Key Points of This Article: Crash data from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration shows that around 1/3 of all motor vehicle crashes in the U.S., including those resulting in serious injury or fatality, will have speeding or speed-related aggressive driving involved. Nearly 70% of Kentucky’s fatal and severe crash injuries cited with aggressive... read more
Key Points of This Article: According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, around 40% of accident victims in a frontal collision suffer leg injuries, including hip fractures. After a crash, hip and leg pain can cause muscle stiffness, fluid in the joints, limited motion, and intense discomfort when sitting or sleeping. Feeling no pain at the time... read more
Key Points of This Article: Disability healthcare costs in Kentucky teeter around $14 BILLION per year or up to 41% of the state’s healthcare spending valued at $15,177 per person with a disability, according to the CDC’s Disability and Health Data System. Kentuckians should know they may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits if... read more
Key Points of This Article: Motorcyclists and their passengers are 37 times more likely to die while riding a motorcycle than in a car accident – and nine times more likely to become injured while riding a motorcycle than while driving a car. Over 80% of all motorcycle accidents result in some type of injury, including disabling leg injuries, road rash, muscle tears, and damage to the... read more
Key Points of This Article: Popular ride-hailing services provided by companies such as Uber and Lyft are expected to getting busier and more competitive across Kentucky. Providers in Paducah, Owensboro, and Madisonville have said there is a shortage of rideshare vehicles caused by coronavirus challenges, which could cause even seasoned drivers to be a bit... read more
Key Points of This Article: Motor vehicle crashes present a greater risk to teens’ lives (from age 15 to 18) than all other types of injury, disease, or violence. The 100 deadliest days on U.S. roadways begin in June thru August, marking the time frame as the 100 deadliest days of the year for fatal... read more
Key Points of This Article: According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, alcohol-impaired drivers represent about 12% of those killed in Kentucky fatal crashes and contribute to nearly 20% of all alcohol-impaired-driving fatalities each year. On average, men are more likely than women to be involved in fatal DUI crashes, and for every four... read more
Key Points of This Article: It is usual for Kentuckians to have many questions about the different types of Social Security benefits, eligibility, how to apply, and how to appeal in the case of a denial. Social Security Disability Insurance is one type of program available to disabled workers who have paid into the Social... read more
Key Points of This Article: In 2020, there were 905 construction zone crashes in Kentucky, resulting in 228 injuries and six fatalities. The majority of victims in work zone crashes are motorists who suffer injuries like whiplash, traumatic brain injury, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The symptoms of motor vehicle accident injuries, serious or seemingly minor,... read more
Key Points of This Article: In Kentucky, distracted driving results in over 50,000 crashes and nearly 200 deaths each year. Nearly 80% of crashes and 65% of near-crashes involve some form of distraction within three seconds before the event. Talking on a cell phone – even hands-free – or texting or programming an in-vehicle infotainment... read more
