Category: Car Accidents

The harm inflicted on victims who are involved in car accidents can easily be fatal. Every year, thousands of people lose their lives in deadly car accidents in the U.S. Kentucky alone reported 730 deaths in fatal car accidents in 2018. Almost all fatal car crashes are preventable. Understanding the most common causes of fatal…

Roadside construction is a necessary risk in Kentucky. Highway construction zones are unavoidable to repair damaged roads and keep them safe. While a construction project is ongoing, however, drivers can be at risk of car accidents related to the work zone itself. As summertime arrives and more construction projects begin in Kentucky, follow these safety…

A car accident claim in Louisville, Kentucky seeks to hold one or more parties financially responsible (liable) for the crash. This means making that person’s insurance company pay for a victim’s medical bills, property repairs and other losses. Before you can recover financial compensation, you or your car accident attorney must prove fault. A key…

Liability, or financial responsibility, for a car accident generally goes to one of the two drivers involved. It is a driver’s duty to safely and properly control a motor vehicle. In rare circumstances, however, fault and liability can go to a passenger. In this scenario, the passenger’s insurance company may have to pay for damages….

One of the most crucial components in every commercial motor vehicle case is the inspection””not just of the truck or bus, but also the other cars involved. I make it a point to attend every vehicle inspection. Although photographs and video recordings are helpful, in my opinion, nothing can replace the value of being at…

Ridesharing is a fast, affordable, and convenient way to get around Kentucky. Unfortunately, not all rideshare drivers are safe or responsible. An Uber or Lyft driver may cause an accident by texting and driving, driving drowsy, drunk driving, or other types of negligence. If you get into a ridesharing accident in Kentucky, find out who…

You may understand how your insurance works if you cause a car accident, but what if someone else is driving your vehicle? Your auto insurance company may or may not pay for medical bills and property damage related to a car accident caused by someone else driving your car. It is important to find out…

Correctly using a car seat can save a child’s life in an auto accident. Aside from being important for protecting a child from harm, car seats are also a requirement by law in Kentucky. Breaking Kentucky’s car seat laws could lead to a traffic ticket for the driver, serious or fatal injuries to the child,…