Always make an effort to remain visible to avoid a truck accident, especially when passing a commercial vehicle or semi tractor-trailer. As professional drivers truck drivers are trained, and are supposed, to constantly check the areas surrounding their vehicle at all times. However, due to pressures of many on time deliveries and hours of service … Continued
Would you know what to do if you are injured in an accident in Louisville in someone else’s car? Becoming injured in a motor vehicle accident is traumatic in and of itself. When your injuries occur in another person’s car it can be even more confusing. The first and most important thing to know is … Continued
Kentucky drivers face higher risk of an injury accident or loss of life in rural areas according to a recent study. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a study which analyzed motor vehicle accident rates in rural areas versus urban settings. The results were startling: In 2015, only 19% of … Continued
Hands free devices do not eliminate injury car accidents resulting from distracted driving in Louisville. Forbes recently reported a public opinion poll which showed 80 percent of respondents erroneously believed hands-free mobile devices were safer than using a hand held device while driving. The article cited more than 30 other studies which reached the same … Continued
Is the national shortage of truck drivers creating additional risk of a truck accident and injury in Louisville and across Kentucky? The simple answer is “yes.” The American Trucking Association, or ATA, recently reported the “immediate need” for more than 50,000 drivers to keep the nation’s fleet of more than 4 million heavy commercial trucks … Continued
The American Automobile Association or AAA recommends all Kentuckians should check their tires in preparation for fall and winter. Worn or neglected tires increase the risk of Louisville car accidents and resulting serious injuries. Try the simple “penny tread” test. Insert a penny with Lincoln’s head upside down and facing you. If you can see … Continued
What happens if you are injured in a car accident by someone who is at work or driving a company car, at the time of the incident? Did you know the company who employs a person who causes an accident while they are on the clock can also be held liable for your injuries and … Continued
What are the primary causes of head on collisions in Kentucky and what steps can you take to reduce the likelihood of becoming involved in a serious head on car accident? The primary cause of a head on collision is obviously driver negligence. We all drive under a system of trust where we expect oncoming … Continued
What is required to file a FELA injury claim for railroad employees in Kentucky? FELA was passed in 1908 with the intention of providing almost guaranteed payment for employees, additional incentives for employers to more strictly enforce safety regulations, and to provide sufficient compensation for those who are injured while working in a rail yard … Continued
What are some of the most common back surgeries required after car accident related injuries? Why are there so many injuries related to the back and neck in a motor vehicle accident? Car accidents involve incredible forces which lash the body in all directions during impact. Incredible G forces apply pressure to critical points in … Continued
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