Although there have been numerous efforts over the last several decades to curtail dangerous driving and drastically reduce the number of car accident seen across our state and the country, the sad reality is that devastating crashes continue to occur on a daily...
Month: March 2023
Kentucky drivers encouraged to watch for schoolchildren
When each new school year starts, Kentucky safety advocates and law enforcement try to encourage drivers to be vigilant near schools and where children are in general. Unfortunately, even the most aggressive campaigns will not prevent all accidents and children can be...
Avoiding a car accident this summer
Summers in Kentucky typically mean more vehicles on the roads, as families head out on road trips or travel to popular vacation destinations. This increases the chance of a car accident, as do the various hazards that come along with summer driving. You may naturally...
What time of day are accidents more likely to occur?
A wayward driver can take you by surprise at any time. That said, there are certain times of day when you’re more at risk of being involved and injured in a serious car accident. By being cognizant of this reality, you can better prepare yourself to take defensive...
What are the top causes of truck accidents?
If you get nervous when you find yourself surrounded by semi-trucks, you’re not alone. These big rigs are intimidating, and they can cause significant damage when they’re involved in an accident. And those who are involved in these wrecks are oftentimes dealt...
What are the common causes of motorcycle accidents?
There are many people who ride motorcycles in Kentucky. There is a freedom associated with it that people do not experience when they are driving other vehicles. However, what allows for that freedom also means that people riding motorcycles have very little...
Deadly roads in Somerset and in the rest of Kentucky
Earlier this year, researchers published rankings of the states with the deadliest roadways. Kentucky came in sixth. According to that report, for every 100,000 people in the state, Kentucky had 17.31 traffic fatalities. Unfortunately, these statistics appear to be...
The problem of uninsured and underinsured drivers
If you have been injured in a car accident caused by another driver, that driver's insurance should help pay for your medical expenses and other losses. That's how it should work, anyway. In reality, insurance companies often fail to pay or pay less than they should....
How to make sure evidence isn’t destroyed in your case
If you want to succeed in a personal injury claim following a serious car or truck accident, then you’re going to have to present persuasive legal arguments to support your position. These arguments need to be supported by evidence, which means that you need to be...
Report: Distracted driving is not just about mobile phones
A recent report from the Governors Highway Safety Association, or GHSA, a nonprofit group that advocates for the interests of states with respect to traffic safety, serves as an important reminder to everyone that distracted driving is not just about cell phones and...