Anyone who owns a car in Kentucky should have minimum liability coverage on their insurance. Sometimes minimum liability coverage isn’t enough, especially if you find yourself in a catastrophic accident. Your auto insurance should ensure you, any passengers and the...
Car Accidents
How to determine fault in a T-bone car accident
T-bone car accidents or side impact collisions are common on Kentucky roads. Unfortunately, such accidents account for 24 percent of passenger or driver deaths and lead to extensive property damage. Most T-bone accidents occur in intersections when one driver turns...
You should never make left turns
When you get in the car, is your number one priority simply to stay safe? You know that there are thousands of accidents every day across the country, and that roughly 40,000 people pass away in these crashes annually. Above all else, you want to make sure that you...
Can passengers claim compensation after a crash?
The interesting thing about being a passenger in a vehicle that gets into a crash is that you have more than one opportunity to seek compensation. Not only do you have the ability to pursue a claim against the actual driver of your vehicle, you also have the potential...
Going to college? Watch out for the risk of cycling accidents
At college, one of the easiest ways to get around may be to use your bicycle. You can ride it around the campus, and you can take it to local destinations quickly and easily. Some colleges don’t allow first- and second-year students to bring vehicles, so bikes have to...
What are a passenger’s rights after a crash in Kentucky?
After getting into a motor vehicle collision in Kentucky, many people question what their rights are. Do they have a right to pursue a claim against the driver of the other vehicle? What about the driver of their own vehicle? Fortunately, if you have been involved in...
What role does music play in pedestrian crashes?
You might like to use your travel time to listen to music. Many drivers and pedestrians do. Yet doing so could increase the risk you end up in a collision. If you are out on foot, the most dangerous point of the journey is crossing the road because it puts you into...
3 questions to ask your insurance agent before you have a car crash
The only thing your insurance agent can do for you after a car crash is to assist you with the process of filing a claim or expand your coverage for better protection next time. If you reach out to them before a collision, they can much better serve you. You may have...
Documenting damage after a car accident to protect your rights
Being involved in a car accident is often a confusing and overwhelming situation. There’s likely a lot going on at the scene and you may not know what to do or where to turn. While it can be stressful, it’s important to document as much as you can about the situation...
How much does reduced speed protect you in a crash?
Speed limits are in place to help prevent severe collisions from occurring. What many people don’t realize is how going just a few miles per hour over that limit could lead to much more significant injuries than if they were below it. The risk of injuries coincides...