What Is the Move Over Law and Why Is It Important?

Most states have some sort of “move over” law that dictates how drivers should operate their vehicles when approaching an emergency vehicle. However, many drivers don’t know the complete details of these laws or that they often include more than just police cars, fire trucks, and ambulances. Polls show that more than 70% of Americans […]

Determining Fault in a Tailgating Accident

Practicing safe driving involves giving 100% of your focus to the task at hand. Safe drivers avoid distractions, never drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and also know the importance of leaving an appropriate distance between vehicles when traveling on the road. Drivers acting aggressively or being careless may follow too closely […]

Common Causes of a Uber Car Accident Claim

The ridesharing company Uber has become a prominent part of transportation in the United States in recent years. Although there are many benefits to this ridesharing service — such as fewer drunk driving accidents and reduced car emissions — Uber car accidents are not uncommon in Kentucky.  Between 2017 and 2018, Uber reported 107 deaths […]

How Technology Can Save Our Youngest Drivers

Tragically, vehicular collisions make up a significant percentage of teen injuries and deaths in the United States. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost 2,400 teenage drivers were killed and 258,000 suffered serious injuries in 2019 alone. This is why car accident prevention is key. Many contributing factors can cause a teen […]

Does Overcorrecting Driving Cause Car Accidents in Kentucky?

Overcorrecting driving is an issue in all states, including Kentucky. Almost all drivers have overcorrected at some point in their life as it is a somewhat natural reaction to various situations, such as poor road conditions, animals or children running into the road, and road debris. People also overcorrect driving when another driver negligently enters […]

Common Causes of Wrong-Way Accidents

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 […]

Can I Sue a Driver Who Caused an Accident While Eating and Driving?

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 […]

New Bill Introduced to Help with Distracted Driving in Kentucky

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 […]

The Dangers of Drowsy Driving

When we talk about unsafe, reckless driving, we immediately tend to bring up driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. There’s good reason for this, as driving drunk or high can severely impair the driver and result in serious accidents or death. One influence we don’t always think about is the danger of drowsy […]

Inexperienced Drivers Are Likely To Cause Accidents

Summary: Inexperienced drivers are likely to cause a higher risk of crashes, especially considering licensure changes from COVID-19. In a personal injury case, the other driver’s inexperience may bolster your claim of injury due to negligence. New drivers are some of the most dangerous drivers on the road. Their inexperience makes them prone to critical […]