LOUISVILLE PERSONAL INJURY BLOG
How can parents protect their teenage drivers?
Protecting your children is a non-stop responsibility for you as a parent, and things only get harder as they grow older. Teaching them how to drive is a milestone for any family, but it doesn’t come without concerns. Teenagers are more likely to die because of a car...
What are some common causes of motorcycle accidents?
Motorcycles require a lot of you to operate safely. From training, alertness and preparation, it’s important to be ready. But it’s not always in your hands. That’s why it’s crucial to know who dropped the ball when it comes to your accident. Nearly 5,000 motorcyclists...
Commuter claims are stronger with the right photographic evidence
Driving may be part of your everyday life, but one mistake from another driver can turn that life upside-down in an instant. Setting things back the way they were is no small task, but you can take steps to help get things started. Serious injuries in a car accident...
Walkers need to take precautions when drivers don’t
Most everyone is a pedestrian at some point in the day. And during that time, there could be plenty of opportunities for catastrophe. Unfortunately, even if it is the vehicle’s fault, it’s often the pedestrian that has to focus on precautions. People traveling on foot...
Kentucky is the most dangerous state for teen drivers
Letting your children head out on the open road alone is an enormous exercise in trust. Not just in their ability as drivers, but also in the vehicles protecting them. Not every car is created equal, so make sure you know what they’re getting themselves into. Kentucky...
Motorcyclists riding free can come with safety costs
Riders often repeat the mantra that it’s not if you go down – but when. Managing the hazards that come with riding is a never-ending responsibility on the road, and understanding how to protect yourself is an important first step to staying out there. Fatalities...
Common contributing factors are at play in car accidents
Car accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. Then the costs start rushing in almost as quickly. Knowing what leads to wrecks can help you avoid them, and also let you steer clear of the life-changing charges. Over 30,000 people are injured in car crashes...
Pedestrians may be walking a dangerous path
Getting around on foot has plenty of benefits, from keeping your weight down to keeping the dogs sane. But when you’re hitting the pavement in the face of risk factors, walking could be anything but healthy. Pedestrian deaths make up one-quarter of the fatalities that...
Filing an injury claim against a railroad company
Some of the most catastrophic accidents in the country are train accidents. As for those who are injured or who lose a loved one in such an accident, they may be eligible for compensatory damages. Kentucky residents should know what the process of filing a claim...
Dog aggression comes in many forms
Just like humans, dogs deal with many complex emotions. They can be overcome with joy, stricken with fear, beleaguered by sadness, or act aggressively because of a slight provocation. Like humans, dogs build up certain behaviors to protect themselves due to past or...