If you can prove that another driver’s negligence caused your accident and thus your injuries, then you’re justified in taking legal action. And if you succeed on a personal injury claim, then you could recover the compensation you need to offset your losses,...
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Month: May 2023
How dangerous is fatigued driving?
Most of us are familiar with the dangers of drunk driving and distracted driving, and while those are common causes of serious or fatal car accidents, fatigued driving is extremely dangerous as well, but gets less attention. According to the National Highway Traffic...
Proposed rule seeks automatic braking systems in trucks
It only takes a split second of errant driving for a semi-truck to cause extensive devastation. Those who are unfortunate enough to be involved in one of these accidents can suffer irreparable harm, too. Some of them are left permanently disabled, financially ruined...
Should school buses have seatbelts?
Children are Kentucky’s most valuable and vulnerable population. As a result, we’re driven to keep our kids as safe as possible. Our state’s laws tend to reflect this priority, too, doing everything from protecting them from abuse and neglect to keeping them safe from...
8 tips for keeping your child safe on the road
As your children grow up, they’re bound to come face-to-face with the dangers of the world. Some of them are the risks associated with driving. Those who drive negligently can put your child in harm’s way, and if your kid isn’t prepared to take defensive action, then...
Why are Kentucky’s rural roads so dangerous?
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...
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...
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...