Kentucky residents should be able to get in their vehicles with their family members and trust that other drivers will operate their vehicles safely and respectfully. While much of the time this does happen, it is sadly not the experience in all instances. Car accidents affect more than just the people involved When even justRead More
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Kentucky Road Fatalities Up Fourth Year Running
As distracted driving becomes more of an issue across the country, drivers in Kentucky can also stand to focus more on the road. The State Journal reports that in Kentucky fatalities on the road went up for the fourth year in a row. Twenty-five percent of auto-related deaths are due to distracted driving The data provided byRead More
Kentucky Highway Fatalities Rose in 2016
Highways in Kentucky were more dangerous in 2016, according to WCPO, with an increase of 9.6 percent in fatalities over 2015. These numbers come from the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety and the Kentucky State Police, who tallied the number of highway deaths in 2016 at 834, which is 73 more than were recorded in 2015. DataRead More
Harrowing Truck Accident Produces Only Minor Injuries
The semi trucks and tractor trailers that one sees driving in and around Shepherdsville may inspire feelings of trepidation in other drivers on the road around them. This is likely due to both their massive size and the loads that they carry. People may hear stories of trucks losing their cargo all across the roadRead More
Commercial Trucks Can Cause Lasting Damage
An accident with a commercial vehicle can have devastating consequences. This is mainly due to the size and weight of these vehicles. Most passenger vehicles are only a fraction of the size of heavy-duty commercial trucks. Even smaller commercial vehicles, such as delivery vans and work trucks, can cause serious damage when they are involved inRead More
Deadly String of Accidents for Louisville Pedestrians
As spring is now in full season, more people are apt to be out and about on foot in Kentucky to enjoy the mild weather and longer days. Sadly, in addition to enjoying walking or running, pedestrians must be continually aware of the risk of being hit by drivers who may not be paying attention or whoRead More