As a motorcycle rider, you are aware of the kinds of injuries you could suffer if another vehicle hits you while you ride. The impact might fling you off your bike and against the concrete pavement, causing the hard surface to scrape against your skin. Impacts like...
No matter how minor the car accident, it is likely an annoyance in your day. Even if you accidentally nick the side of your house, it is frustrating. Accidents involving other people are often even more headache-inducing. However, the situation escalates quickly if...
When any type of vehicle strikes a pedestrian, the results are often catastrophic. Yet, when an SUV strikes a pedestrian, the chances of that pedestrian walking away unscathed decrease even more. Research shows that SUVs are growing rapidly in popularity across...
Boating is a great way to entertain and experience the adrenaline rush of adventure. In addition to recreational purposes, operating a boat may be a critical part of your job and career. Regardless of your purpose for operating a boat, practicing mindfulness can help...
Why do insurance companies deny claims? Unfortunately, there is no easy answer. It would depend on your situation. Insurance companies are large, bureaucratic organizations. However, you should know that they are not the final authority when it comes to your injuries....
This spring, the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety launched the Buckle Up/Phone Down initiative to address two common causes of serious auto accident injuries. Data from OHS reported by ABC News 13 indicates that distracted driving alone causes about 200 fatalities...
Drowsiness is an issue that impacts many drivers on the road. But while it poses a danger to non-commercial vehicles and drivers as well, it presents the biggest risk as it manifests in the trucking industry. How does drowsiness impact truckers? And what does drowsy...
After getting into a crash, you will likely suffer from injury. Head, neck and back injuries are among the most common. If you suffer from a head injury, you are also likely to deal with a brain injury, too. In particular, traumatic brain injuries can cause great...
Whiplash occurs when the head whips side to side or back and forth as a result of sudden force. The consequences of whiplash vary, but they typically entail stretched, torn or otherwise damaged muscles, ligaments, bones or nerves in the neck. In most people, whiplash...
As spring approaches, many Kentucky residents enjoy spending sunny days at Lake Cumberland and other local bodies of water. Before you take your first boat trip of the season, refresh yourself about safety on the lake. Review these Kentucky safe boating laws and...
