Monticello Kentucky Personal Injury Blog
What are the signs of a traumatic brain injury?
Each year in the United States, 1.7 million people suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI), and more than half a million are permanently disabled as a result. Last year, over 15,000 people visited emergency rooms and hospitals with a TBI-related injury in the Bluegrass...
Should you sue the insurance company for bad faith?
After the accident, you immediately called the insurance company and filed a claim. The matter seemed to drag on forever, and now, you have received a denial. Did the insurance company act in bad faith? What is bad faith? According to United Policyholders, for you to...
Common signs of distracted driving
Distracted drivers are on the rise in Kentucky thanks to the increasing number of people with smart phones. Cell phone use is not the only distraction facing drivers today. There are ways to both avoid distracted driving and distracted drivers on the road by...
Distracted walking becoming a serious safety problem
Kentucky drivers have likely heard about distracted driving and the dangers that go with it. What many are unaware of is that distracted walking has become a serious problem and few states have addressed the issues of distracted walking like they have those of...
How does running aground cause injury?
One of the great benefits of operating a boat is enjoying a ride out onto Kentucky waters. However, some boaters take an unexpected detour onto solid ground. Vigilant boating operators often avoid running aground, but boaters who drink excessive alcohol while on the...
Why do companies recall medical devices?
When companies learn that a medical device they have released to the public in Kentucky and throughout the country contains a defect or has the potential to inflict unexpected harm from its regular use, they often initiate a recall on the product. There are many...
Rural road hazards to watch out for during autumn
Rural areas in Kentucky can be gorgeous to drive through once Autumn arrives. You’ll see more beautiful colors in the countryside as you make your way towards your destination. You also won’t have to deal with as much back to school traffic as the urban areas of the...
Ky. authorities investigate collision between truck and bus
On a recent Thursday afternoon, a Greyhound bus reportedly collided with a tractor-trailer, sending 17 people to the hospital with injuries. The accident occurred in the northbound lanes of Interstate 75 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, at approximately mile marker 71....
Are you staying safe on your e-scooter?
Electric scooters, more commonly referred to as “e-scooters,” have made their way to Kentucky. You may rent one to get around town, avoid traffic and not have to drive as much. That said, you have to be sure you stay safe while zipping around. CNET offers a breakdown...
Why are teen crash rates so high?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, car crashes continue to be the leading cause of teen deaths throughout the nation and in Kentucky. In 2017, 3,255 teens between the ages of 15 and 17 were involved in fatal car accidents. 2,526 died in...
