LOUISVILLE PERSONAL INJURY BLOG
How do you pick the right nursing home for your family?
You want what’s best for the ones you love, but it can be difficult to find quality care. When you’re looking at options in a state that has trouble meeting government standards, getting them the help they need may start with educating yourself. Kentucky has a poor track record when it comes to shortcomings in […]
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 crash than any other cause. Drivers between […]
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 can add up to almost $1.2 […]
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. But the claims process can vary depending on whether you were injured while working for the railroad or as a […]
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 […]