Picture this: you're cruising down the highway, the music is playing and your phone buzzes with a new message. It's tempting to take a glance. Unfortunately, that split second could change your life forever. Distracted driving isn't just a bad habit; it's a serious...
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Where to look for evidence to support a truck accident claim
A semi-truck accident can cause extensive damage to nearly every facet of your life. Part of your recovery may include a personal injury lawsuit. But if you’re going to take action against a negligent trucker and their employer, then you need to know where to look for...
What you can do now to build your personal injury case
A lot of car accident victims make the mistake of thinking that their personal injury case is a slam dunk. Even when the evidence seems clear and convincing in a personal injury case, though, there can be evidentiary and logistical challenges that arise, any one of...
What if an injured driver was partially at fault for a crash?
Vehicular accidents are a leading cause of insurance claims and personal injury lawsuits. When one person hits someone else, the person affected usually wants compensation for their lost wages, medical expenses and vehicle repair costs. Most drivers in Kentucky...
The number of drivers over 70 is on the rise
According to a recent analysis, the number of licensed drivers over 70 is on the rise in this country. Although ValuePenguin did the analysis, the raw data for the analysis comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a federal agency. ValuePenguin...
Why are so many teenage drivers dangerous?
Cars are equipped with more safety features today than ever before, but serious accidents continue to leave victims severely injured and worried about their future. Thousands continue to die in these wrecks, too. In fact, early estimates show that nearly 41,000 people...
Are diminished value claims valid in Kentucky?
After a car accident, you have a lot to worry about. But, one thing that many people forget about until they go to sell their car is that the accident likely reduced the value of their vehicle. Diminished value claims allow car owners to recover the difference between...
How to avoid fault being placed on you for your accident
Previously on the blog we gave a brief overview of Kentucky’s comparative negligence law. This statute requires a plaintiff’s award to be reduced by the percentage of fault that is assigned to them based on the facts presented at trial. Although a comparative...
Aggressive driving is a serious problem
We always hear about the dangers of drunk and distracted driving, but aggressive driving is also a serious problem in Kentucky. Aggressive driving is responsible for many serious and fatal car accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,...
It is hard to know how pervasive distracted driving is
There has been an ongoing campaign to stop distracted driving, especially when that distracted driving involves the use of phones. For example, Kentucky has laws that prohibit most types of texting and driving, especially for this state’s youngest drivers. However,...