The Holidays are in full swing — and while this generally means it’s a time of joy and giving, there can also be some downsides to the season as well. In particular, the holiday season often brings an increase in congestion. The stores are crowded, the parking lots are overflowing, and the roadways are congested, […]
Dashcams are becoming increasingly popular in cars today. These devices can capture all kinds of footage, but are primarily useful in the case of an accident. But can dashcams be used as evidence in Kentucky car accident cases? Let’s find out. What Are Dashcams and Are They Legal in Kentucky? Dashcams are small cameras that can […]
When you or a loved one are injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, such as a car accident, a bicycle accident, or a dog attack, you have the right to file a personal injury claim against the responsible party. Such cases are considered civil cases. When you file your lawsuit, you can […]
What you’ll learn from this article: What is distracted driving? It might seem innocent enough to take your eyes off the road for a moment while you check your phone or talk to someone in the car. But at 55 mph, just a few seconds of inattention is like driving the length of a football […]
Car accidents can be scary and overwhelming. As a result of the initial shock and trauma in the moments that follow an accident, it’s not uncommon for victims to make mistakes that can negatively affect their car accident claim. For example, some people will avoid calling the police because they don’t want to make the […]
When car accidents occur, it’s not uncommon for there to be multiple different stories about what happened. Unfortunately, your car accident claim could be negatively affected without accurate knowledge of what happened. When you file a claim after a Kentucky car accident to recover compensation for your injuries and other damages, your attorney and others […]
Reckless people often act without considering the consequences to themselves or others. When it comes to driving, reckless people cause wrecks. Kentucky revised statute 189.290 gives a broad description of what drivers should do to avoid a reckless driving charge: 189.290 Operator of vehicle to drive carefully. (1) The operator of any vehicle upon a […]
If you are involved in an accident with another driver, one of the first things to do at the scene (after calling 911) is to exchange information with the other driver. If he or she has been texting, driving under the influence, or made an obvious error like driving through a red light, you will […]
Driver Knowledge estimates over six million passenger car accidents occur in the United States annually. From those accidents, about three million people in the US suffer an injury, with ⅔ of those individuals being left with a permanent or life-altering injury. While these car accidents can cause serious injuries and can impact any place in […]
Negligent driving is the most common cause of most vehicle accidents. And in most cases, negligence includes things like disobeying traffic laws such as speeding, running red lights and stop signs, failing to yield the right-of-way, etc. However, there are also types of driver impairment that can lead to car accidents. These impairments, such as […]
