When you’re involved in a serious collision, there is a risk that you could suffer brain and spinal cord injuries. These may happen at the same time for a number of reasons. To start with, a common injury in collisions is whiplash. This has the potential to damage the...
Year: 2021
An increasing number of nurses may soon be facing drug charges
A study published by MedPage Today recently discussed how nurses are, unfortunately, not immune to developing substance abuse dependencies. Study authors discovered that as much as 3% of the over 4 million nurses in the U.S. develop such an addiction. There are a few...
Which Richmond roads are most accident-prone?
Richmond police have spent August and September targeting drivers along several known dangerous stretches of roadway. Car crashes can happen anywhere, yet, as with any town, there are places in Richmond where the risk is higher. The police used the checkpoints to...
Should you ask for spousal support?
In Kentucky, alimony, also known as spousal support, is the money that one spouse will pay to another due to a court-ordered agreement. This support isn’t always granted, but if you are in a position where you need financial support from your ex-spouse in the future,...
3 ways truck drivers can combat fatigue
Kentucky truck drivers are notorious for working long hours, with no time for exercise or suitable rest periods. As a result, vehicle operators find themselves in a steady battle with symptoms of fatigue. Combating fatigue can lead to improved safety as well as a...
Can your roommate consent to a police search?
While you may be new to living without parental supervision when you start college, you’re definitely not uninformed: You know that the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects you against unreasonable searches and seizures. If the police ever show up to...
For how long will you lose your license in a Kentucky DUI case?
Allegations of driving under the influence (DUI) in Kentucky can derail your life. You may have to go to court, which will make you lose work. If you plead guilty or the courts convict you, you could wind up facing a jail sentence in addition to paying fines because...
3 things to know after a Kentucky workplace injury
An injury in the workplace can be devastating to you and your loved ones. It could leave you with a hefty medical bill and an inability to work and provide for your family. Fortunately, you can usually file a workers’ compensation claim to help you handle the...
What should you do immediately following a car accident?
Millions of car accidents happen in the U.S every year. Fortunately, most of these accidents tend to be minor bumps with insignificant injury or property damage. Regardless of the severity of the impact, there are a couple of things you must do immediately following...
Intersections help make surface roads dangerous to drive
Multiple factors influence how much risk you have for a crash every time you drive. Weather conditions, the number of other vehicles on the road and speed can all contribute to major crashes. Many of the worst wrecks occur on highways and interstates because of...