The Most Common Driver Distractions That Cause Accidents
811299 If you spend any time on the road, you probably have already seen some questionable behavior. You may have witnessed someone swerving into another lane, braking too late at a stoplight, or staring down at their phone instead of watching the road. Many times, this is due to distracted driving. These actions on the […]
How Long After a Car Accident Can You Claim Injury in Kentucky?
In the moments after your crash out on I-75 or at an intersection on New Circle, you’ll wonder what happens next and who will pay for it. You might get into an exchange with the other motorist as you exchange contact and insurance information. If the police come to the scene, you’ll each provide your […]
What Happens to Your Body in a High-Speed Crash?
High-speed car crashes are some of the most violent and dangerous accidents on the road. When a collision occurs at high velocity, the forces involved can have devastating effects on the human body. Understanding what happens during such a crash can provide insight into the importance of safety features like seat belts, airbags, and crumple […]
What Happens if Your Airbags Don’t Deploy in a Car Accident?
It took over sixty years after the first car rolled off the assembly line before seatbelts became mandatory in all cars. In the 1970s, car makers started to add an “Air Cushion Restraint System,” or airbags were offered as safety options. In 1988, Chrysler made the driver-side airbag standard. The other automakers soon followed, and […]
Who Is Liable When Livestock Cause Car Accidents?
More than 100,000 car crashes occur in Kentucky every year, with nearly 20,000 reported injuries and 711 fatalities in 2022 according to the Kentucky Transportation Center. The vast majority of accidents involved colliding with another vehicle, and the most common causes were driver inattention, recklessness, and alcohol. However, nearly 3,000 car accidents involved colliding with […]
How Much Is the Average Car Accident Settlement in Kentucky?
Everything you own has a value. Some items might go up in value, but for most things, they would be priced at a depreciated value. What about the value of your quality of life? Can you put a price on that? When determining what the average car accident settlement in Kentucky might be worth, everything […]
How Long Should You Take Breaks on Long Road Trips?
Where are you headed on your next road trip? No matter where you’re headed, you certainly won’t be alone. According to a recent story on Fox Weather, 75% of the respondents to a travel survey noted they were planning a road trip. That planning can include mapping out routes, packing the car, and deciding what […]
How To Read a Police Crash Report
You were involved in an auto collision in Lexington, KY in which you suffered injuries. You secured the accident report in anticipation of notifying your insurer of your crash. You’ve come to learn that the report has so much more value, though, now that you’re hurt. You know that it may assist a car crash […]
What Are the Window Tint Laws in Kentucky?
The first car windshield was added to an auto in 1904 as an optional add-on. Back then, you could fold down the windshield and drive in the actual “open air.” It wasn’t until 1915 that Oldsmobile made the windshield standard, and the other carmakers followed. It took another twenty-five years before windshield wipers became standard. […]
Who Pays for My Rental Car After An Accident?
The best outcome for a car accident is that you walk away without severe injuries and drive away without significant damage to your car. For 88,430 car owners, driving away without damage wasn’t an option in 2022. That is how many accidents involving property damage were reported by the Kentucky State Police in their Kentucky […]