Most of us learned that a red traffic light means to stop long before we got our licenses, and yet every year, drivers, passengers, and pedestrians are injured by vehicles that failed to stop for a red light causing accident at intersections in Kentucky. In fact, red light accidents increased nationwide by 17% from 2012 […]
Wrong-way collisions are serious incidents that can result in devastating damages and injuries. These types of accidents tend to happen unexpectedly to innocent drivers who suddenly find another car driving toward them from the opposite direction. When this happens, there is often little time to react or potentially nowhere to go to get out of […]
In most car accident cases involving a cyclist, the fault is almost always placed on the driver of the car rather than the person riding their bicycle. This is because there are not a lot of protections in place for cyclists, so when they are hit, it is assumed that it was the driver’s fault […]
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. While texting and driving tends to be the focus of this month or any other discussions about distracted driving, there are many other ways that a driver can become distracted while operating a vehicle. An accident while eating and drinking and driving is also common. Here are a […]
It is perfectly normal to feel lost and confused after an accident. It’s scary to have such an event suddenly take hold of your life, and there are many challenges you will face if you decide to pursue an accident claim. Keeping an injury journal is one of the most important things you can do […]
March is brain injury awareness month, and as such, we wanted to put the spotlight on this injury—i.e., what causes it, how to recognize signs of brain damage, and how victims can seek the help of an attorney for compensation after sustaining a brain injury in an accident. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a […]
Like any other kind of accident, Broadside collisions can be scary and traumatizing. These types of collisions can come out of nowhere, leaving the driver and passengers vulnerable and unprepared. In addition to the emotional distress from being in an accident, victims can also suffer from severe injuries that require expensive medical treatments and time […]
Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of traffic accidents. Unfortunately, these types of incidents are prevalent in the state of Kentucky. According to a recent study, Kentucky is listed among the worst states for distracted driving. Distracted driving incidents can happen for various reasons, but these days, one of the primary contributors […]
Although most accidents result from driver negligence, there are situations in which bad road conditions are to blame. Tragically, every year 2 million people become injured and 22,000 people die because of poor road conditions. A poorly maintained road can lead to a serious car accident that leaves you with mounting expenses for vehicle damages […]
Experiencing a personal injury is always difficult. It may require you to undergo painful and expensive medical treatments, and you could suffer from emotional damage. If you suffered from a personal injury that resulted from the negligence or deliberate action of another person, you may be entitled to punitive damages. In standard personal injury cases, […]
