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How alcohol impairs a driver’s brain function

January 14, 2021/in Car Accidents

Everyone knows that drinking and driving is dangerous and illegal. But it happens every day in Louisville and nationwide. The NHTSA estimates that nearly 30 people in the U.S. are killed in car accidents caused by drunk drivers every day. Hundreds more people survive their encounters with drunk drivers but are seriously injured. The increasing […]

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How railroad negligence can lead to tragedy

January 14, 2021/in Car Accidents, Railroad Accidents

The National Highway Safety Administration offers safety reminders for drivers at railroad crossings. Drivers should stop and look both ways at railroad crossings. Once drivers have entered the crossing, they should keep moving. Also, when the railroad crossing gate is lowering drivers should stop at least 15 feet away from it and should not try to […]

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Work zone accidents are on the rise in Kentucky

October 7, 2020/in Car Accidents

Road construction and passing automobiles can combine to cause serious motor vehicle accidents. Even though drivers are expected to understand the importance reducing their speed in work zones and giving workers enough space, work-zone accidents are troublingly common. Kentucky emphasizes worker safety Road worker safety is a state priority. The Commonwealth and the Kentucky Transportation […]

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What flimsy excuses won’t hold up after a drunk driving accident?

September 8, 2020/in Car Accidents

When you’re in an accident with a drunk driver, they may be responsible for covering some of your costs. Medical costs, lost wages and damaged property might all be on the line. With so much at stake, a driver might try to lean on old myths to talk you out of involving the authorities. Kentucky […]

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How can parents protect their teenage drivers?

August 10, 2020/in Car Accidents

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 crash than any other cause. Drivers between […]

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Commuter claims are stronger with the right photographic evidence

August 10, 2020/in Car Accidents

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 can add up to almost $1.2 […]

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Walkers need to take precautions when drivers don’t

August 10, 2020/in Car Accidents

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 are 1.5 times more likely to die in a car […]

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Pedestrians may be walking a dangerous path

August 7, 2020/in Car Accidents

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 occur on the roads in Jefferson County. The volume of […]

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What can you do when vehicle defects cause an accident?

August 6, 2020/in Car Accidents

Auto accidents often involve two or more vehicles. Yet, issues with your vehicle may have caused you to crash and experience injury. You may fear that you have limited options for recourse if other drivers were not involved. If your accident stemmed from vehicle defects, you may be able to hold certain parties accountable. Making […]

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Filing an injury claim against a railroad company

August 3, 2020/in Car Accidents

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 against a railroad company is like. First of all, […]

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