Protecting The Rights Of The Injured
It is now well known that distracted driving behavior is a leading cause of injurious and fatal accidents involving teenagers. This behavior poses a significant risk to their safety and the safety of others on the road. From texting and using social media to eating...
When a conversation about distracted driving arises, the first thing that comes to most people’s minds is the dangers of texting and driving. Yet, many motorists may not be aware that distracted driving goes far beyond smartphones. Driving is a hands-on task that...
There are many different setbacks that people may experience after a major motor vehicle collision. Kentucky motorists and the passengers in their vehicles could incur significant injuries and require treatment at a hospital. Even scenarios that do not lead to serious...
For teenagers, obtaining a driver's license is one of the first steps toward true independence. For parents, sending teens out on the road can be nerve-racking. Motor vehicle collisions are one of the top causes of teenage mortality. For every young adult who loses...
An auto defect can significantly impact a car crash victim's personal injury case. Why? The presence of an auto defect – either affecting the victim’s vehicle or the vehicle of another motorist involved in the crash – introduces complex layers to the litigation...
Those involved in Kentucky car crashes have a lot of concerns to address in the aftermath. One of the first worries people face is the possibility that they or someone else in the vehicle might suffer severe injury. Right after a crash occurs, motorists tend to check...
Liability insurance is one of the biggest costs of motor vehicle ownership. Kentucky state law requires that every driver purchase a policy in case they cause a crash. Insurance requirements include both property damage and bodily injury liability coverage. When...
Defensive driving is generally what experts recommend for the safety of an individual concerned about crash risk. Rather than simply complying with traffic laws, motorists engaged in defensive driving techniques actively try to reduce their risk of causing or being...
Anyone can get seriously hurt in a car crash, but children are at slightly elevated risk of sustaining harm in a wreck. The restraint systems in vehicles don't work properly with smaller bodies, so children need special restraints or seats for optimal safety. Even...
It is far easier than people realize to make a mistake in the chaos that follows a car crash. In fact, a large number of motorists say or do the wrong thing shortly after a collision, thereby negatively impacting their chances of a favorable outcome to any attempts at...