Riding a bicycle is a fantastic way for Kentucky residents to get exercise and commute. Many individuals choose to cycle to and from their jobs, or to ride when they have time for both fitness and fun. Riding a bike is a skill that many Somerset residents acquire in...
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Month: October 2021
What are some common causes of truck accidents?
Truck accidents have the power to devastate victims with catastrophic injuries and the damages they suffer. Several negligent truck driver behaviors can lead to truck accidents and liability for drivers to their victims. Truck driver fatigue Semi-truck drivers...
Pedestrian rights in crosswalks
Taking a walk is a simple joy that many Kentucky residents participate in when they want to commute on foot or simply get some exercise. Walking is a healthy and pleasant pastime, but unfortunately it can be made dangerous when pedestrians must cross paths with motor...
Three reasons drivers often miss seeing motorcycles on the roads
Motorcycle accidents often have tragic results and leave motorcyclists with long-term physical and mental harm. Though there are many causes of accidents between vehicles and motorcycles, many tie back to negligence and distraction on the part of vehicle drivers. This...
You need a Hatfield on your side after a car accident
While we may live in a less populated area, we still cannot avoid some issues of the big city. This includes car accidents. It is an unfortunate fact of driving that accidents will happen. And, if dealing with the insurance companies feel like a feud between the...
Eight things to do in the first 10 hours after a car accident
No matter how careful and safe a Somerset area driver is, accidents still occur. Most drivers will be in at least one car accident during their driving career. Luckily, most of these accidents are just minor fender benders. But thousands more are seriously injured or...
Dooring is a preventable form of bicycle accident
Accidents between motor vehicles and bicycles can be devastating when bike-riding victims sustain serious injuries. Many of these incidents occur at intersections and when vehicles and bikes are in motion. However, in Kentucky and throughout the country, one form of...
Can I recover damages if I am partially at fault for my accident?
While there are some car accidents that are caused solely by one driver’s negligence, other accidents are caused by the negligence of multiple parties. Determining who is at-fault for an accident is often the key to any personal injury lawsuit, as the at-fault party...
Drowsiness and driving a truck is a dangerous combination
Tractor-trailer trucks are important part of the economy in Kentucky. They are important for both businesses and individuals. They are able to haul large quantities around the country to various locations so they can be used by businesses in the production of their...
Fatal accident requires three to be airlifted
We live in an idyllic area of the country, and our roadways are usually blissfully uncongested. However, this does not mean that our roads are any less dangerous as those in major cities. Unfortunately, this was exemplified in a recent fatal car accident that required...