When Kentuckians think about dangers on the road, one of the primary areas of focus will be on drivers who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It is commonly known how drunk driving negatively impacts drivers and increases the chances of an auto accident....
Car Accidents
How do you know if a car insurance settlement is appropriate?
Car crashes often mean tens of thousands of dollars in costs right away, as well as long-term losses caused by lowered income. It can cost hundreds of dollars just to tow your vehicle to a repair shop. If you require medical care after the crash, your hospital bills...
Drivers often overlook the signs of brain injury after a wreck
It takes a few seconds to reorient yourself after a car crash. People often experience a brief moment of disassociation where they can't remember what just happened or make sense of the noises and sights around them. As soon as you start comprehending the situation,...
More at-home deliveries means more crash risk for everyone
Online shopping has made getting what you need or want more convenient than ever before, but that convenience comes with a surprisingly steep price tag for society as a whole. Domestic infrastructure has struggled to keep up with delivery demand even as online sales...
Speeding and irresponsibility: two main factors in auto accidents
If Kentucky drivers, passengers, motorcyclists, bicycle riders, and pedestrians are under the impression that the state roads are getting more dangerous, there is good reason for that. Drivers are increasingly flouting the law and common sense and behaving in reckless...
How much has Kentucky cracked down on distracted drivers?
In Kentucky and across the United States, distracted driving is an ongoing problem that does not appear to have an end in sight. Because there are so many options to stay connected and people tend to want to multitask, the advent of the cellphone has been a dual-edged...
Speeding motorists largely blamed for rise in highway fatalities
Speeding and other risky behavior by drivers contributed to a surge of traffic deaths across the United States during the first nine months of 2021. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently shared its assessment. At the end of last...
Navigating Louisville’s 5 most dangerous intersections
Driving anywhere is hazardous when careless, distracted or intoxicated motorists are behind the wheel. But specific stretches of roadways in Louisville are known for recording more than their fair share of motor vehicle accidents. The Federal Highway Administration...
Do high-tech cars prevent accidents?
There has been quite a stir in the high-tech auto industry, and Tesla seems to be leading the pack in innovative advances to automated vehicles in 2021. But with the newest features allowing drivers to play video games while on the road, the focus seems to be less on...
Is a recent Tesla feature a potential distraction for drivers?
As vehicle manufacturers seek to bring new technology to roadways, many of these advances seek to make drivers, passengers and others on the road safer. However, not every new feature protects the safety of people on the road. One such technological advancement has...