People sometimes laugh off cellphone addiction as if it’s not a real disorder. They may understand that they use their phone too much or they may wish they had a lower screen time total every week. But they don’t think that people can really be addicted to using...
Would self-driving cars be safer?
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Mar 15, 2023 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Self-driving cars are certainly not perfect. The technology is not flawless and they do cause accidents. That’s why testing is so important, and it is definitely an ongoing process. However, is it fair to say that self-driving cars would be more dangerous than human...
What damages can you claim after a car accident?
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Feb 20, 2023 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
A car accident can be a traumatic experience that can leave you with physical injuries, financial losses and emotional anguish. The good news is that you are entitled to compensation for these and other damages arising from the crash. It helps to understand the range...
Parents may have a hard time focusing while driving
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Feb 19, 2023 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
People often become much more committed to safe driving practices once they have children. It is easy for drivers to take their own safety for granted, but people will slow down, consider built-in safety systems when purchasing a vehicle and otherwise adjust their...
Are visual distractions impossible to avoid?
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Jan 17, 2023 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Distracted driving is very dangerous, as most people know well. The CDC defines distraction as being visual, manual or mental (cognitive). Any of these distractions can lead to an accident because they mean that someone is not in full control of their vehicle. This is...
Why do women suffer more in car crashes than men?
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Jan 15, 2023 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Some men still insist that men are better drivers than women. While it is, of course, down to each individual, studies show that women as a whole are safer drivers because they are less likely to take dangerous risks such as drunk driving or speeding. The fact that...
Are electric vehicles safer in a crash?
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Jan 12, 2023 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Electric vehicles are on the rise. That is a good thing because they pollute less than gasoline-powered ones. They are also quieter, reducing noise pollution, although it can make it harder for others to hear them approaching, which could affect safety. But what...
Does Kentucky have dram shop laws?
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Jan 10, 2023 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Recently, fatal accidents in the United States have averaged right around 40,000 per year. This is concerning because it is an increase, and drunk driving accidents are one of the reasons that we have been seeing more fatalities on the roads. Reports indicate that...
You don’t need health insurance to get care after a crash
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Jan 10, 2023 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
There are people who will see a medical professional over the smallest injury, and there are others who will avoid going to a doctor unless it is an absolute emergency. Many people who have just experienced a car crash will claim that they don't require medical...
Car accidents in Kentucky go up during holiday season
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Dec 30, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
A lot of people travel on the holidays. Kentucky's highways fill up with people driving in or out of state for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Eve. Then there are those going to local parties and family dinners. Add it all up, and it may be no surprise that car...
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