LOUISVILLE PERSONAL INJURY BLOG
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...
Teen drivers and the “100 deadliest days”
Communication from parents is the best way to keep teens safe during the period from Memorial Day to Labor Day, according to AAA. This stretch of time is sometimes referred to as the 100 deadliest days, and more than 8,300 traffic fatalities in crashes involving teen...
How to handle dealing with the insurance company
After a Kentucky accident, many claimants make a big mistake in accepting whatever they are offered by the insurance company. They fail to understand the insurance company's profit motive and how it results in offers that are less than the value of the claim. It is...
Truckers who drink more caffeine appear more likely to crash
Truckers in Kentucky and across the U.S. work long hours, and consequently, they run the risk of driving drowsy. Many, to avoid this, will consume large amounts of caffeine on a regular basis. A recent study, conducted by a transport safety lecturer and the Virginia...
Why auto safety technology cannot prevent all crashes
Auto accidents are an ongoing concern in Louisville and throughout Kentucky. While many people correctly assume that human behavior causes these crashes, the belief that self-driving vehicles will largely eliminate them may be misplaced. This should be considered as a...