Do truck accidents increase in the summer in Louisville and across the State of Kentucky? There are certainly more vehicles on the road and traveling through our great state during the warm months of the year. Traffic picks up beginning in May and heavy volumes increase into September. This is due to “sunbirds” passing through … Continued
According to the Kentucky State Police Collision data there have been over 500 commercial vehicle accidents resulting in injury so far this year in Kentucky. Commercial trucks and commercial vehicles are regulated by federal and state regulations to increase safety and reduce the likelihood of a truck accident. However, there are still many injury accidents … Continued
A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) noted the high risks of a fall resulting in an injury at a nursing home or skilled nursing facility. This study noted an average of 2 to 3 falls each year for each bed in these facilities. Head injuries including Traumatic Brain Injury or TBI are … Continued
A recent hit and run accident in Louisville highlights several important issues regarding the causes of a car accident and what happens in many hit and run cases. The car accident at the intersection of 6th Street and Maple Street in Louisville resulted in serious property damage before the driver who caused the accident left … Continued
A recent study by the Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows accidents associated with speeding lead to serious injuries due to the increased forces at impact. This research also showed the risk of suffering an injury in a motor vehicle accident is lower for those who travel near the median speed of the roadway, and … Continued
Driving under the influence isn’t limited to alcohol and many car accidents in Kentucky are caused by drivers under the influence of prescription medications. How can you tell if the driver who caused the accident might be affected by prescription drugs? The Mayo clinic recently highlighted a few of these symptoms. Slurred or Confused speech … Continued
Many people wonder you would need to hire an experienced injury attorney to handle your case and injury claims after a car accident. The insurance adjuster will often attempt to subtly suggest you don’t need a lawyer. It is important to remember the insurance company and their representatives are not paid to look after your … Continued
Neck and Back injuries are common in auto accidents due to the nature of the forces associated with the impact of a vehicle collision. One of the most common (and widely misunderstood) injuries to the neck is whiplash. Whiplash is basically strains or pulled muscles due to the sudden lashing of the head back and … Continued
Louisville’s summer heat and humidity can increase the risk of a car accident. A recent study in “Environmental Health Perspectives” shows the high temperatures and high humidity of a Kentucky summer can decrease a person’s ability to handle intellectual and physical tasks such as driving. The study noted almost an 8% increase in car accidents … Continued
We were deeply saddened to hear of the recent accident involving a dump truck driver electrocuted at a construction site in Fayette County. The driver of the dump truck, an experienced construction worker since the age of 15, was moving debris at the construction site. When he raised the back end of the truck to … Continued
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