Jessica Shoulders
About Jessica
Biography
I am an attorney and parnter at ELPO who works primarily on products liability and personal injury cases, with most of my practice focusing on defective medical products and pharmaceuticals.
I am handling lawsuits against the makers of IVC (inferior vena cava) filters, which are used to prevent blood clots from traveling through the body and causing a pulmonary embolism. The IVC filters are sometimes left in the body for too long, and can puncture veins and cause other severe problems. I am also representing patients who have been injured by Bair Hugger Forced Air Warming Blankets. The blankets are used during surgery to keep patients warm, but can promote deep joint infections after orthopedic surgery. These infections can sometimes lead to painful revision surgeries or amputations.
Beyond medical devices, I am handling cases involving Actos, a diabetes drug that has been linked to bladder cancer, and Lipitor, a drug taken to lower cholesterol that has been shown to cause diabetes in post-menopausal women. I am also representing patients who have suffered severe bleeding events while taking the Xarelto, a popular drug used to treat atrial fibrillation and deep vein thrombosis. I also represent patients injured by the Fluroquinolone antibiotics Levaquin and Avelox, which can cause peripheral neuropathy, and I am fighting for the rights of children born with birth defects because their mothers took Zofran during their first trimester of pregnancy.
I have an undergraduate degree in accounting from Western Kentucky University and a law degree from the University of Kentucky. I am a member of the American Association for Justice, the Kentucky Justice Association, the American, Kentucky and Bowling Green-Warren County bar associations. I recently graduated from the Leadership Bowling Green program, am serving on the Western Kentucky University Young Alumni Council and the Board of Directors of the American Red Cross of South Central Kentucky and the Bowling Green-Warren County Bar Association. I am a native of Franklin, Kentucky.
Practice Areas
3
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Fees and Rates
Cost
35%-40%
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Licensed in Kentucky for 13 years
State: Kentucky
Acquired: 2012
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Location
Law Offices of Jessica Shoulders
1101 College Street, Bowling Green, KY, 42101
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Jessica Shoulders's Reviews
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Posted by Martha | January 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney
My Experience with Jessica Surber
I contacted Ms. Surber approximately one year ago and obtained her services in order to settle medical case. Ms. Surber immediately returned my call and after reviewing the information I provided, she agreed to represent my interests. Ms. Surber regularly kept in contact with me, keeping me informe...
Posted by Francisco | June 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Extremely helpful and there every step if the way
Jessica has reprsebted my family on multiple occasions and has always been able to fight the insurance companies for us to recieve what is just. We appreciate everything she's done for us and would reccommend her to anyone seeking a lawyer who isn't afraid to go toe to toe with insurance companies an...
Posted by Clare | August 10, 2015
Class action for hip replacement
I was so pleased with all the good efforts and grateful for all Jessica and her firm did on my behalf.
Posted by anonymous | August 6, 2015
Rating of Jessica Surber
Jessica Surber was a pleasure to work with. She kept us well informed ad achieved a most favorable result of my case. I would seek her services again should I have the need.
Jessica Shoulders's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jessica is a sharp-minded attorney who keeps up with new cases in injury law. She works well with clients and knows the law. I recommend her."
"Jessica is very detail-oriented, sharp-eyed and committed to helping her clients. She's extremely conscientious. I recommend Jessica."
"Jessica is a dedicated and thorough advocate for her clients. She is a consummate professional in all ways, and serves the plaintiff's bar very well."
"Jessica has been a close personal friend of mine for over 10 years. We attended both undergraduate and law school together. I have always been impressed with Jessica's knowledge, work ethic, and passion for learning. I would never hesitate recommending her to anyone in need of legal services in Bowling Green, KY."
"Jessica is a great attorney who reviews documents with an eagle eye. She knows what her clients need and makes it her job to see that clients are fairly and vigorously represented. Recommended."
"Jessica's attention to detail in cases is extraordinary. She knows the law exceptionally well and gives solid legal advice. I recommend Jessica."
"Jessica handles personal injury cases for our firm. She does a great job working with our clients and provides excellent guidance. I recommend her."
"Jessica is constantly learning new areas of the law and keeps up-to-date on case law, all of which she puts to strong use for her clients. She works most often in cases involving defective drugs, medical devices and defective products. I recommend her."
"Jessica's knowledge of personal injury law is strong, and she works well with her clients. I'd be pleased to recommend her."
"Jessica is detail-oriented, sharp and a hard worker who always does her best for clients. She is an asset to our firm. I recommend her."
"Jessica is a diligent attorney who keeps clients up to speed on their cases. She has strong knowledge of Kentucky personal injury law and she is an asset to our firm."
"Jessica is one of the most diligent, detail-oriented litigators at our firm. She digs deep into every case and explores every possible angle, preparing well and always one step ahead of the opposing counsel. Not only is she sharp, she's personable and our clients are very comfortable with her. We're glad to have her on our team."
"Jessica handles many types of personal injury cases for our firm. She does an excellent job with the cases and has a keen eye for detail."
"Very knowledgeable in handling various personal injury claims."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Order of the Coif, University of Kentucky College of Law
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Partner, English, Lucas, Priest and Owsley, LLP
2012 - Present
Associate Attorney, English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley, LLP
Associations
2016 - Present
Kentucky Justice AssociationBoard of Governors
2013 - Present
American Association for Justice
2012 - Present
Bowling Green - Warren County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2012 - Present
Kentucky Bar Association
2012 - Present
American Bar Association
2012 - Present
Kentucky Justice AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Settled
Settled.
Education
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2016
2015
2015
Languages
English
Activity
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