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 […]
The statistics surrounding road incidents involving pedestrians are a little frightening. Last year in Kentucky, 874 crashes involved pedestrians. Seventy-five pedestrian deaths occurred, and 79% of those deaths occurred after dark. As part of the larger Better Kentucky Plan, which includes a significant emphasis on highway safety, Governor Andy Beshear has declared October National Pedestrian […]
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 […]
Kentucky is a beautiful state, especially well-suited for bike riding. Not only do more people than ever before cycle to work, but Kentuckians also enjoy peddling past many of our scenic spots at a more leisurely pace than a car can provide. In fact, the TransAmerica Bicycle Trail, which stretches from the Pacific coast of […]
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 […]
Amazon delivery trucks are becoming increasingly common in both Kentucky and the rest of the United States. Although Amazon is convenient for obtaining necessary goods, its delivery trucks pose a threat to others on the road. Delivery truck drivers are expected to deliver hundreds of packages a day, and their workloads are only increasing. With […]
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 […]
Assumption of risk is a type of legal defense that could jeopardize your personal injury case. If you file a claim against a negligent person or party because their mistake or error omission caused you to sustain injuries, their defense team may argue that you assumed the risk of the activity, meaning that they are […]
