Hopefully Kentucky residents will heed a recent warning of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: boating near locks and dams in Kentucky is dangerous and potentially life threatening. The agency is reminding Ohio River and Kanawha River boaters that they are not allowed to boat directly downstream or upstream of the navigation dams on those … Continued
Is it ever safe to turn left in Louisville or across Kentucky? There are a number of common causes of car accidents in Louisville. For many years distracted driving, drunk driving, and speeding were the leading causes of motor vehicle accidents in Kentucky. Recently, a crash data provided by the Kentucky State Police shows that … Continued
For some years, much has been written about the dangers of the “July effect” in nursing homes, hospitals and healthcare in general. This theory holds that the influx of new residents, fellows and interns at nursing homes and hospitals every July causes a decline in patient care, an increase in surgical errors and a rise … Continued
Kentucky is a busy state, with a number of commercial truckers plying its roads. A recent seat belt law increased safety in Kentucky by requiring vehicles carrying 15 passengers or less to be equipped with seat belts. More importantly, drivers and and passengers are required by Kentucky law to wear them. Kentucky is a busy state, … Continued
30 years after 27 people died in Kentucky’s worst drunk driving accident involving a drunk driver and a school bus Kentucky officers continue anti-drunk driving initiatives to reduce accidents and save lives. Drunk driving accidents are one of the most common types of car accidents in Louisville and across Kentucky. Public safety authorities have been trying … Continued
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has developed a safety rule aimed at problem truckers in Kentucky and nationally. The FMCSA has recently proposed tougher sanctions for bus and truck companies that show a blatant disregard for safety rules. Truck accidents are, comparatively, not in the news that much, but when one does occur it … Continued
As we noted in the first part of this post, Kentucky missed out on federal funds to help enforce its ban on texting while driving. The application apparently fell short because of the very strict definition of “driving” used in the federal grant program. In this post, we will lay out more of the specifics … Continued
Kentucky is one of more than 40 states that have a statewide ban on texting while driving for all drivers. In the vast majority of those states, there is “primary enforcement” of the ban. This means police can stop someone for texting while driving even if there is no other violation. The goal of enforcing … Continued
We are very proud to announce that attorney Paul Chumbley has been included in The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 for Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers, in Kentucky. Here’s the press release from this prestigious organization: The National Trial Lawyers Announces T. Paul Chumbley as One of Its Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff … Continued
Is there an update on the heavy truck anti-rollover system? It can indeed be a slow and sometimes cumbersome process for federal agencies to promulgate rules — whether relating to workplace or transportation safety, the environment, taxation or myriad other matters — envisioned as ultimately becoming legal enactments. We informed readers previously of the “Notice … Continued
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