According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 35,092 auto accident fatalities in the United States in 2015. That is a 7.2 percent increase from 2014, and it was the largest year-over-year increase since 1966. Job growth and...
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Month: August 2016
The Dangers of Driving While Sleep-Deprived
Kentucky motorists who are fatigued may not realize the risk they are taking, but according to a report released on Aug. 8 by the Governors Highway Safety Association, there were about 5,000 fatalities in 2015 that resulted from car accidents in which drowsy driving...
What Do You Need to Do After a Car Accident?
Most drivers over the course of their lives will get in a motor vehicle accident. These accidents can range from minor inconveniences to life-altering events. If you have been injured in an auto wreck, the steps you take can go a long way toward maximizing the value...
Cellphone Driving Dangers Include Social Media
Based on the results of several studies, Kentucky motorists who are aware of the dangers of texting and driving may still be engaging in other dangerously distracting activities using their phones. These include posting to social media such as Facebook, Twitter,...
What’s the FMCSA’s Stance on Texting Truckers?
As unsettling as the idea of a speeding and texting car, pickup or sport utility vehicle driver is, consider the prospect of a speeding and texting semi driver. Indeed, it's truly terrifying to imagine the idea of a vehicle weighing upwards of 40 tons barreling down...