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Common causes of truck accidents
Before you can file a lawsuit following a truck accident, it is important to identify the cause of the accident and determine who should be held liable for the accident. There are many common causes of truck accidents including: Truck driver negligence (e.g. speeding,...
Common causes of motorcycle accident
In the event of a crash between a motorcycle and a car, it is the motorcyclist who is more likely to get severely injured. This is because the motorcyclist does not have the protections a motorist does—no air bags or bulky car frames to protect from sustaining...
How can drivers help keep motorcyclists safe?
Motorcycles accidents can cause serious harm and injuries to motorcycle accident victims. Drivers sharing the road with motorcyclists have a duty of care to help keep them safe and understanding how they can help do that is useful; it is also useful for injured...
Can I recover compensation if I was partly at fault?
The basic idea behind a personal injury lawsuit based on negligence is that a person who is injured in an accident caused by another person's carelessness should be compensated for their losses, and the careless person should be held accountable for their...
Drowsy driving can be just as dangerous as drunk driving
People rarely get enough sleep these days, so it is not surprising that many people are falling asleep behind the wheel of their vehicles or are unable to focus on the road due to a lack of sleep. Even just one or two hours of missed sleep can have catastrophic...
Left turns and pedestrian accidents
When it comes to pedestrian accidents, there are many risk factors that threaten the safety of those who walk, jog or even stand near traffic. Distracted driving, speeding, alcohol use and bad weather are associated with many pedestrian accidents, but there are other...
3 good reasons to invest in uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage
Uninsured motorist coverage is precisely what its name implies it is: Insurance to cover the cost of damages that an uninsured driver causes. To date, only 18 states and the District of Columbia requires its drivers to carry this type of coverage. Kentucky is not one...
Staying visible when driving around big trucks
While large trucks have mirrors designed to provide optimal coverage of the area around the vehicle, no specific design allows complete visibility. As such, drivers of passenger vehicles must practice vigilance in staying clear of the blind spots of big rigs. When...
Maintaining a safe distance from trucks
Maintaining a safe distance between your vehicle and a truck can help keep you safe on the roads. The difference in size between large trucks and passenger vehicles means that a collision can have deadly consequences. Is there a time when trucks are more dangerous to...
Linked auto accidents kill motorcyclist, injure off-duty officer
Motorcyclists who take to the Kentucky roads are at risk of injuries and fatalities stemming from a collision. These motorcycle accidents can happen regardless of rider vigilance and attention to safety. Drivers of passenger vehicles and trucks can be reckless, fail...
