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
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
What is the value of uninsured (UM)or underinsured (UIM) motorist coverage in Louisville and throughout Kentucky? We are often contacted with questions about property damage and injuries received in accidents where the driver who caused the car accident was uninsured or left the scene of the accident. You should have Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM) under … Continued
According to collision analysis provided by the Kentucky State Police 5,582 persons have been injured in Louisville car accidents over the past year. This is down almost 10% from the 6,100 persons injured in car accidents during the same period in the previous year (05/01/2016 to 05/01/2017). Advances in automotive safety features and increased use … Continued
Uninsured Motorist and UnderInsured Motorist or UM/UIM insurance is one of the least expensive and most valuable forms of insurance you can buy. UM/UIM is part of your own automobile insurance coverage. UM/UIM provides important coverage for injuries caused by drivers with minimal insurance coverage or no insurance whatsoever. Uninsured Motorist (UM) provides coverage for … Continued
According to a recent study presented by the University of North Carolina, you should seek medical attention immediately after a car accident. Statistician June Hu, MA, with the TRYUMPH Research Program presented many interesting facts during a recent annual meeting of the National Pain Society. One of the most interesting and important facts she presented … Continued
Serious injuries, such as traumatic amputation and limb loss in a car accident or railroad work, result in substantial medical expenses. There are other expenses associated with this type of injury including lost wages and sometimes changes to the victim’s home and/or vehicles. In many cases, a traumatic amputation or limb loss will require the … Continued
Local news is reporting on another motorcycle fatality on Preston Highway. The collision involved a motorcycle and a car. The motorcyclist died at University Hospital. The driver of the car and passengers were not injured. However, this report referenced an interesting point, “Police do not expect to file any charges.” Does this mean the motorcycle wreck … Continued
There was a multiple vehicle collision in Campbellsburg, earlier this week. A pickup truck was traveling on I-71 and suddenly crossed the median and collided with a tractor trailer. Another vehicle swerved to miss the pickup and ran into two other vehicles. This is one of those interesting circumstances in which a passenger vehicle crashed … Continued
Sometimes, when a driver is out on the roads, drowsiness strikes. There are many dangers of fatigued driving which can include: Missing turns or road signs Difficulty keeping one’s eyes open or one’s head up Drifting out of one’s lane Consistent yawning distracting one’s attention from the road It is important for drivers to pay … Continued
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