When it comes to the true cost of auto accidents, Kentucky law requires your insurance company to act in a reasonable manner. So why do insurance companies act in bad faith to give you less than you deserve? You pay your insurance premiums monthly. You may assume this means the insurance company will have your […]
If you or a loved one is injured in a car accident, it’s imperative that you contact and retain the services of an experienced personal injury attorney immediately after you’ve received medical attention. Injuries from car accidents can have serious and lasting effects. Having an experienced attorney represent you in court can mean the difference […]
Distracted driving causes thousands of injury auto accidents each year in Central Kentucky and hundreds of fatalities on local roads. Your best protection against injury or death is defensive driving – and knowing your rights under the law. We’ve all seen scenarios like this when driving the roads of Nelson County: The motorist driving near […]
There are many ways that people in Kentucky get to their destinations, but one of the most commonly used modes of transportation is an automobile. People drive their cars to work, to school, to get groceries, go shopping, run errands, go to different events, see friends and family and for many other reasons. Cars have […]
You’re driving down the street and doing your best to remain safe when suddenly you spot someone who appears to be under the influence of alcohol. Your first thought may be to tell the person to pull over or attempt to slow them down on your own. While your heart is in the right place, […]
Distracted driving has become one of the new buzz words of highway safety. Many states have responded to the increasing use of smartphones and similar devices by making distracted driving a crime. Unfortunately, the formal prohibition on the use of such devices is occasionally insufficient to prevent accidents and deaths. A three-vehicle collision on I-64 […]
Distracted driving is dangerous and a serious concern on Kentucky roadways and roadways throughout the nation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that driver distraction is a primary factor in many car accidents. In Kentucky, during 2014, there were 53,500 distracted driving-related car accidents that resulted in greater than 14,000 injuries and 169 deaths. […]
We all love the convenience of modern technology. While behind the wheel though, that new gadget could lead to a serious crash. Safety officials are sounding the alarm on distracted driving. For those of us on the road every day – whether commuting to and from work, running errands, or simply heading out for some […]
Motor vehicle accidents can be scary. Many people die as a result of motor vehicle accidents every year, with many more injured, sometimes severely, and the vehicles involved in the crash are damaged. Unfortunately, such accidents are very usual in the country and a great number of these road mishaps are caused by negligence of […]
A commercial or semi-truck must meet federal safety regulations to operate on U.S. highways, but that does not guarantee that these vehicles are in the best operating condition. Sometimes a fleet manager, company or driver will put off repairs and maintenance to save money. That’s taking on a terrible risk. Commercial trucks pile on the […]
