If you are involved in an accident with another driver, one of the first things to do at the scene (after calling 911) is to exchange information with the other driver. If he or she has been texting, driving under the influence, or made an obvious error like driving through a red light, you will […]
Generally, when people think about who is at fault in a car accident, they assume that it has to be one or more drivers. Rarely do most people think about pedestrians causing car accidents, so when is a pedestrian at fault for a car accident? Insurance companies and courts can find that a pedestrian has […]
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 […]
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 […]
There are many unknowns in the event of a personal injury case. Car accidents, slip and falls, and other traumatic events causing personal injury may have lingering side effects. In a worst-case scenario, victims may even suffer from their accidental injuries for a lifetime. In Kentucky, accident victims may have the right to extended compensation […]
The holidays are a special time of year. We get to take time off from our usual daily activities to spend more time with friends, loved ones, and family. However, as joyous as the holidays can be, they are also one of the most dangerous times for traffic accidents. Though we may use the holidays […]
What you’ll learn reading this article: Toys hurt hundreds of thousands of children every year. You might be able to hold the manufacturer accountable for your losses. The holidays are a time of joy and good cheer, especially for kids receiving toys as gifts. But what happens when a dangerous toy causes a personal injury? […]
Most people don’t like making left turns, especially when there is a lot of oncoming traffic and impatient drivers are lined up behind honking their horns. Sometimes a break in the oncoming traffic is not quite as long as it looks. Sometimes the speed of oncoming cars is underestimated. In intersections, there is always the […]
These days, it’s not uncommon for drivers to wear headphones or wireless earbuds to have hands-free access to their phones for music, podcasts, directions, and phone calls. Some people even turn to noise-canceling headphones if they have sensory issues or feel they can’t focus without blocking out background noises. Unfortunately, driving while wearing these devices […]
Trucking accidents can be quite devastating. These large commercial vehicles can weigh up to 80,000 lbs when carrying heavy cargo. Unfortunately, passenger vehicle occupants are the ones who are most often injured and even killed in these types of accidents due to the smaller size of passenger cars in comparison to large semi-trucks. Injured victims […]
