Category: Car Accidents
As scary and frustrating as any car accident may be, being injured by a hit and run driver is even worse. The hit and-run accident victim may feel as if he or she has nowhere to turn. Car accidents in which the driver leaves the accident scene with the intent of evading responsibility happen frequently […]
When we think about car accidents, we often envision two cars in a collision. As car accident attorneys, we work to determine who was at fault in collisions and what compensation our clients should have for their injuries and other losses. Demonstrating who is at fault to the satisfaction of insurance companies or a Kentucky […]
Driver fatigue contributes to a significant portion of traffic accidents in Kentucky and across the United States. Kentucky State Police say a driver fell asleep in 1,308 crashes in 2019, accounting for almost one of every 100 motor vehicle accidents in the state that year. Seven of the collisions were fatal. Another 696 accidents were […]
Most car accidents happen in Kentucky’s urban areas, as opposed to in rural areas. The most recent publication of car accident statistics from the Kentucky State Police says 63% of collisions causing injuries occurred in urban areas such as Lexington. However, the majority of fatal collisions (52%) took place in rural areas, often on rural […]
Many people are familiar with the burden of proof in a criminal trial, the concept that prosecutors must prove guilt “beyond a reasonable doubt.” However, civil cases are different. The burden of proof is lower. In a civil trial, such as a car accident injury claim, the plaintiffs must prove their case by a preponderance […]
Kentucky drivers, your generally good manners reflect well on you. A recent study performed by the online insurance comparison website Insurify found that Kentucky has the most polite drivers in the nation. Out of 1,000 drivers, only 9.9 received a citation for one of the traffic offenses categorized as a “rude” infraction, giving Kentucky the […]
The answer is yes, Kentucky is a no-fault state, meaning that Kentucky’s auto insurance laws require owners of cars and trucks registered in the Commonwealth to have Personal Injury Protection (PIP) auto coverage, which is commonly known as no-fault insurance. The PIP policy in Kentucky pays for medical expenses, lost wages and out-of-pocket costs of […]