Distracted or fatigued truck drivers are often the cause of fatal truck accidents and those which result in serious injuries. A recent fatal accident on Interstate 65 near Elizabethtown, Kentucky, involving a truck and a vehicle carrying seven people, highlighted the role of driver fatigue in causing catastrophic trucking accidents. Both vehicles were in the same … Continued
Truck Driving and Distracted Driving Should Not Mix Distracted driving is a dangerous habit that has become prevalent throughout the country. A distracted truck driver who is texting or using the cell phone leads to truck accidents resulting in serious injuries to those on Kentucky’s roadways. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, thousands of … Continued
As we mentioned in our last post, there are many ways a driver could be distracted by a canine passenger. One thing that can help make a dog less of a distraction to a driver is the dog’s movement being restricted. Thus, one dog-related distraction prevention step drivers can take is to get a pet … Continued
Distracted driving is a dangerous activity that can result in some very severe auto accidents. There are all different sorts of potential sources of distractions for drivers. Some distraction sources, like cell phones, are ones that pretty much all drivers know can be dangerously distracting. There are other distraction sources, however, that drivers may be less aware … Continued
The failure to yield at an intersection can result in serious injuries for Louisville drivers. Intersection accidents and failure to yield injury cases are becoming more common each year here in the Louisville area and across the State of Kentucky. According to the Kentucky State Police, distracted driving has never been higher and cell phone … Continued
Out of town visitors pose additional risk for car accidents in Louisville this coming week. Derby week is very important to Louisville and brings an incredible amount of attention and visitors to our beautiful city. However, it also presents a few additional risks for those of us who live and work here. It is obvious … Continued
A woman has unfortunately lost her life in a fatal truck crash on I-264 East today which shut down all four lanes of the interstate this morning. The accident involved a semi truck, a minivan and a garbage truck. According to Louisville Police officers at the scene, the garbage truck allegedly ran into the back … Continued
What are the leading causes of Louisville head on accidents which result in injuries? The Kentucky State Police provide detailed statistics into many aspects of Kentucky motor vehicle accidents at both a state and local level. While there are many ways a person can be injured in a Louisville car accident the most devastating injuries … Continued
Why are there so many rear end truck accidents in Kentucky each year? Recent information released by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration provides some insight into the increase in trucks who run into other motor vehicles as well as truck collisions. The study reports it is twice as likely for a truck to rear … Continued
A recent study by Safe Kids Worldwide places Louisville teens at risk of pedestrian accidents. The most concerning data is the recent and continued rise in pedestrian injury accidents, many of which are teenagers and children. The study shows the risk of pedestrian injury for a 16 to 19 year old Louisville teen has risen … Continued
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