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Driving a Piece of Junk Can Get You in Trouble When we discuss negligence causing a vehicle accident, you may think of someone driving while distracted, over the speed limit, or impaired by alcohol or drugs. But one could be negligent and a model driver because while their actions behind the wheel are safe, their …
Unsecured loads on commercial trucks and trailers can cause accidents, injuries, and deaths. After they spill out onto the roadway, other vehicles can collide with them, or while veering out of the way, they may cause accidents with other vehicles. An unsecured load can be solid, like a piece of construction equipment poorly tied to …
Vehicle insurance rates have sharply increased over time for several reasons. One of them is that Kentuckians are so good at causing accidents that injure and kill people. They cause claims, which insurance companies want to cover with improved revenue through higher rates. WalletHub reports that, on average, state drivers pay about $4,834 per year …
If you’re hurt on the job, in most cases, the only way to get partial income replacement and your medical bills is by filing a workers’ compensation claim. In limited circumstances, you may also file a claim in court and recover more for your injury and how it impacts your life. Workers’ compensation is a …
Shortages of pharmacists are causing booming workloads and increasing errors, resulting in mistakes that can severely harm pharmacy customers. Your local pharmacy may mistakenly provide you with medications that do nothing to help your medical condition but give you severe and life-threatening side effects. You may also receive the wrong instructions, so you take so …
ELIZABETHTOWN, Kentucky, April 29, 2024 The Fleck Law Firm has awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Stella Fox, a senior at Elizabethtown High School. The scholarship is a recurring annual scholarship designed to support high school seniors who have expressed an interest in pursuing a career in the legal field. To apply, students must write an …
A truck driver who may not have been safe to drive due to his medical condition and medications killed two in a 2018 accident in Michigan. In April, a wrongful death lawsuit against his employer resulted in a $96 million verdict for the family. Trucking Company Admits Liability, Then Complains About Damages Award Jude Attianese …
Electrically powered bicycles are increasingly popular because they offer the freedom of a bike with an extra push from an electric motor. Riders are frequently injured and killed because they, and motorists around them, make mistakes and cause accidents. What is an E-Bike? The federal Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regulates the safety and sale …
Kratom is sold as an herbal supplement but is potentially highly dangerous and has caused several deaths. Those selling it may tell you it’s not harmful, but they don’t know what it will do to you. If you’re using it now, you should stop. Thousands of US businesses sell kratom and profit from the chemical …
Just because a driver is older doesn’t necessarily mean they’re dangerous. The youngest drivers are more likely to cause accidents, but with age comes a greater risk of conditions that can impair a person’s ability to drive safely. Ignoring that fact doesn’t make it go away. If a cognitively impaired driver injures you or a …
Weight loss or bariatric surgery shouldn’t be considered unless your weight poses a substantial risk of chronic or fatal conditions. This caution is because surgery complications can be as life-threatening as severe obesity. One famous person who died of long-term side effects of this surgery was Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley. Lisa Marie …
Far More Pedestrians are Getting Killed in Kentucky and the US Every day, about 20 pedestrians are killed by moving vehicles in the US, according to a study recently released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). We’ve reached this level of carnage over time, and the increase in deaths from 2010 to 2021 is …
You Really Do Need a Ride Home If you drink alcohol, you may be mistaken if you think you can have multiple drinks and still be able to drive safely. Whether you’re simply wrong or you see being able to “handle” drinking as part of an image you must maintain, it can result in a …
Getting the federal government to require the trucking industry to accept a new safety requirement can be challenging. The executive branch may not be interested. Congress may not see passing a new law as a priority, and industry lobbyists will line up against it. That doesn’t necessarily mean that’s the end of the story. As …
The Worst of Both Worlds – Commercial Trucks and Winter Driving It’s the most wonderful time of the year unless you’re driving. Bad weather conditions can cause a lack of traction on the roads, so a truck may need a much longer distance and a longer time to stop. Colder weather is harsher on commercial …
Automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems are increasingly available in non-commercial cars and trucks. The federal National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced in June proposed requirements for these safety systems that to be in commercial trucks also. AEB systems use forward-facing sensors and cameras to detect obstacles in front of the vehicle. If the system …
You May Have a Bomb in Your Steering Wheel. Airbags are excellent safety devices when they’re designed and operate correctly. Many people are alive today because, after a collision, they ended up on an inflated airbag, not on a steering wheel, dashboard, or A-pillar (the sloping strip of metal supporting the front of the roof). …
A vehicle that can safely drive itself has long been a dream. You could safely check your emails or read about Kentucky basketball while driving to work. Long drives to see relatives or go on vacation could be done overnight while you sleep behind the wheel. This dream is not a reality yet, and how …
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