Highway Deaths on the Decline for Kentucky Drivers Not since 2013, has Kentucky seen a decrease in highway fatalities. Up until now that is. The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety says initial numbers show 770 highway-related deaths in 2017, dropping from 834 in 2016. This has prompted the auto accident attorneys at Rhoads & Rhoads... read more
Distracted Driving Epidemic Is Worsening Although we had been applauding the general decline of highway deaths in the United States since 2007, recent reports are starting to see that downward trend reverse. More than ten people are killed and 1,000 are injured each day in the U.S. as a result of distracted driving. From 2014... read more
Are You Ready To Meet With A Personal Injury Lawyer? If you have decided to pursue financial compensation for injuries caused by another’s negligence, it may feel overwhelming to understand what is needed behind your car, truck, or motorcycle accident or slip, trip or fall claim. Our recommendation is to arrive prepared for your meeting... read more
8 Things You Can Do To Make Your Ride-Sharing Travel Safer With an estimated 356 ride-sharing cities across the country, including several in Western Kentucky, it is likely you may require the services of company like Lyft of Uber one day. Ride-sharing works much like a taxi service (although some may add a bit more... read more
Don’t Let Family and Friends Turn Into Drunk Drivers This Holiday Naturally, with so many more of us preparing to attend holiday parties, dinners and events, the likelihood of being offered an adult beverage is going to be prevalent. So, as you prepare to celebrate the Christmas and New Year holidays, Rhoads & Rhoads is... read more
Reminder: Check On Family Members Living in Nursing Homes After we shared a national review from AARP that ranked Kentucky at the bottom for providing services and support for seniors and people with disabilities, we thought it to be a good time to remind you to check-in on your loved ones who are living in... read more
2017 “Worst Toy List” Can Help You Avoid the Dangers of Harmful Toys Buyers have a right to expect that the gifts they purchase for children are safe. Unfortunately, potentially dangerous toys remain an ongoing problem in the U.S. Due to poor design, manufacturing and marketing practices, there are toys available for purchase today with... read more
Travel Safe During the Holiday Season The holiday season is here and that means you and your family may be planning a special road trip to see Santa, or fueling up and traveling to your favorite winter vacation destination, or maybe just taking the regular old two-hour drive to a family’s home for dinner. Wherever... read more
Workers Who Fail to Perform Safety Checks Put Others at Risk A report of has surfaced stating that a Kentucky coal mine supervisor has been sentenced for violating the Mine Safety and Health Act for falsifying a safety-inspection record. The worker was chief of maintenance and responsible for making a weekly inspection report of heavy... read more
Too Many Recalled Vehicles Traveling Kentucky Roads In 2016, a record-high 53.2 million vehicles were recalled in the United States. In Kentucky, 25 percent of vehicles operating on the roads today have unrepaired recalls even though free repairs are available. This ranks Kentucky as the eighth-highest open recall rate in the nation. Because of these dangerous numbers,... read more
