Everyone associates the summer months with relaxation, vacations, road trips, and spending time with their families. There are, unfortunately, hazards to be aware of that are more common during the summer than any other season. Research shows that, unfortunately, dog bites are among these hazards you should be aware of and that children are at […]
Surgeons and surgical staff members are required to provide patients with a standard of care. Surgeries can result in serious or fatal injuries, but that doesn’t inherently mean that medical malpractice took place. If a surgeon or another medical staff member doesn’t provide the standard of care for a patient resulting in injuries or death, […]
When you think of dangerous driving seasons, you wouldn’t be alone if the winter months are what come to mind. Most people assume winter, with its cold weather, snow, and ice is the most dangerous time to be on the road. After all, it’s not uncommon to venture out on the road for a much-needed […]
Anyone who has driven on an interstate or highway has likely seen the aftermath of a tire blowout. Accompanied by tire skid marks and pieces of rubber laying on the side of the road, accidents caused by tire blowouts can be serious and even deadly. If you’ve ever driven in wet or icy road conditions […]
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 […]
Many people are familiar with the black box on planes that records information from flight computers and cockpit audio. In the unfortunate event of a crash, the data from these black boxes is used to aid investigators in determining what caused the accident. What many people fail to realize, however, is that many newer cars […]
Intersections bring together traffic from opposing directions and are the most dangerous places for accidents to take place. In fact, according to statistics from the NHTSA, 40% of all car accidents in the U.S. occur at intersections. What’s more, these same statistics show that 50% of all fatal car accidents occur at intersections. There are […]
Shoulder pain is a common occurrence after car accidents. While shoulder pain can be a sign of only a minor injury, such as muscle strain, it can also signify more severe injuries connected to your neck and back. Unfortunately, because shoulder pain and the injuries connected to it are not always immediately apparent, victims may […]
All states, including Kentucky, have laws in place concerning right-of-way. Though most drivers pick up on basic right-of-way behaviors and practices from the moment they begin learning to drive, many often forget the rules over time or become lazy and ignore them. In some cases, many drivers will even think they know what the right-of-way […]
When you are injured in an accident, the negligent driver is typically the one held liable and their insurance company is responsible for awarding damages to the injured party. But what happens when a person’s medical condition causes an accident? This is a controversial topic because some believe that a person should not be charged […]
