If you have ever had to deal with any type of insurance company for any reason, you know how frustrating the process can be. To avoid drawn-out involvement, it is natural to want to jump at any settlement offer, no matter how meager. However, accepting a settlement...
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Device May Detect Use of Phone in Car Accidents
After a Kentucky motor vehicle accident, it can be difficult to tell if drivers were texting or using their phone in some other way, but if a new device is approved, law enforcement may be able to better identify this as one cause of accidents. The "textalyzer" can be...
Getting Compensation for PTSD After a Car Accident
Kentucky residents who have been in a car crash caused by the negligence of another motorist might suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, but they might struggle to prove it and its relationship to the accident. Therefore, it may be difficult to get compensation...
Determining Fault in a Tailgating Accident
Kentucky drivers who fail to maintain a safe following distance may be considered at fault in the event of an accident. To prove negligence, occupants of a car that were injured after being hit by a vehicle that was following too closely would need to show that the...
Spring Driving Hazards Which Can Cause Accidents
Spring has arrived in Kentucky. The trees are budding, grass is growing, people are starting to be outside more. Even though there is no ice or snow on the road, there are many factors in the spring which can cause an accident. It is important to stay alert on the...
Common Sources of Distraction for Truck Drivers
Sometimes accidents with semi trucks are the result of maintenance issues, shifting cargo, weather conditions or sleep deprivation. Another growing cause is distracted driving. Whereas all drivers can give in to distractions and get into an accident, truckers face...
How Autonomous Cars May Impact Personal Injury Claims
Kentucky residents who are excited about the prospect of autonomous vehicles may be interested to learn how these cars could affect the different claims that are filed. For example, as software takes over the driving, it is expected that the number of personal injury...
Report Finds More Than 40,000 Died on U.S Roads in 2016
Kentucky readers may be interested to learn that more than 40,000 people died on U.S. roads last year, according to an estimate released by the National Safety Council. It is the first time that the 40,000 threshold has been crossed since 2007. The increase is linked...
How Does Underinsurance Work?
While almost all states require drivers to carry underinsurance coverage, Kentucky is not one of them. However, because a 2012 study found that an average of one in every eight drivers have no automobile insurance whatsoever, Kentucky drivers might wish to purchase...
Why Talk to a Lawyer After a Car Accident?
After a car accident, you need to talk with an experienced personal injury lawyer. Even the very best college basketball team will almost always lose against any NBA team. The NBA team is full of professionals practicing their job every day. You may be a good...
