Speeding is dangerous for any vehicle, but especially for a truck that may weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. It’s already hard to stop that much mass quickly, and increasing the speed at which it is moving just extends those stopping distances. But can truck drivers...
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Auto maintenance is your responsibility!
As the seasons finally change from summer to fall here in Kentucky, it's a good time for vehicle owners to do a routine maintenance check. Kentucky law requires that owners of motor vehicles keep those vehicles in good working order. That means making sure the...
What if my car hits…something else?
The vast majority of car crashes are two-vehicle affairs. One car rear-ends another. A side-swipe. A t-bone. In far fewer cases, there are more than two cars involved in a crash, and even less often, there are single car crashes where the driver loses control of the...
What happens if my child is hurt in a car wreck?
A parent's most important responsibility is keeping their child safe. If your child was injured in a car wreck caused by someone else, what should you do? Children have the same rights to recovery for their injuries as their parents or guardians. However, there are...
Why keeping a diary is still a good idea in 2019
Diaries have existed in some form or another since humans learned how to write. They're great tools for record keeping, record making, and for personal reflection. If you've been injured in a car crash, they could be good for your claim, too. Some might have the...
What are damages in a car injury case?
If you've been injured in a car accident, you could be entitled to damages. But what are "damages" exactly? There are entire libraries full of books about the different kinds of damages that injured people can claim for any number of reasons. In a car accident case,...
Why you should take the ambulance to the ER after a car accident
Most people in Kentucky are tough. Or stubborn, at least. If they're sick, they don't want to go to the doctor. If they're hurt, they'll just ride it out on aspirin until the hurt goes away. If they've been in a car crash, they don't want to go to the hospital at all,...
What if I’m hit by a drunk driver?
You've been in a car crash caused by a driver who was drinking. What happens next? Well, in addition to all of the usual claims that come with a car crash injury, you've got some new ones. You'll still make your claims against the impaired driver and his or her...
What if I wasn’t wearing my seatbelt?
Wearing your seatbelt is just common sense. It's a must any time you get into a vehicle. Failing to buckle up could have a negative impact on your injury claim. Kentucky actually has what's called a primary seatbelt law, which means that law enforcement can stop and...
Is the wreck my fault if my car is broken?
You were just in a car accident. You might have been able to avoid it, but something went wrong with your vehicle, and you couldn't stop or move out of the way. Who's to blame? Well, in short, you are. Kentucky law requires motorists to ensure that their vehicles are...