There are certain risk factors for a crash that you cannot control. You have no say in when the weather turns dangerous, nor can you stop someone else from looking at their phone while driving or getting behind the wheel after having a few beers. There are certain...
When you plan your vacation, you most likely have some idea of how far you’re driving and how long it’s going to take. You’ve most likely packed every necessity and even thought about bringing an extra pair of pants in case there’s an accident. Just as you step out...
People who are in nursing homes rely heavily on the staff members to take care of them. Some residents aren’t able to move freely, so they need help with remaining comfortable in bed or getting into a wheelchair. Mobility challenges mean that a resident is at risk of...
You attend school in Lexington, enjoying your time at the University of Kentucky, but the traffic in this area is not light. Many younger drivers are on the roads, and they can get congested around where UK, Baptist Health, UK Hospital and other areas of the school...
If you are injured at work, there are a couple of steps that you need to take immediately to ensure that you are taken care of both legally and financially. It is always a good idea to act quickly and to document as much as possible to make your case more viable. Make...
Drowsy driving is a serious problem throughout the country. It can be caused by someone not getting enough sleep, untreated sleep disorders, drinking alcohol, shift work and medications. While falling asleep behind the wheel is dangerous, just being sleepy impacts...
Motor vehicle crashes can leave people suffering from many injuries. When you file your accident claim, it is wise to have evidence that proves you did not cause the crash and that you suffered an injury. If possible, gather evidence yourself at the accident scene,...
When you think of distracted driving, do you immediately think of someone on their cellphone? Ever since smartphones were introduced, the rate at which phone distraction has played a part in car accidents has been higher than it ever was for previous generations. In a...
Motor vehicle collisions occur for the most unpredictable reasons sometimes. There can be issues with vehicles or problems with road design that no one driving would have a way of foreseeing. There can also be freak weather occurrences and other unusual situations...
People who are involved in a car wreck may suffer serious injuries, including spinal cord damage, which can be a life-changing issue. The location and type of injury that occurs play a primary role in how you’re affected. There are several things that you have to...
