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Spring Break Car Accidents and Family Road Trip Injuries

Key Points of This Article: Traffic safety officials nationwide, including here in Kentucky, are pleading with motorists preparing for spring break vacations to respect traffic safety laws despite the appearance of fewer travelers on the road due to the pandemic. Weather, drowsiness, distractions, impaired driving, and inexperienced operators like teens add increased hazards to the [...]

By |2021-03-04T19:26:47+00:00February 17th, 2021|Auto Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury|0 Comments
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What To Say When A Car Insurance Company Calls You

Key Points of This Article: Most accident victims don’t know how insurance works and are unsure how to talk with them when prompted to give for personal information from another person’s provider. Everything that happens within initial conversations between you and another person’s insurance company can be used to deny your claims and drop your [...]

By |2021-03-04T19:28:55+00:00February 10th, 2021|Car Accident, Insurance, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Tips|0 Comments
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Six Rules To Follow After An Owensboro Car Accident

Key Points of This Article: Being injured in a car accident can impact an individual's ability to work, take care of their family, and pay bills. After a car accident occurs, it's imperative to file a report with the police, collect all the evidence available, and seek appropriate emergency medical treatment and follow-up with a [...]

By |2021-02-12T20:30:33+00:00January 26th, 2021|Auto Accidents, Car Accident, Insurance, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury|0 Comments
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Kentucky Accident Reports for Winter Weather Wrecks

Key Points of This Article Western Kentucky communities battled scattered snow showers and a mix of below-freezing temperatures as the New Year rushed in, triggering several winter weather advisories and car accidents. Motorists are urged to drive with caution as temperatures stay below freezing and should watch out for slick areas in unexpected places. Buckle [...]

By |2021-01-29T15:26:34+00:00January 19th, 2021|Auto Accidents, Car Accident, Kentucky News, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Weather|0 Comments
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15 Ways to Prep for Winter Travel in Kentucky

Key Points of This Article On average, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports nearly 6,000 people are killed, and over 445,000 people are injured in weather-related crashes each year. Western Kentucky drivers are bracing for cooler weather and freezing temps that can produce slick rain, blinding fog, and unexpected slippery road conditions caused by [...]

By |2020-12-11T16:44:42+00:00December 9th, 2020|Auto Accidents, Car Accident, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Tips|0 Comments
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Car Accident Evidence Can Include Witness Statements

Key Points of This Article: After a car accident occurs, it’s imperative to collect all the evidence available so that car accident victims can receive the compensation they deserve. A witness statement can be a powerful form of evidence that includes any facts that may help determine the cause of an auto accident, who was [...]

By |2020-09-28T16:38:35+00:00August 14th, 2020|Auto Accidents, Car Accident, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Worker Safety|0 Comments
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Motorcycle Fatalities Peak During The Summer Months

Key Points of This Article: Similar to U.S. averages, the majority of fatal motorcycle accidents in Kentucky happen in June, July, and August. Motorcyclists are much more likely than passenger car occupants to die or become injured in a crash and represent 14% of road fatalities, according to the Insurance Information Institute. Motorcycle drivers are more vulnerable to [...]

By |2020-07-16T15:02:14+00:00July 15th, 2020|Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle, Personal Injury|0 Comments
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Kentucky Work Zone Crash Injuries & Accident Risks

Key Points of This Article: Road work equipment and workers, distracted driving, speeding drivers, and narrow and barrel-lined highway lanes are all known to cause an increase in traffic accidents each summer. Kentucky motorists should cautiously drive within the posted and reduced speed limits, and maintain a safe following distance to avoid the most common [...]

By |2020-10-05T17:15:22+00:00July 1st, 2020|Auto Accidents, Car Accident, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury|0 Comments
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Kentucky Counties Where Motorcycle Accidents Occur Most Often

Key Points of This Article: There are an estimated 122,360 motorcycles registered in Kentucky each year. According to Kentucky State Police, motorcyclists represent nearly 8% of the state’s fatal accidents. Jefferson, Fayette, Boone, Hardin, Warren, Kenton, and Daviess Counties have some of the highest numbers of motorcycle accidents in Kentucky. The top contributing factors for [...]

By |2020-04-28T15:24:43+00:00April 28th, 2020|Distracted Driving, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle, Personal Injury, Safety|0 Comments
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5 Steps To Winning Your Car Accident Case

Key Points of This Article: More than 160,000 traffic collisions are caused by speeding, driving while impaired, distracted driving, and reckless driving in Kentucky each year. Being injured in a car accident can impact an individual’s ability to work, take care of their family, and pay bills. Concern and distress often set in for accident [...]

By |2020-04-28T15:31:56+00:00April 6th, 2020|Auto Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury|0 Comments
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