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 […]
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 […]
Brain injuries are extremely serious and should never be taken lightly. Even an injury such as a minor concussion can have lasting effects on a victim’s life and create complications further down the road. From hospital bills to physical therapy, TBIs often alter the course of victims’ lives forever, so it’s extremely important to speak […]
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 […]
Motorcycles are both a convenient mode of transportation and an enjoyable hobby for Kentucky residents. However, despite the joys they can bring, motorcycles are also inherently dangerous—more than other kinds of vehicles. For this reason, motorcycle riders must take extra precautions to keep themselves and their passengers safe to avoid motorcycle crashes in Kentucky. Motorcyclists […]
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 […]
Traffic citations affect many different things. If you receive more than two traffic citations in under three years, it’s likely your insurance rates will go up. Traffic tickets may affect your car accident claim, but it depends on a few things. Some things that may impact your claim include your insurance rate increase, your driving […]
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 […]
