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...
The aftermath of a semi-truck accident is difficult to forget. Any smaller vehicle -- whether a car, pickup or SUV – that collides with one of these colossal, several-ton trucks may become smashed beyond recognition. Catastrophic injuries and fatalities often result....
Semi-truck accidents occur for a number of reasons. Perhaps the driver was reckless, drunk, distracted or tired. Maybe the trucking company failed to properly train its drivers, the manufacturer allowed a vehicle with defective parts go out on the road, or mechanics...
Slip-and-fall accidents at work are one of the most common causes of injury. All it takes is a patch of wet or uneven floor and some poor lighting conditions for a fall to occur. In winter, poor weather can be a big contributing factor to both of these things. With...
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...
If you drive for long enough, there is a good chance you will be involved in a crash. It can happen to even the most experienced and careful of drivers. Understanding what to do if you have a collision will vastly increase your chances of getting the compensation you...
Nursing home residents count on the staff members to make sure they’re safe. One of the staff members’ tasks is ensuring residents can get around safely. Any resident who’s considered a fall risk should have extra assistance as they move around the nursing home. There...
In Kentucky, a drunk driver who hits and injures somebody else is not necessarily the only person who can be held liable. The state has a dram shop law that means a bar, restaurant or nightclub that overserves a customer, leading to a drunk driving accident, can also...
Your compliance with traffic laws directly relates to your likelihood of financial liability if you get into a crash. Drivers who break the law or do things that are obviously unsafe could end up declared responsible for any collision that they experience, even if...
