When an individual from Kentucky is involved in a commercial vehicle accident caused by the driver, there are a variety of different categories of damages that might be recoverable. The available damages will depend on the facts of the case, the extent of the...
Year: 2016
Kentucky Truck Accidents and Their Causes
When a small passenger vehicle is in the vicinity of a large commercial truck, every decision a driver makes is magnified. Even minor mistakes such as failing to signal a lane change could result in a significant collision. In some cases, the driver of the passenger...
NHTSA Statistics on Fatal Accidents
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...
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...
Is It Time to Reconsider Red Light Cameras?
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 430 communities across the U.S. have red light camera programs in place as of July 2016. For those unfamiliar with these programs, they are essentially a form of automated enforcement whereby cameras...
Your Options If You Are in an Accident With an Uninsured or Underinsured Driver
It's a nightmare scenario for Kentucky drivers: An auto accident occurs and you get hurt. The other guy says that he doesn't have insurance. What are your options for getting your medical care, lost wages and damage to your car covered? Kentucky uninsured vehicle laws...
Study Shows Just How Many People Are Taking Driving Selfies
As you made your way to work, school or the store this past week, chances are very good that you observed an innumerable number of fellow motorists talking on their cellphones, seemingly oblivious to their surroundings, or perhaps worse, exhibiting the telltale signs...