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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Car accidents can be traumatic for anyone involved, but they are especially dangerous for children and seniors. Because of their size and delicate stature, these age groups are more prone to sustaining severe injuries and may require more intensive medical treatment....

Drunk driving accidents have been a problem since the invention of the car, but they have generally gotten to be less common over time. Enforcement and technology have played a role in this. That’s why it’s so concerning to see that the rate of fatal drunk driving...

Someone who drives a car even though they are drunk and causes a car accident is liable for the injuries they caused. But as the victim of a drunk driver, you might be able to seek compensation from another party: the bar, restaurant or nightclub that overserved the...

Although Kentucky state law is very clear about the importance of sobriety while driving, there are those who choose to drive after drinking anyway. Some of them overestimate their own driving ability, while others feel like the chances of encountering law enforcement...