What you’ll learn from this article: Believe it or not, brain injuries are among the most common injuries in car crashes and personal injury accidents. Your brain is a delicate organ vulnerable to damage from a sudden impact. The CDC reports more than 200,000 TBI-related hospitalizations and almost 70,000 TBI-related deaths in an average year. […]
What you’ll learn in this article: Slipping and falling on ice can lead to serious injuries like broken bones, head trauma, and back injuries. Icy conditions often arise in parking lots, on sidewalks, and in other areas that pedestrians need to traverse. When property owners fail to properly maintain these spaces and remove snow and […]
What you’ll learn from this article: Making a U-turn while driving poses substantial risks for any type of vehicle. Due to limited visibility, the potential for blocking traffic, and cutting across lanes, drivers are often advised to avoid attempting this dangerous maneuver. However, some motorists disregard these warnings, jeopardizing safety on the roadways. When a […]
What you’ll learn in this article: Being involved in any car accident can be scary and stressful. But a car accident with an unlicensed driver can raise even more questions and concerns. What if the other driver wasn’t legally allowed to operate a vehicle? How does that impact who is at fault and the claims […]
What you’ll learn from this article: How Many People Die in Car Accidents Every Year? Deadly car crashes have been on the rise for several years in the U.S. The rising rate only recently dropped slightly, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. There was a year-over-year 3.3% decrease for the first 3 months of […]
What you’ll learn in this article: If you are injured in an accident, you would file what’s known as a personal injury claim. When you file this claim, you can potentially recover a settlement for the damages you suffered as a result of the accident, such as medical expenses or lost wages. However, to win […]
What you’ll learn in this article: As bicycling gains in popularity as more than just a form of recreation, many questions are being raised about how insurance works for bike accidents. Unfortunately, there still isn’t an entirely straightforward answer as it can depend on who was at fault for the accident and what exactly happened. […]
What you’ll learn from this article: Every 39 minutes, someone in the U.S. dies in a drunk driving crash. Intoxication reduces a driver’s reaction speed and ability to think logically, making them a risk to everyone on the road. Drinking and driving accidents are a persistent problem here in Kentucky. In a single year, Kentucky […]
What you’ll learn from this article: As winter weather arrives, the risk of slip and fall injuries also rises. Ice and snow create slick patches where someone could slip and tumble to the ground. A winter weather study found slip-and-fall accidents are 70% more likely to happen on days with high levels of snowfall. Of […]
What you will learn from this article: The roads are a complex web of vehicles of all shapes and sizes, each with its own set of challenges. Among these, large commercial trucks can pose unique risks to both truck drivers and other motorists. One significant factor contributing to accidents involving trucks is their blind spots. […]
