What you’ll learn reading this article: Uber accidents are more complicated than regular car accidents. Rideshare companies often try to avoid taking responsibility but injured people still have options. A Kentucky Uber accident lawyer can help you pursue the compensation you deserve under the law. Ridesharing is one of the best ways to take short […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
