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Ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft are convenient methods of transportation in Kentucky and across the United States. Their popularity has changed the way in which people get from one place to another. For those who were concerned about a night out and consuming...
A previous post on this blog talked about the hours-of-service regulations that many commercial truckers are required to follow. That post explained that drivers who spend too much time on the road in violation of these regulations can face penalties. Incidentally, an...
While traffic fatalities for people riding in motor vehicles remained near the same level, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reports a three-decade high in pedestrian deaths in 2018. The GHSA estimates 6,590 pedestrians died, a 5% increase over 2017 when...
Most Kentucky drivers will be in at least one car accident during their driving career. Most of the time these accidents are just minor fender benders but occasionally an accident with serious injuries occurs. If a person is involved in a car accident, they may be...
Many Kentucky residents enjoy heading to area lakes and spending a day out on the boat while fishing, swimming, water skiing, etc. The lakes are a great way for people to spend time together and enjoy the weather and natural resources of our beautiful state. Most of...
Whenever people are on the move, there exists the possibility of accidents. This happens with all modes of transportation: planes, vehicles, boats, bicycles and even walking. The ultimate cause of an accident usually determines who is at fault. This is just as true...
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...
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...
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...
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...