Monticello Kentucky Personal Injury Blog
How can I spot a bad faith insurer?
Kentucky residents expect their insurers to diligently and accurately investigate a claim. Most insurance companies act in good faith and fulfill their lawful obligations. Of course, an insurer will deny a claim that is fraudulent or does not meet the policy’s...
Can I file a lawsuit after slipping on an icy sidewalk?
Tripping, slipping and falling on a sidewalk covered in ice, debris or other hazards may require a legal action to fully recover from the cost of your injuries. The location of the sidewalk generally determines the party you may sue. If your accident occurred on a...
Examining federal hours-of-service regulations
The dangers posed by drowsy truck drivers traveling on Monticello's roads have been detailed on this blog in the past. The trouble is that a collision with another vehicle will almost certainly jar a drowsy truck driver awake. How, then, are you to know if the truck...
Is eating while driving dangerous?
There are numerous driving distractions that can cause major accidents on the road. While texting and driving is regarded as a dangerous behavior by virtually everyone, not all drivers take the same view of eating while driving. In fact, this behavior can also be...
A look at a Kentucky tragedy and common causes of motor vehicle crashes
If you drive northwest of Monticello for about two hours, you will arrive in Kentucky’s Hart County. The sparsely populated area was recently the site of a violent motor vehicle crash that took a life. Eight other people were treated for injuries after the wreck on...
Why are trucking accidents so common?
As a motorist in Kentucky, you have probably noticed that you share the roadways with 18 wheelers, tractor-trailers and other large commercial vehicles, all of which have the capacity to cause serious injuries to you and other drivers. There are a variety of reasons...
What makes boat speeding dangerous?
Fast speeding across the water may feel like a thrilling experience, but it is also dangerous and could result in serious property damage, injury, or death. When you go too fast, you risk losing the ability to stop your boat in time. Kentucky boaters also run other...
What driving behaviors are most dangerous to motorcyclists?
Many drivers use the roads in Kentucky every day. From truckers to motorcyclists, everyone wants to stay as safe as possible. Motorcyclists tend to be the most at-risk group of people on the road. Is there anything other drivers can do to make things safer for them?...
Work meetings and the risk of a car crash
Sometimes, people become very stressed out due to a temporary issue that they have to deal with, such as a very stressful business meeting or a conference involving their managers and co-workers. These meetings can be tough for a host of reasons, but they can even...
How is drowsy driving affecting truckers?
There are many different driving behaviors that can endanger drivers in Kentucky. Drowsy driving isn't talked about as often as some other problems, but it can be just as much of an issue, especially in the trucking industry. The Centers for Disease Control and...
