Drivers who speed have many reasons, but the thing they have in common is that they all believe that they are capable of handling their vehicles; they don’t set out to be involved in accidents. Unfortunately, they are wrong. Speeding is a huge problem, both in Kentucky and in the United States. The National Highway […]
A herniated disc can be an extremely painful spinal injury since part of your spine is putting extra pressure on nearby nerves. It causes intense back pain, plus radiating sensations of burning, numbness, and weakness. Oddly enough, some people feel no pain from them at all – at least initially, until other symptoms arise. Muscles […]
When a car catches fire after an accident, it can result in severe and disfiguring burn injuries. In the aftermath, victims can easily develop infections and other complications if their burns are not properly treated. In addition to the physical scarring left behind, traumatic car accidents that result in burn injuries can also be extremely […]
Fall is a breathtakingly beautiful time of year accompanied by holidays and outdoor fun. Although there’s much to be thankful for during the season, it’s also a period marked by a steep increase in deer-related vehicular collisions. Drivers should always stay vigilant on the road and keep an eye out for animals throughout the year, […]
What you’ll learn reading this article: Whenever you change lanes or merge onto a roadway, it’s your responsibility to make the maneuver safely. Make a mistake and you could set off a dangerous crash. These are called lane merging accidents and they happen all over Kentucky’s roads. Sometimes they involve complex multi-car crashes where one […]
Police reports can play an essential role in personal injury cases, so it’s important to ensure that one gets filed. In the state of Kentucky, drivers are required to call the police even if only a minor accident occurs. Once you contact them, they are supposed to come to the scene and gather evidence to […]
Typically, most states have negligence laws that hold the negligent driver responsible for causing an accident. However, some don’t know that if a teenager gets into an accident, their parents may be the ones held liable. Most parents do their best to teach their teens good driving behaviors, hoping that they won’t get hurt or […]
Semi-trucks play a critical role in transporting goods across the nation. They transport billions of tons of freight every year that promotes economic growth. Because truckers transport so much freight, there are numerous semi-trucks on the roads at all times, especially on I-65 in central Kentucky. Although these trucks play an invaluable role in transporting […]
The spinal cord is a collection of nerves and nerve tissues that are housed in the spine. It runs from the base of the skull to the lower back and carries messages from the brain to the rest of the body. An injury to the spinal cord can be catastrophic, possibly causing partial or even […]
Along with all the power, freedom, and love of the open road experienced by motorcyclists, there also comes danger. Motorcyclists are more vulnerable than car occupants in accidents simply because they are not surrounded by metal and fiberglass frames, reinforced roofs, or airbags. Unfortunately, they are also at risk from other vehicle drivers’ mistakes. According […]
