An auto accident in Kentucky can happen to anyone, but some people are subject to greater vulnerability than others. Those who are not protected by a vehicle of their own can suffer catastrophic injuries and death. Specifically, this is true for pedestrians. With the...
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Month: September 2020
What causes a truck to jackknife?
Almost everyone in the Somerset area has come up to an accident involving a jackknifed semi. It’s a familiar sight, a semi-truck with its cab going one direction while the trailer going the other, often blocking several lanes of road. Although these accidents can be...
Don’t settle your case without considering these factors
Getting by in the aftermath of a truck accident can be tough, which is why you might be tempted to take a settlement offer proposed by the truck company that was involved in the wreck. Although a settlement might give you a quick infusion of cash that can provide some...
Special rules for alcohol consumption for truck drivers
There are many different types of vehicles on the roads in Kentucky each day. People drive sedans, SUVs, pick-up trucks, delivery vans, small trucks, semi-trucks, motorcycles and other types of vehicles. It is important that all drivers on the roads drive safely to...
Could my own insurance company compensate me?
If you are seriously injured in an automobile accident, your own insurance company may have to pay compensation for your medical bills, lost wages and, possibly, your non-economic losses like emotional distress or pain and suffering. Sometimes, as an accident victim,...
Kentucky school bus accident injures at least 14 students
Kentucky parents have plenty to worry about with the start of another school year. While the current national situation is drawing a significant amount of attention, the tried and true worries remain in place. Specifically, sending children to school where they will...
Moped rider seriously injured in rear end collision
Motorcycle and moped riders are exposed to serious injury when they collide with another motor vehicle. The risk of serious injury or death is especially acute if the collision involves a significantly heavier vehicle such as a pickup truck. A recent collision near...
Highway grant promotes safety of motorists on I-75
Aside from the physical and mental trauma, automobile accidents have financial impacts drivers sometimes neglect. One overlooked yet preventable cost concerns uninsured motorists. A campaign to combat aggressive driving in Kentucky brings this issue to the forefront....
Injured in a truck accident? Consider suing the truck company
If you’ve been hurt in a truck accident, then you’re probably trying to find a way to get by. The physical and emotional toll that has been taken on you is likely overwhelming, and your financial losses could be devastating. As stressful as that can be, you should...
Pedestrian deaths in Kentucky work zones are on the rise
In Kentucky, pedestrians might feel as if they are under siege with the dangers they face. The combination of drivers who are distracted, drive at excessive speeds, are reckless, drive while drowsy and get behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs...