New drivers are some of the most dangerous drivers on the road. Their inexperience makes them prone to critical driving errors that put others at risk. Auto crashes are the #1 cause of death for U.S. teens, with new drivers under age 20 posing three times as much risk of a fatal crash. According to […]
Driving a truck comes with a very important responsibility. Since the average truck weighs 20 to 30 times more than a car, the amount of devastation a truck accident can cause is significant. Understanding the common causes of truck accidents is essential because one small mistake or failure to pay attention for even a split […]
Any accident is upsetting and shocking in the seconds when it occurs and in the moments and days afterward. It is especially traumatic to be involved in an accident with any kind of truck. After all, trucks can weigh anywhere from 10,000 pounds to 80,000 pounds; no car is a match for that kind of […]
Truck accidents involving large semi-trucks and other vehicles are often some of the worst accidents a person can experience. Working with an experienced Kentucky truck accident lawyer can make a huge difference in your case and the settlement you are awarded. Commercial trucks weigh thousands of pounds and are much larger than other vehicles, which […]
Amazon delivery trucks are becoming increasingly common in both Kentucky and the rest of the United States. Although Amazon is convenient for obtaining necessary goods, its delivery trucks pose a threat to others on the road. Delivery truck drivers are expected to deliver hundreds of packages a day, and their workloads are only increasing. With […]
Blind spot accidents can happen with any type of vehicle, even motorcycles. However, they tend to happen more often with semi-trucks and tractor-trailers due to their size. The larger a vehicle, the bigger its blind spots are. Unfortunately, when a smaller vehicle gets into a blind spot accident with a large commercial truck, the injuries […]
Seeking legal advice following an accident caused by an unsecured truck load is a wise decision. After all, it is the responsibility of a truck driver to effectively secure their load to protect other drivers on the road. If someone failed to do their job and you’re suffering because of it, a truck accident lawyer […]
An accident is an accident, right? No one wants to be involved in an accident, and no matter how or where it happens, the results can be frustrating and even disastrous to deal with. Though the general idea of an accident might stir the same feelings no matter what type of vehicles are involved, the […]
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 […]
Getting run off the road by any vehicle can be a frustrating experience that results in injury. However, being run off the road by a semi-truck can be even more frightening and devastating as these large commercial vehicles can weigh up to 80,000 lbs. Accidents caused by semi-trucks can be devasting. The damages and injuries […]
