No matter the speed or the number of vehicles or victims in a car accident, it is always a serious matter. Injuries are common and it is not always easy to deal with the fallout, especially if you believe you are fine. Instead of waiting until you have noticeable...
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The danger of untreated whiplash
One of the most common car accident injuries is whiplash. This discomforting neck injury is the result of a person's head forcefully moving back and forth. Many people do not notice the symptoms of whiplash right away and may not notice incessant discomfort until days...
Can you sue someone for driving too slowly?
When you think about dangerous driving in Kentucky, you typically think about speeding. But driving too slowly can be just as dangerous as driving too fast. In fact, some states issue fines for motorists who drive below the minimum speed limit. If you get in an...
Common driver mistakes that lead to accidents
Across Kentucky and other U.S. states, drivers are becoming more aware about the risks of driving while distracted. Many drivers understand how dangerous driving while texting or talking on the phone can be. However, there are many other factors that can contribute to...
Kentucky truck accidents: outsized risks, predictable consequences
Any discussion of risk-promoting agents operative on Kentucky’s transportation corridors would be incomplete without a prominent shout out to large trucks. Those come in many configurations, ranging from behemoth-sized tractor-trailers and assorted 18-wheel big rigs...
The most important steps to take after a car crash
Car crash victims in Kentucky, as anywhere else, need to take several steps to ensure that they can be reimbursed for their losses. It all starts with the time immediately after the crash. First off, victims should assess the damage, call an ambulance if anyone is...
Suffering a TMJ disorder in a car collision
Many car accidents in Kentucky leave victims dealing with brain injuries, whiplash, broken bones and more. Another less prominent condition that can arise from car accidents is a disorder with the temporomandibular joints, which connect the jaw to the skull. How TMJ...
NSC estimates 38,800 car crash deaths in 2019: a 2% decline
The National Safety Council has a preliminary report out on car crash fatalities in 2019, and the numbers, while still significantly high, reflect a positive trend. Kentucky drivers should know that an estimated 38,800 people died in car accidents that year: 2% fewer...
Age and auto accident injuries
Auto accidents can be devastating to people in Kentucky. Cars are huge, heavy machines, and when they collide, the result can be serious injuries. Some age groups are especially prone to car accidents. Senior citizens and teenagers are two groups that are most at risk...
Truck fleets using AEB see reduction in rear-end collisions
Automatic emergency braking and forward-collision warning are set to become standard on all passenger vehicles by 2022, but nothing similar is likely to happen in the commercial trucking industry. Yet many truck fleets in Kentucky and across the U.S. have incorporated...
