Protecting The Rights Of The Injured
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...
When someone suddenly slips and falls, they might shout or scream out of shock on their way to the floor. The abrupt motion of them falling could also draw the attention of anyone else nearby. Those who have recently experienced a slip-and-fall may feel like the...
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...
Many times, when children suffer dog bite injuries, it’s because they were around a dog that they didn’t know. They may not have understood how to interact with the dog properly. This isn’t to blame the child for their injuries, of course, but simply to stress that...
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...
Some people get seriously hurt in car crashes, and collisions are also a leading cause of death across the country. Someone who doesn't get hurt in a collision probably feels pretty fortunate, especially if their vehicle suffered significant damage. The majority of...
Some people in Kentucky have dogs as companions, and others have dogs for occupational reasons. The dog may provide security or help to protect livestock on a farm. There are even dogs that are trained to provide medical support to people with disabling medical...
If you’re injured in a car crash that’s solely or largely the fault of another driver, their insurance company will likely be compensating you for your expenses and other damages. Kentucky uses what’s called the “pure comparative negligence” rule. That means the party...
The process of designing a motor vehicle is incredibly complex and involves entire teams of engineers. They have to test every system carefully, especially the systems that are safety-critical, including the brakes and the seat belts or safety restraints. Modern...
After getting involved in a car crash, the two main costs that most people think about are the cost of the medical bills they have to pay and the wages that they are losing during the recovery. The first is often easy to quantify, as you simply have to look at the...