Motor Vehicle Accidents

Pedestrians technically have the right to share the road with motor vehicles. They typically need to walk facing into traffic and to follow all posted signs and traffic lights, but they can walk on sidewalks or the road where no sidewalk is present. In theory,...

Driving under the influence is never a risk worth taking. If an impaired driver causes a crash that injures or kills someone, the potential consequences increase exponentially. Now more states – including Kentucky – are taking steps to add even more penalties for...

In 2023, Lexington witnessed a troubling increase in pedestrian accidents. Alarming statistics reveal that nearly 150 individuals were hit by vehicles locally that year. This pedestrian crisis highlights the need for enhanced safety measures and greater awareness of...

Getting a copy of a police report after a car accident is very important. This report should contain a lot of useful information that can help you if you need to make an insurance claim or go to court.  A police report is a document written up by the police after they...

Most drivers in the Lexington area are used to sharing the road with bicyclists. That’s especially true during the school year when college students are riding around the area. Of course, summer brings out more recreational cyclists and children. Responsible drivers...

Airbags are designed to save lives during car accidents but can sometimes cause injuries. Determining fault for airbag-related injuries can involve various parties and factors. Understanding who may be at fault can help you understand your rights if you are injured....

An intersection is a point where two roads intersect. This means that traffic traveling in different directions comes together. Of course, intersections are managed by traffic lights to ensure the safe and continuous flow of traffic. Nonetheless, intersections do not...

People often wonder how dangerous it is to drive in their home state. Perhaps they think that drivers in other states are more hazardous when they travel, so they wonder where they rank. There are a few different ways to look at this. The first is by looking at the...

People are responsible for their own choices and actions. Those with driver's licenses understand that it is illegal to drive after drinking. However, they might make the choice to drive because they overestimate their personal skill or underestimate the amount of...

Rideshare services are common ways to get around in Kentucky. While they’re generally considered fairly safe, there’s still a chance that people who use these services like Lyft or Uber will be involved in a crash before reaching their destinations. When a crash...