Monticello Kentucky Personal Injury Blog
Boating under the influence at Lake Cumberland leads to arrests
Labor Day weekend, even in 2020, was a vacation weekend for many people. But it does not need to be a vacation weekend for people to engage in risky behavior on Kentucky lakes. As the Commonwealth Journal reports, Fish and Wildlife authorities in Monticello, Kentucky...
Why are crashes between cars and motorcycles so common?
In Kentucky, every driver wants to work together to keep the road safe. This goes double for motorcyclists like you, who face an over-representation in crash statistics. While crashes have gone down for motorcyclists in recent years, you still face plenty of danger....
Why are drowsy drivers so dangerous?
As a driver on Kentucky roads, you aim to mind your own business. You engage in safe driving behaviors and you hope that the drivers around you do the same. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. Some dangerous driving behaviors are harder to spot than others,...
Rain and road safety
On the road, there are many different hazards drivers need to watch out for. Aside from drunk driving and the use of devices behind the wheel, drivers need to watch out for inclement weather. Sadly, rain often results in poor driving conditions and causes many fatal...
How to respond after getting hit by a drunk driver
If a Southeastern Kentucky resident or their family members suffer a severe injury or dies because of a motor vehicle accident, they will no doubt have a lot to process emotionally. The feelings of anger and frustration can be pronounced after a drunk driving...
Challenges persist with driver assist and may spark car accidents
Drivers in Kentucky and across the United States may believe that automobile safety advancements will make the road safer and prevent injuries and fatalities. Although technology is portrayed as a major step in accident prevention, research indicates that it may not...
A quick look at Kentucky’s comparative fault law
There are a lot of moving parts to a car accident claim. A lot of time and attention is focused on gathering and presenting evidence that shows negligence and that the negligence caused the accident and injuries in question. This may mean seeking out witness accounts...
Who is liable for a dangerous or defective product?
When a dangerous or defective product injures victims, the harm suffered by the victim can be significant. Products liability law is an area of the law that protects victims of dangerous or defective products. Victims should understand who may be held legally liable...
Current data surrounding fatal truck accidents
It is hard to travel on Kentucky roadways without encountering a large truck. Semi-trucks and tractor-trailer trucks are heavily utilized, as they are a valuable mode of transportation to ship goods short and long distances. With an influx in orders and an ongoing...
The impact of brain injuries on victims
Catastrophic injuries can be suffered in car accidents and can alter the lives of victims forever. It is important for car accident victims suffering with catastrophic injuries, such as a traumatic brain injury, to be familiar with the legal resources available to...
