You acknowledge you might have a slight addiction to your cell phone. The last time you misplaced it and it had no battery power, you felt like you were having a heart attack. Yet, you consider yourself a responsible person, someone who wouldn’t use your phone while...
Truck Accidents
Don’t be a distracted driver: 5 tips to avoid it
You acknowledge you might have a slight addiction to your cell phone. The last time you misplaced it and it had no battery power, you felt like you were having a heart attack. Yet, you consider yourself a responsible person, someone who wouldn’t use your phone while...
How alcohol intoxication affects a motorist’s ability to drive
Many motorists act like their eyes, hands and feet have a mind of their own that will help them get wherever they need to go safely without ever having to give it thought. That's not the case, however. Driving is as mind-intensive a task as it is a physical effort. A...
How dangerous is driving in Richmond?
Anytime that you get into your vehicle, you accept there is a danger. Roads full of speeding metal boxes will always carry a risk. The danger can vary depending on where you travel. How many people die on Richmond’s roads? According to Richmond road accident...
Follow these 3 tips to prevent a winter weather crash
Winter is here, and that means that there could be ice or snow on the roads. Kentucky doesn’t see much snow, but when it does, it is important that you know how to drive in it safely. With November 30 marking the year’s first snowfall, now is a great time to talk...
How often do drivers fall asleep at the wheel?
Many people in the United States have more things to do than time to handle their responsibilities. The average adult needs 8 hours of sleep and will have to be at work for between 8 and 9 hours (depending on the length of their lunch break) throughout the week. ...
Simple in-car systems can be driving distractions
Where distracted driving is concerned, the trend is to talk only about smartphone use. That generally means texting, but people also talk about using a GSP system, taking pictures and videos, making phone calls, going on social media and the like. In essence, a driver...
FMCSA analyzes truck accidents and why they happen
Truck accidents are a common cause of injuries and fatalities in Kentucky. Since trucks are integral to delivering goods and provide many jobs and benefits across the nation, they are a necessity. While most drivers adhere to the law and focus on safety, there are...
Violations of these trucking regulations might support your claim
There’s no doubt that a truck accident can derail your life as you know it. You can suddenly be hit with extreme physical pain and suffering, be dealt a permanent disability that affects your ability to complete daily tasks, suffer enormous financial damages in the...
Disabled in a truck accident? Here are some ways to cope
Truck accidents happen all the time. Even though truckers are trained on how to properly maintain and safely operate their rigs, far too often they fail to adhere to regulatory standards and the law. This can result in a tragic accident with devastating consequences....