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Safety risk: Eating and drinking while driving

June 23, 2020/in Car Accidents

There are more sources of distraction for drivers than you may be aware of. For example, eating or drinking behind the wheel may seem normal enough, but it poses serious risks. The chances of getting in a crash are 3.6 times higher when drivers eat or drink, according to safety studies. The National Highway Traffic […]

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Why insurers do not want you to have an attorney

May 26, 2020/in Car Accidents, Personal Injury

Any motor vehicle accident can create a severe life change for a victim. An accident that results in only vehicle damage can cause a victim to lose their savings to pay for the repairs, and a catastrophic injury can keep a victim from ever walking again. Insurance companies want victims to feel like they do […]

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What is dram shop liability?

May 7, 2020/in Car Accidents

When a drunk driver causes an accident and injures innocent people, they are legally liable for those injuries under Kentucky civil law. But the driver might not be the only one responsible. If the driver became intoxicated at a bar or restaurant before the crash, the establishment that overserved him or her could also be […]

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What makes texting and driving so dangerous?

March 20, 2020/in Car Accidents

We’ve heard it before — texting while driving behind the wheel is a dangerous thing to do. And yet, most of us still do it from time to time. While there are equally hazardous things to do when driving — such as changing the radio station, reaching for something in the back seat or putting […]

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Is Kentucky a dangerous state for teen drivers?

March 19, 2020/in Car Accidents

According to a AAA report, traffic crashes are one of the leading causes of death for teens aged 16 to 19 in the US. Teens are six times more likely to be killed in car crashes compared to drivers aged 20 and older. But in Kentucky, teens are 140% more likely to die in car […]

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Fighting for pain and suffering damages

July 26, 2018/in Car Accidents

If you become injured in a car accident, you might realize that it has a bigger impact on your life than incurring extra expenses. A crash can take a devastating toll on your emotional state and physical ability as well. Experiencing nightmares, new fear, depression, limited mobility, disfigurement or debilitating aches after the incident are […]

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How do you protect yourself against uninsured drivers?

June 7, 2018/in Car Accidents

The last thing you want to think about is the possibility of being involved in a car accident. But what do you do if it does happen? What if the person who hit you did not even have car insurance or not enough insurance coverage? What are your options? People drive around with no insurance […]

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THE TOP TYPES OF DANGEROUS CONDUCT BY U.S. DRIVERS

April 27, 2018/in Car Accidents

Every weekday you get in the car and drive to work. You know a decent portion of your day is spent on the roads, so you do your best to act responsibly and safely behind the wheel. However, your fate is not entirely in your own hands. Your safety out on the roads also depends […]

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What are your rights as a cyclist in Kentucky?

April 4, 2018/in Car Accidents

As a regular cyclist, you may have noticed that cars do not always afford you the consideration that you deserve. Unfortunately, many Kentucky drivers infringe on bike lanes, cut off bikers to make turns or fail to respect their space. However, you are awarded the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles on the road, […]

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Crash warning and prevention systems seem to reduce accidents

March 27, 2018/in Car Accidents

Americans who are buying new cars are finding all sorts of available safety options designed to detect obstacles, warn the driver, and in some cases, take action on their own to try to prevent crashes. Lane departure prevention systems automatically correct a car’s path if the system detects the vehicle is wandering out of its […]

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