1 Million Americans Awaiting Social Security Disability Nearly 950,000 Kentucky residents currently receive some type of Social Security benefits and that number is not likely to grow substantially from here on out. Data compiled by the Social Security Administration (SSA) say more than 1 million Americans who have applied are waiting out an approval they... read more
Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 17-23, 2017 Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death and disability for children nationwide. On average, two U.S. children under age 13 were killed and 308 were injured every day in 2014 while riding in vehicles. In 2015, 31 children age 15 and under were killed in motor... read more
Car Accidents Can Cause Serious Whiplash Whiplash occurs when the neck and head are suddenly forced backward and then forward, putting the cervical spine through too fast motions and extreme, quick stresses. Most cases of whiplash occur as a result of rear-end car crashes but can also happen from a side-impact or T-bone collision. Less... read more
Kentucky Near Top of 2017 List For Safest High School Athletes More than half of Kentucky kids are participating in athletic events and sporting activities this year and now their parents and coaches have something additional to cheer about. A University of Connecticut report ranked Kentucky as one of the safest states for high-school athletes.... read more
iPhone’s New “Do Not Disturb While Driving” Feature Quiets Driver Distractions Among the many new features of Apple’s new operating system iOS11, set to launch in Fall 2017, the “Do Not Disturb While Driving” feature will allow drivers to automatically silence calls, alerts, and notifications and keep driving distractions minimal. Developers say they are hopeful... read more
Is Drug Impaired Driving The New Drunk Driving? Since the purpose of any drug is to alter to treat a physical or mental condition, medical experts have agreed that most drugs will impair common tasks, including driving a motor vehicle. But even with warning labels like, “Do not drive when taking these medicines,” many people... read more
Without Proper Training, ATVs Can Be Dangerous and Deadly Kentucky has miles of ATV (All-Terrain Vehicles) trails, calling fast riding enthusiasts from all parts of the state to enjoy a thrilling ride on nearly any kind of terrain. ATVs are intended for off–road use only, and mostly used as recreational vehicles to experience the outdoors but... read more
Firearms and Home Fires Knock Down Kentucky’s State of Safety Report Scores Although Kentucky ranked overall in the No. 16 slot on the National Safety Council’s annual State-of-Safety Report, the summary concluded that the Commonwealth state has two main areas to improve on when it comes to home and community safety areas out of the... read more
Chain-Reaction Crash At I-65 Construction Zone Kills Four Reports of a chain-reaction crash involving four vehicles says that six people were killed recently on a busy Kentucky Interstate. The crash involved two vehicles and two tractor-trailers amongst a pile up of construction zone traffic on Interstate 65 near Bowling Green. The highway currently narrows from... read more
Fatalities Among Motorcycle Drivers and Passengers Remain High The summer sunshine and warmer weather typically means more motorcycles are on the roads, but that also means more motorcycle crashes for Kentucky riders. Kentucky’s Commission on Motorcycle Education and Safety has reported a rise in injuries and deaths related to the more than 2,000 motorcycle accidents... read more
