It may surprise you to learn pedestrian accidents are increasing in Louisville and across the nation. A recent study released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety or IIHS shows fatal pedestrian accidents have increased 46% since 2009. This corresponds with a significant increase in the number of car accidents and motor vehicle collisions with … Continued
Hands free devices do not eliminate injury car accidents resulting from distracted driving in Louisville. Forbes recently reported a public opinion poll which showed 80 percent of respondents erroneously believed hands-free mobile devices were safer than using a hand held device while driving. The article cited more than 30 other studies which reached the same … Continued
What makes intersections a primary factor in Louisville car accidents and resulting serious injuries? Car accidents in our intersections resulting in injury have significantly increased in the past several years. Why have intersections become so dangerous? The US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration refers to intersections as “planned points of contact.” The reason on … Continued
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
If you are seriously injured in a car accident, truck or motorcycle accident or at work the selection of your personal injury attorney will make a substantial impact on the outcome of your case. Serious injuries in Louisville require attorneys with legal skill and medical knowledge to ensure you receive full and fair compensation for … 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
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
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
Louisville car accidents can result in mild or severe Traumatic Brain Injury or TBI. Many of our clients were surprised to learn the symptoms of TBI can take weeks to present and even a mild head injury can result in permanent changes for a car accident victim. No one is expecting an accident, and it … Continued
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