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 […]
Nerve damage is just one of many long-term injuries that can be caused by a car accident. Our bodies are full of nerves and nerve endings, and even a small injury to one of these nerves can cause lasting pain and suffering. Presented in the right way, these injuries can produce large settlements or verdicts. […]
Even though Kentucky drivers are required by state law to carry minimum liability insurance, not all drivers obey this law. Being hit by an uninsured motorist is a challenging situation to find yourself in. The good news is that car accident attorneys have plenty of experience helping people in your exact situation figure out how […]
Mechanical failures can cause devastating traffic accidents, leading to serious or even fatal injuries. Although mechanical failures are often caused by drivers who fail to maintain their vehicles, a mechanic can be partially or fully liable for an accident if they breached their duty of care to a client when servicing their vehicle. If your […]
Not all injuries from a car accident are physical. Car accident survivors can also deal with challenging mental health conditions after the accident, including PTSD. As one of Central Kentucky’s premiere car accident firms, we hear these questions a lot: Can PTSD be included in my claim? How much of a settlement can I get […]
One of the best ways to protect yourself from sustaining serious injuries in a car accident is to wear your seatbelt. Other than New Hampshire, every other state and the District of Columbia has some kind of seatbelt requirement for adult drivers and passengers in the car’s front seats. Additionally, 32 states also require backseat […]
Hit-and-run accidents leave victims struggling to recover physically, financially, and emotionally. While focusing on your recovery, it can be a challenge to also find your way through your new legal reality of insurance claims, court filings, investigations, and court proceedings. Fortunately, a personal injury lawyer can help you navigate this complicated new reality and support […]
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI), and every year, over 64,000 people die from TBIs, meaning that a concussion is not something that should be ignored. Unfortunately, concussions are a common occurrence after car accidents. If you suffer from a concussion after a Kentucky car accident, it’s important that you get […]
When experiencing a car accident, it’s incredibly common for the different parties involved to have differing perspectives on what transpired. This is especially common because wrecks are traumatic, so one’s recollection of the events may be compromised. Fortunately, modern tools enable us to approach traffic accidents more objectively. If you’re involved in an accident and […]
