LOUISVILLE PERSONAL INJURY BLOG
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 are 1.5 times more likely to die in a car […]
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 occur on the roads in Jefferson County. The volume of […]
What can you do when vehicle defects cause an accident?
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 […]
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 against a railroad company is like. First of all, […]
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 currently abusive treatment of having to fend for themselves. All dogs can […]
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 Tech Transportation Institute, has stated that this habit may do […]
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 growing number of autonomous vehicles are on the road. Study examined what causes accidents In […]
Hard-braking data reveal’s cities’ safety rankings
Many Kentucky residents are involved in car accidents each year. In most accidents, people will engage in hard braking in the moments leading up to the collisions. Hard-braking data can be collected by telematics used by some insurance companies such as Allstate. This information is then analyzed by the companies to determine the safety ratings […]
The dangerous connection between asbestos and plastic products
Most people know that asbestos is commonly found in older homes and buildings, particularly in floor tiles, ceiling tiles, pipe insulation, and roofing materials. But we typically don’t hear too much about asbestos and plastic. Well, if you ever worked in compression molding, there’s a chance you were exposed to asbestos. Is There Asbestos in […]
Signs of a distracted driver
There is very little that a safe driver can do to stop a distracted driver from continuing his or her reckless behavior. It is up to safe drivers to recognize signs of distracted drivers so that they can avoid these threats on the roads. Spotting the signs can save not only your life but also […]