Across Kentucky and the rest of the United States, commercial trucks and buses will soon be subject to an inspection spree known as the International Roadcheck. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance conducts this event once a year over a 72-hour period in order to...
Study Says Truck Drivers at Fault in Majority of Big Rig Crashes
Many Kentucky drivers may be concerned or even frightened when driving near large commercial trucks due to the danger of a severe injury in a trucking accident. The massive size and weight of these vehicles mean that a collision can often lead to severe consequences...
Divorce and Retirement Funds Are a Complex Mix
Retirement savings can be one of the most challenging issues for divorcing couples in Kentucky to deal with as part of their divorce negotiations and settlement. Because people have worked long and hard to establish those accounts and build them up, dividing them can...
Many Factors Affect the Type and Severity of Car Crash Injuries
A car wreck in Kentucky could result in anything from minor scrapes and bruises to death depending on the circumstances. The speed of vehicles involved and the point of impact both influence how drivers and passengers experience the forces of the collision. People in...
Never Talk to the Other Driver’s Insurance Adjuster
Should I Talk to the Other Guy's Insurance Company? Thousands of car accidents happen around the country every day. Most of them are not too severe, but not everyone is so lucky. An Allen County woman lost her life in a recent car crash that took place on March 4th....
What’s Involved in a Soft Tissue Injury
Whenever a car accident is serious enough to shock and throw the occupants' bodies, there is the danger of soft tissue damage resulting. The soft tissues are the muscles, ligaments, tendons and other non-bony parts of the body, and when these areas get torn, strained...
The Benefits of Rear Automatic Braking
The benefits of rear automatic braking systems are the subject of a recent study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. What the institute has to say about this and other safety features should be of interest to drivers in Kentucky regardless of whether...
How Joint Custody Can Help Parents and Children
Parents in Kentucky who are getting a divorce might wonder whether joint custody is the right choice for them and their children. They may have misconceptions about this type of custody that is not backed up by research. Studies actually indicate that the best...
Study Says Fatal Crash Rates Increase on 4/20 Holiday
Though Kentucky is not one of the states that have legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use, residents should know about the impact that the legalizing trend has been having on drivers. A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that on April 20, a...
Seek Medical Care Even If Your Car Crash Was a Minor One
You may never have been involved in a traffic accident, but it could happen, and you should know what to do. You are probably aware that you should exchange insurance information with the other driver, but what then? One of the most important steps for you to take is...