Both negligent drivers and reckless drivers can cause car accidents that injure others. Every time you drive in Kentucky, you are at the mercy of the drivers around you. Any mistakes they make could lead to an accident, even if you are driving perfectly. But how are...
After a truck accident, the focus typically falls on the truck driver. But narrowing liability to just one party can be a costly mistake when you need full compensation. Trucking accidents are complex, and multiple entities may share responsibility. Identifying all...
Many car accidents happen because of cellphone-related distractions. Texting and driving is a clear example of this, but it is not the only one. Other cellphone distractions include taking or watching videos, reading email messages, using social media, using a GPS or...
States across the country are starting to recognize that it’s not uncommon for first responders to suffer post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health conditions due to the traumatic and disturbing things they see and experience with regularity in...
Not all drivers make safe choices behind the wheel. Some take chances that put themselves and others in danger. What makes a driver take a risky move? Often, it’s about stress, pressure or even bad habits. Here are some crucial points to consider. Running late Many...
Truckers have a duty to ensure that they are in the right mental and physical condition to operate a rig. When they aren’t, catastrophic crashes can occur if the trucker dozes off or can’t react properly to what’s going on around the semitruck. The Federal Motor...
Collisions involving semi-trucks are among the most serious accidents on Kentucky’s roads. These vehicles are massive and heavy. Thus, they can cause life-changing injuries, major property damage and complex legal claims. It is important to understand your rights...
Motor vehicle crashes, on-the-job incidents and a variety of accidents can all lead to traumatic injuries. One of these injuries is a traumatic amputation, which occurs when one part of a person’s body becomes detached from the rest of the body. A traumatic amputation...
People drive every day, but motorists who must travel the most dangerous roads here in our state face enhanced risks of getting into auto accidents. But when considering some of the dangerous roads here in Kentucky, what makes them so lethal to drivers? Consider some...
If your teenager likes to ride their bicycle, then they’re probably looking forward to the summer break. They’ll have more time than ever to do so, and the warm weather should make it more enjoyable. No matter how skilled a cyclist they think they are, reminding them...