Winter storms and other bad weather sometimes bring trees down onto Kentucky roads. If you should happen to run into a downed tree or a tree were to fall onto your vehicle, it could cause serious injuries to anyone in it. Afterward, as you sought to file an insurance claim,…
People involved in car crashes frequently suffer broken ribs. The force of an airbag inflating or the impact of the torso hitting a door panel, steering wheel or seat back can crack one or more ribs. The problem with broken ribs is that the jagged edge of a broken bone…
After a car accident, the law enforcement officer who responds to the scene of the crash will produce an accident report. The report contains the names and contact information of the drivers involved, vehicle descriptions, insurance information, and the responding officer’s opinion as to what happened. It will also state…
Distracted drivers cause many car accidents in Kentucky. According to the Kentucky Department of Transportation (DOT), some form of distraction is a contributing factor in nearly 80 percent of all crashes and 65 percent of near-crash events. Distractions take many forms. Highway safety advocates have focused attention on the dangerous distraction posed…
It is not unusual after a car accident for everyone involved in the crash to have a different explanation about what happened. People’s memories can be tricky, especially after a traumatic event. This is why law firms such as Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer sometimes seek the help of accident…
No, automobile owners in Kentucky are not required to have uninsured motorist coverage. Even so, most drivers in the Commonwealth do have insurance to protect against drivers without insurance. Insurance companies writing policies in Kentucky are required to offer uninsured motorist protection to anyone who purchases an auto liability insurance….
A head injury may cause longer-term brain damage than previously thought and make it dangerous to drive a car even after concussion symptoms have subsided, a recent study of college students says. Most people do not know what to do after a concussion or if they are experiencing concussion symptoms….
Could Kentucky adopt a tougher law restricting texting or using cell phones while behind the wheel of a car this year? State Rep. James Tipton of Taylorsville has introduced a bill to do so, and he has six co-sponsors, according to the Louisville Courier Journal. If the “Phone-Down Kentucky Act”…
Sections of roads and highways undergoing repairs or improvements may be designated temporarily as construction zones. These areas are configured to allow workers to complete road improvements while permitting traffic to pass through an area. Unfortunately, construction zones are dangerous places with workers on foot, heavy equipment, and motorists moving…
Were you hit and injured by a driver who was talking on the phone, eating or drinking, or focused on something besides driving? Distracted driving is a leading cause of car accidents in Kentucky and across the U.S. If a distracted driver caused you harm, you have the right to…
