In the state of Kentucky, a conviction for hit and run comes with severe criminal penalties. Despite the consequences, though, hit and run accidents are alarmingly common. According to research from the Insurance Information Institute, nearly 20 percent of pedestrian deaths occur in hit and run collisions. It is important that all drivers and pedestrians...
WKYT reports on a recent collision that injured a motorcyclist. According to authorities, a car full of teenagers hit the motorcyclist at the intersection of South Limestone and Vine Street. The collision occurred at around 5:30 p.m. Police say the injuries are not life threatening. Teen Drivers Are More Likely to Crash When Transporting Passengers...
Tractor-trailers can weigh up to 80,000 pounds – or about 26 times more than the average passenger vehicle. It should come as no surprise, then, that passenger vehicle occupants account for the vast majority of fatalities in commercial truck accidents. In an effort to prevent 18-wheeler collisions, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration implemented the...
A serious car accident can damage any part of your body, but an injury to your spinal cord can be particularly devastating. Even a minor loss of motor function can affect your career, relationships, and enjoyment in life. In addition to the emotional trauma, an SCI can cost a veritable fortune to treat. Research published...
The outcome of your personal injury case could have a profound impact on your financial stability and overall well-being. For example, if you do not recover enough compensation to pay for medical bills and the loss of future earning capacity, you may wind up in overwhelming debt. This is why it is so important to...
Lex18 reports on a recent injury accident that involved a trailer carrying three horses. The incident occurred on the I-75 bridge at around 9:45 a.m. According to police, a car pulled out in front of the trailer, which caused the trailer driver to swerve and the trailer to overturn. The three horses inside the trailer...
Many people put off doctor’s visits unless they are absolutely certain they need medical treatment. However, delaying a medical evaluation can be a costly mistake after a car accident because it will give the insurance company an excuse to dispute your claim. The shock of a serious collision can mask the symptoms of a major...
If you were injured by a negligent driver in Kentucky, that person’s insurance should pay for your vehicle repairs, medical bills, and other damages. Unfortunately, some drivers do not have insurance, and if you were injured by an uninsured driver, it is important that you learn your rights and take immediate action. Collisions with uninsured...
Most personal injury cases settle outside of court. Although the statistics vary among sources, Cornell Law Faculty Publications reports that the majority of civil cases that succeed do so after both parties have agreed on a settlement, while most failed cases occur because of a pretrial dismissal. Even if your case does not go to...
Confusion, anxiety, anger – these are just a few of the emotions that are common after truck accidents. Although it may seem impossible to remain calm, it is important to remember that one misguided statement or action at the crash scene could prevent you from recovering fair compensation for property damage, medical bills, lost wages,...
