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...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
3 reasons to file a dram shop claim after a drunk driving wreck
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Apr 19, 2024 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
What should victims know about Kentucky rideshare crashes?
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Apr 8, 2024 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
Bike safety, car accidents, and liability – oh my!
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Mar 26, 2024 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
Why do drivers sometimes miss what is right in front of them?
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Mar 22, 2024 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
How do you know if you should stop driving?
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Mar 22, 2024 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
Could a Kentucky bar be liable for a drunk driving collision?
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Mar 21, 2024 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
Taking pictures of an accident scene
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Mar 19, 2024 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
What can you do to prevent an underride accident?
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Mar 18, 2024 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
How could a lane change cause a crash
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Mar 18, 2024 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...