Intersections bring together traffic from opposing directions and are the most dangerous places for accidents to take place. In fact, according to statistics from the NHTSA, 40% of all car accidents in the U.S. occur at intersections. What’s more, these same statistics show that 50% of all fatal car accidents occur at intersections. There are […]
What you’ll learn reading this article: Broken ribs are common in Kentucky car accidents. State law gives you the right to pursue compensation for your broken ribs after car accidents in Kentucky. A car accident lawyer can help you find the best way to cover your medical bills, lost wages, and more. Did you know […]
Shoulder pain is a common occurrence after car accidents. While shoulder pain can be a sign of only a minor injury, such as muscle strain, it can also signify more severe injuries connected to your neck and back. Unfortunately, because shoulder pain and the injuries connected to it are not always immediately apparent, victims may […]
All states, including Kentucky, have laws in place concerning right-of-way. Though most drivers pick up on basic right-of-way behaviors and practices from the moment they begin learning to drive, many often forget the rules over time or become lazy and ignore them. In some cases, many drivers will even think they know what the right-of-way […]
When you are injured in an accident, the negligent driver is typically the one held liable and their insurance company is responsible for awarding damages to the injured party. But what happens when a person’s medical condition causes an accident? This is a controversial topic because some believe that a person should not be charged […]
Overcorrecting driving is an issue in all states, including Kentucky. Almost all drivers have overcorrected at some point in their life as it is a somewhat natural reaction to various situations, such as poor road conditions, animals or children running into the road, and road debris. People also overcorrect driving when another driver negligently enters […]
Most of us learned that a red traffic light means to stop long before we got our licenses, and yet every year, drivers, passengers, and pedestrians are injured by vehicles that failed to stop for a red light causing accident at intersections in Kentucky. In fact, red light accidents increased nationwide by 17% from 2012 […]
Wrong-way collisions are serious incidents that can result in devastating damages and injuries. These types of accidents tend to happen unexpectedly to innocent drivers who suddenly find another car driving toward them from the opposite direction. When this happens, there is often little time to react or potentially nowhere to go to get out of […]
In most car accident cases involving a cyclist, the fault is almost always placed on the driver of the car rather than the person riding their bicycle. This is because there are not a lot of protections in place for cyclists, so when they are hit, it is assumed that it was the driver’s fault […]
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. While texting and driving tends to be the focus of this month or any other discussions about distracted driving, there are many other ways that a driver can become distracted while operating a vehicle. An accident while eating and drinking and driving is also common. Here are a […]
