Whether getting our own or our children’s bikes ready for the season, as cyclists, it is important we take some basics steps to help improve the safety and readiness of our bicycles. With the right preparation and awareness, we can significantly reduce the risk of...
A lot of vehicle crashes, especially those where a driver hits a cyclist or motorcyclist, don’t seem to have a logical explanation. The driver swears they were paying attention but somehow did not see the other person. There is a logical explanation for this known as...
You may see no need to stop driving when you enter your 60s, 70s or even your 80s. A car can help you stay independent, for sure. Yet, there may come a point when the responsible thing to do is to stop. Here are some of the reasons why: Eyesight Eyesight weakens as...
Nursing home staff can keep an eye on residents more easily when they are in public areas. Accidents when they are in their rooms may go unnoticed for a while. So, it’s important that management and staff take precautions to limit the risk of them occurring. Bed falls...
It is effectively impossible to obtain a driver's license in Kentucky without learning that it is illegal to drink alcohol before driving. State-approved driver's education courses typically always include segments on impaired driving. There are also public awareness...
Pictures are crucial in car accident claims. Thus, if you are involved in a crash, it's vital to take photos to preserve evidence. But how you do this matters. You want pictures that offer adequate information about the accident to strengthen your claim. Here is how...
A local truck crash is getting national attention — and for good reason. The crash is in the spotlight due to the shocking images that capture a massive truck as it dangles off the side of the George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge that connects Louisville, Kentucky to...
If you are driving along and you end up underneath a truck, you are unlikely to come out without serious injuries, at the very least. There’s a fair chance you might die, too. While the law requires trucks to have rear underride guards, it does not currently mandate...
Changing lanes is an essential part of driving. It’s something you ] do multiple times during the average journey on highways and freeways. Yet, despite most drivers getting a lot of practice at it, many make errors that lead to a collision with another vehicle. Here...
As the hum of traffic echoes across the Bluegrass State, Kentucky's roads bear witness to both the ebb and flow of daily commutes and the unforeseen chaos of unexpected crashes. Unfortunately, tragic crashes are not uncommon. In a recent report by the Kentucky Office...