On behalf of Carroll & Turner PSC | Sep 24, 2019 | Car Accidents
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...
On behalf of Carroll & Turner PSC | Aug 15, 2019 | Car Accidents
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...
On behalf of Carroll & Turner PSC | Jul 18, 2019 | Car Accidents
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...
On behalf of Carroll & Turner PSC | May 29, 2019 | Car Accidents
A car accident can leave a person severely injured, unable to work and forced to pay for outstanding medical expenses he or she would not otherwise have accrued. To compensate accident victims for the harms a negligent party causes him or her, Kentucky law allows...
On behalf of Carroll & Turner PSC | May 29, 2019 | Car Accidents
One thing medical professionals commonly tell victims of car accidents is to pay attention to what their bodies tell them in the weeks following the incident. If a person notices any new pains in the neck or shoulder region, or if he or she begins to develop chronic...
On behalf of Carroll & Turner PSC | Feb 17, 2019 | Car Accidents
People often associate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with soldiers who’ve been in combat zones and people who have witnessed mass shootings like the ones we’ve seen all too often in recent years. However, victims of car crashes can also be left...
On behalf of Carroll & Turner PSC | Jan 9, 2019 | Car Accidents
When most people hear the term “distracted driving,” they think of people talking or texting on their cellphone. Certainly, cellphone use is a particularly dangerous distraction. Here in Kentucky, unless you’re under 18 or driving a school bus,...
On behalf of Carroll & Turner PSC | Oct 19, 2018 | Car Accidents
As the American population ages, so do the number of senior and elderly drivers on the road. As people get older, they may feel as young as ever in some ways. However, their mental and physical capabilities diminish. Their senses aren’t as good as they once...
On behalf of Carroll & Turner PSC | Jun 27, 2018 | Car Accidents
Many newer model vehicles are equipped with all sorts of technology that helps drivers avoid crashes. Some advanced systems are able to take control of the vehicle to stop it or get it back on track to avoid a crash. Others give drivers warnings of potentially...
On behalf of Carroll & Turner PSC | Apr 17, 2018 | Car Accidents
If you’re injured in a car crash and take legal action against the at-fault driver, you may choose to seek compensation for two types of damages. These are special (also known as economic) damages and general (noneconomic) damages. Economic damages are...
