Summary: With an expected resurgence in RV travel this summer, it’s crucial to stay informed about the causes of RV and motorhome accidents. RVs are incredibly heavy and can sometimes pair tired or inexperienced with high speeds. It’s a dangerous combination. Before an accident occurs, you need to make sure you have proper insurance coverage. […]
Motorcycle Fatalities vs Car Fatalities Summary: When comparing motorcycle accidents vs car accidents, the percentage of fatalities in motorcycle-related collisions is 28 times higher. Motorcycles provide less protection and cause more serious injuries than motor vehicle accidents. While helmets can prevent hundreds of deaths in motorcyclists each year, far too many motorcyclists are injured or […]
Many accidents involving bicycles and motor vehicles can lead to grave injuries– and they are easily prevented if drivers and cyclists take extra precautions and stay alert. If you’re a cyclist who has been injured in a collision, or your loved one was in a fatal crash contact our team today. As the weather warms […]
With distracted driving on the rise, Kentucky law prohibits drivers from texting while driving and bars all teenage drivers from any kind of phone usage while their vehicle is in motion. Distracted driving is more than just texting, though; it’s anything that takes a driver’s attention away from the road. All drivers have been guilty […]
What you’ll learn reading this article: Dogs like car rides but it’s not always safe. If your dog distracts you, you could be cited or cause an accident. Injured people can sue dog owners for negligence on the road. Does your dog love riding in the car? For many pups, the mere mention of a […]
What you’ll learn reading this article: It takes just a few seconds to cause a distracted driving crash. Kentucky is one of the leading states for distracted driving fatalities. Stay safe by knowing the law and keeping your focus on the road. Three seconds (or less). That’s all it takes to cause a catastrophic car […]
Semi-autonomous vehicles mean assisted driving. Does it also mean more distracted driving and driver complacency in Nelson or surrounding Counties or will it create safer roadways? Distracted driving is already a problem for Nelson County residents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), driver distraction is the leading factor in most vehicle crashes. […]
Big-rig accidents are five times more likely to cause serious injuries and death than accidents involving passenger vehicles. Tractor-trailers are heavy, really heavy – they weigh between 16,000 and 20,000 pounds. A car, SUV, motorcycle or pickup truck is going to be the loser in any collision. Tractor-trailers – semis, 18-wheelers, big rigs, whatever you […]
In Kentucky in 2016, 111 motorcyclist fatalities occurred. More than 75% of these fatalities involved riders who were not wearing helmets. Motorcyclists, no matter what their skill level, carry a higher risk of serious and fatal injuries in an accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says motorcyclists and their passengers are 30 times […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is studying the reasons for semi-truck crashes and is inviting the public to comment on the design of the study. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) conducted the last comprehensive Large Truck Crash Causation Study (LTCCS) in 2001–2003. This study gave both the agency and the safety […]
