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Driving while impaired is never a good idea. That impairment can be caused by drinking alcohol or using legal or illegal drugs, or a combination. Being behind the wheel while a substance affects you mentally and or physically is dangerous, no matter the cause. While how alcohol impacts your driving has been known for a …
Motorcycles allow riders an unmatched sense of freedom when they ride. They’re also far more dangerous than motor vehicles because they lack the physical protection of a car or truck. Understanding the dangers of motorcycling will allow you to prevent an accident the next time you’re on the road. How Big a Problem is This? …
Now’s the time to go boating. You can get away from work, enjoy the freedom of being out on the water, and spend time with friends and family. When you’re enjoying yourself around something as hazardous as water, the speed that comes with powerful motors, and alcohol that can fog your judgment and impair your …
SUVs, pickups, vans, and minivans are much more likely than sedans to strike a pedestrian when making turns, reports a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The findings suggest larger vehicles may not give drivers a clear view of those crossing the road. These larger, heavier vehicles pack more punch when …
Most damages in personal injury cases compensate you for your losses, including your pain, suffering, wages, and medical bills. Punitive damages are rarely awarded, but they could be part of your case. They’re based on the defendant’s behavior leading up to the accident, not on what happened to you. How Does an Attorney Help? Tyler …
It’s more than an annoyance. If you drive long enough, all the stuff you see left on roads and by their side could stock a department store. Unsecured cargo falling on a street or highway can cause an accident that leaves someone severely injured or killed. The driver and possibly others could be held accountable …
When you hear of PTSD, you may think of what many combat veterans deal with after returning from war. But many going through a wide range of trauma, including motor vehicle accidents (MVA), may suffer from it too. What is PTSD? PTSD develops in some who experienced a scary, shocking, or dangerous event, according to …
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, forcing many to work from home and closing many businesses, transportation safety experts predicted a drop in traffic deaths because fewer vehicles were on the roads. The opposite has happened for pedestrians struck and killed on the nation’s roadways. People are Driving Fewer Miles, But More People are Getting Killed …
Personal injuries like car wrecks, motorcycle accidents, and dog bites can cause emotional as well as physical harm. In fact, victims often receive compensation for their mental anguish as part of their personal injury settlements. Typically called emotional distress, this kind of harm is covered under pain and suffering damages. Unfortunately, though, it can be …
No matter what kind of multi-level building you’re in, there are only so many ways to get from one to another. Stairs are a standard, fast, and for builders, a relatively cheap way to get you from one floor to another. But if those stairs aren’t designed, constructed, or maintained properly, a fall could leave …
Throughout our lives we’ve fallen. We may be too young or old to walk well. Your driveway was covered in ice. You drank too much and lost your balance. Falls are so common we forget how potentially catastrophic they can be. Bob Saget is a reminder. Saget was an actor, comedian, and father of three. …
Tornadoes recently killed at least 74 people, leaving behind hundreds of millions, if not billions, of dollars in damage in Kentucky. If you own a damaged home, you probably have homeowner’s insurance that should cover at least part of the damage. But policies vary and what happened to your home is unique. Here are some …
COVID-19 has shaken up the world, how we live and work. New legal issues are also coming up as we cope with the effects of the illness and how it impacts our health and livelihoods. One point coming up in several states is the legal liability of an employer whose worker gets sick on the …
Can you Get a Speeding Ticket If you Are Driving the Speed Limit? Many vehicle accidents happen during heavy rain or snow. When ice coats the roadway, it’s almost inevitable some kind of accident will happen. If a driver travels no faster than the posted speed limit, they can still get a ticket for speeding. …
The answer is yes and no, depending on several issues. We’re a law firm. What answer did you expect? No one likes paying taxes, but like death, they’re inevitable. To a certain extent, you can structure your settlement to minimize your tax exposure, but playing too many games may get the IRS’ attention, something you …
Some dog breeds have bad reputations for aggression and violence towards other dogs and people. A dog can severely injure a person, especially a child, and cause physical harm, permanent scarring, and psychological trauma. It’s not just certain breeds that should concern you, but the characteristics of individual dogs that should make you wary. Tyler …
If you’re involved in a vehicle accident, insurance coverage is key to repay you for property damage and compensate you for the harm you suffered. Kentucky law requires drivers to have minimal amounts of coverage. If you can afford it, buy more because you may need it, depending on the circumstances of the accident. Tyler …
Burn injuries are painful and can cause scarring, make everyday living difficult, and could be fatal. These burns can happen in structure fires and vehicle accidents caused by the negligence of others. If this happened to you, you might have legal rights to compensation for the harm you suffered. If you have burn injuries caused …
