Rear-end accidents are the most common type of car accident, accounting for about 42% of all multi-vehicle collisions and injuring 1.6 million people annually, according to the National Safety Council. Victims often suffer whiplash, back injuries, and other conditions that cost thousands of dollars to treat and prevent them from…
Kentucky law prohibits drivers from operating a handheld electronic device to send or read digital messages while behind the wheel. Texting while driving significantly increases the risk of car accidents. Studies show that using handheld devices while driving has soared 82 percent over the past decade. The dangers of texting…
A head-on collision happens when the front ends of two vehicles moving in opposite directions crash into each other. These motor vehicle accidents often occur on two-lane roads when one driver mistakenly drifts across the centerline into oncoming traffic or attempts to pass improperly. Head-on car accidents also happen when…
A 4,000-pound motor vehicle can become a deadly weapon in the hands of an aggressive driver who shows disregard for the safety of others. Behaviors such as excessive speeding, running traffic signs, tailgating, and unsafe passing increase the risk of a collision, and they can make the consequences of a…
Reckless driving involves an intentional or willful disregard for traffic laws and the safety of others on the road. When reckless driving accidents occur, the accident victims can sustain severe injuries and incur significant medical expenses and other monetary losses. If a reckless driver harmed you or your loved one,…
Speeding is one of the leading causes of car accidents in Kentucky, and the injuries from these crashes are often severe. Recent data from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet show that in one year, unsafe speeds and driving too fast for road conditions were contributing factors in nearly 5,000 car accidents…
Car accidents in Kentucky happen in many ways. Crashes caused nearly 29,000 injuries and more than 760 deaths in a recent year, according to a Kentucky Transportation Center (KTC) report. Some collisions are unavoidable. However, most car accidents happen due to the negligent behavior of one or more drivers involved….
If you have been injured in an auto accident in Kentucky, the attorneys at Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer are ready to answer your questions. It may help if you prepare a list of important questions to ask a lawyer during a free case evaluation. Essential Questions to Ask a…
Kentucky recorded almost 1,400 motorcycle crashes in a recent year, according to data from the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety. Since motorcycles lack passenger compartments, motorcyclists are at a heightened risk of serious injuries in collisions. Crashes can lead to severe injuries, medical expenses, and ongoing physical and emotional challenges….
Workers’ compensation adjuster giving you trouble? We covered this article to show you what to do. When you file for workers’ compensation benefits in Kentucky, your case file goes to a workers’ compensation claims adjuster employed by your employer’s insurance carrier. Their duties include determining the quality of individual claims…
