Motor Vehicle Accidents

It’s important for drivers not to tailgate, which is just when they drive too close to the rear end of the next vehicle. Ideally, this is something that everyone will learn about in driver’s ed. But tailgating does still happen, which is why safety experts recommend...

The squealing of brakes. The crashing of metal. The shattering of glass. These sounds alone can conjure feelings of fear and trigger a fight, flight, or freeze response. Add in the possibility of cracking bones, cut skin, and other injuries and it is no surprise that...

Auto accidents happen for many reasons. A driver may act aggressively and cause injury to others. Or, a driver may be distracted and lose focus on the road. One of the biggest dangers on the road is drunk driving. Drivers who drink and drive are likely to speed, run...

When you are involved in an accident, you should be careful about your next steps. One of them is typically reporting it to your insurance company. The other driver may ask you to settle the case between yourselves and leave the insurance companies out of it if they...

What you do after an accident matters – your actions can either strengthen or hurt your claim, and more important than this is your safety. For this reason, you should take calculated steps. But does this include moving your vehicle?  Many debates surround moving a...

It often seems like American teenagers are always on their phones. Yet, it isn’t just teens who can’t get enough of screens. Millions of adults in the U.S. do business, stay connected with loved ones, shop and generally remain organized and informed via screens....

Drunk driving crashes are, unfortunately, a common safety concern in Kentucky. Collisions caused by those under the influence remain one of the leading causes of severe injury and death involving motor vehicles. As with most types of collisions, drunk driving crashes...

While you may only see several dozen vehicles while driving, there are millions of people driving around the clock. Of these millions of drivers, thousands of people suffer from auto accidents. Many of these auto accidents are caused by dangerous drivers. Here are a...

The moments following the car crash can be frustrating and confusing, to say the least. Even if you do not feel hurt, a car accident wreck can throw you off balance. However, if someone else was responsible for the crash, you deserve justice.  But while you (and...

During discussions of motorcycle collisions, the focus is too often on the role of motorcyclists. Some people talk about intoxication and speeding as the biggest safety issues for those who enjoy two-wheeled transportation. While it is certainly true that the...