Key Points of This Article: In 2019, approximately 90% of all fatal crashes involving large trucks in Kentucky occurred in rural areas or Interstate highways, similar to those found in Boone, Daviess, and Clark counties. Trucking companies sometimes ignore regulations designed to minimize dangerous travel and push aside safety to ensure on-time deliveries. Semi-truck operators... read more
Key Points of This Article: There has been a surge in reckless driving accidents impacting pedestrians during the COVID- 19 pandemic, causing alarm for motorists to become more aware and do all they can to avoid a crash with other road uses, including pedestrians. Whether you are commuting to work or school on foot, out... read more
Key Points of This Article: The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has released new data showing that women are much more likely, by nearly 75%, to be injured more severely if involved in a car accident. Kentucky State Police reported in 2019 that women are at greater risk than men for being seriously injured in... read more
Key Points of This Article Western Kentucky communities battled scattered snow showers and a mix of below-freezing temperatures as the New Year rushed in, triggering several winter weather advisories and car accidents. Motorists are urged to drive with caution as temperatures stay below freezing and should watch out for slick areas in unexpected places. Buckle... read more
Key Points of This Article Every day, almost 30 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes, which make up more than one-third of holiday-related fatal crashes. From 2010 to 2018, there were 2,485 fatalities caused by drunken driving on Thanksgiving and Christmas — 37% of the total number of holiday deaths. Kentucky state law... read more
Key Points of This Article: A boost in online shopping demand now requires 70% of all U.S. products to reach their destination by freight delivery trucks or large semi-trucks, weighing more than 10,000 pounds. Truck drivers who deliver freight often work long shifts and are under a demanding schedule, making fatigue, speed, and distraction common... read more
Key Points of This Article: Compassionate Allowances (CAL) are a way to identify diseases quickly and other medical conditions that, by definition, meet Social Security’s standards for disability benefits. These conditions primarily include certain cancers, adult brain disorders, and many rare disorders that affect children. Applying for benefits under the CAL program can significantly reduce... read more
Key Points of This Article: Road work equipment and workers, distracted driving, speeding drivers, and narrow and barrel-lined highway lanes are all known to cause an increase in traffic accidents each summer. Kentucky motorists should cautiously drive within the posted and reduced speed limits, and maintain a safe following distance to avoid the most common... read more
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one person dies in a fire every three hours in the United States. On average, there are 40,000 burn-related hospitalizations and 3400 deaths every year. Many people think about burns only in terms of the minor incidents that only require a momentary application of ice,... read more
Most people have heard of the term “pain and suffering,” but not many fully understand the concept, especially as it’s used in the legal sense. For those who have been injured and are pondering a personal injury lawsuit, this changes very quickly. Whether your injury came as a result of a car accident, medical malpractice,... read more
