11 businesses
📺 Filed alongside emotional Good Morning America interviews
⚖️ Defendants include UPS, Boeing, General Electric, Allianz Insurance
💔 Same engine failure type that killed 273 in 1979 Chicago crash
🤝 Settlement discussions unsuccessful despite public statements
"We have assembled one of the most comprehensive aviation disaster cases in Kentucky history. The evidence is overwhelming, and we're prepared to fight to ensure justice is served for every single victim." - Masten Childers III
This official announcement demonstrates our commitment to transparency and comprehensive legal representation for the Louisville community.
👇 Read the full PR Newswire release: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/following-emotional-good-morning-america-interviews-kentucky-attorneys-comment-on-the-15-lawsuits-filed-to-help-ups-plane-crash-victims-recover-302765667.html?tc=eml_cleartime

/PRNewswire/ -- Following emotional interviews that aired this morning on ABC's Good Morning America, powerhouse Kentucky firms Whiteford Law and Peterson Law...

05/07/2026

📰 BREAKING: ABC News Covers Our Fight for Justice

ABC News has published comprehensive coverage of our 15 lawsuits against UPS, Boeing, General Electric, and other defendants responsible for the November 4th tragedy that claimed 15 lives.

Key revelations from the article:
✈️ Known structural defects in MD-11 aircraft ignored

🔧 Boeing issued warnings about bearing failures in 2011

💰 Companies chose profits over more frequent safety inspections

😢 Heartbreaking survivor accounts from Ashley Muse and Adam Bowman

💔 3-year-old Kimberly Asa and grandfather Louisnes Fedon's tragic final moments

"People made decisions, corporations made decisions, to continue to operate these planes... Those risks came to a head on Nov. 4 when this plane fell out of the air on top of our clients." - Masten Childers III

100+ victims deserve answers. 15 families deserve justice.

👇 Read the full investigation: https://abcnews.com/US/lawsuits-allege-negligence-ups-fiery-fatal-november-crash/story?id=132720069

A slew of new civil lawsuits allege UPS and its partners failed their responsibility to make sure a plane they put in the air was safe to fly.