Lawmakers in Kentucky have generally chosen to restrict vehicle speeds to 65 mph even on rural roads, but speed limits may be increased to 70 mph on stretches of highway that meet certain criteria. However, six states have introduced speed limits as high as 80 mph,...
Year: 2017
What Types of Damages Could You Suffer After a Car Crash?
Immediately after a car accident, you may not be in the best position to analyze your situation. However, it may not be easy weeks later, either, unless you know the legal definitions for your suffering. Here is a list of damages you may want to consider when...
IIHS Crash Tests Cast Doubt on Tesla Model S Safety Claims
Electric cars made by manufacturers like Chevrolet and Tesla are becoming an increasingly common sight in Kentucky, and they are often purchased for their safety features as well as their low running costs. Tesla has referred to its top-of-the-line Model S sedan as...
Insurance Claims Increase Over Fourth of July Holiday
Kentucky residents may be interested to learn that the Fourth of July is considered to be the most dangerous summer holiday when it comes to auto accidents. Based on auto claim data from a leading insurer, the Fourth of July and the three days leading up to the...
Insurance Coverage When the At-Fault Driver Has None
In the aftermath of a car accident, the insurance coverage of the drivers becomes an important issue. In a case where the other driver is at fault, Kentucky residents tend to rely on the at-fault driver's car insurance to pay for injuries and damages. If the at-fault...
3 Tips for Sharing the Road With Large Trucks
Driving near large trucks and buses is a common occurrence in Kentucky. While you may not think twice about this, you should be mindful of the risks of sharing the road with these big vehicles. Tractor trailers and buses take longer to stop, need significantly more...
Using Dispute Resolution Processes for Child Support Decisions
Informal negotiation and alternative dispute resolution processes may be ways that Kentucky parents who are getting a divorce can work out child support without going to court. The parents may make an agreement on their own, or they may work with their respective...
Facts About Car Accidents and Children
Georgia parents may be interested in the results of a study regarding crash-related fatality rates among U.S. children. From 2010 to 2014, 2,885 children below the age of 15 died in car accidents, and the study broke these numbers down by state and region. The...
Helping Children Cope When Their Parents Are Divorcing
The divorce process is often extremely difficult on former couples, especially if they have children. However, the children can also be affected, especially if the changes in their family are sudden and their parents do not explain why these changes are occurring. To...
Arguments Over Trump Leading to an Increase in Divorces
In the current political environment, it may not be too surprising that arguments over Donald Trump are leading to an uptick in the number of divorces that are being filed. A survey demonstrated the impact that political differences have had on relationships in...