Personal Injury Lawyer Fort Knox and Radcliff KY | Car Wreck Attorney
Founded in 1918, Camp Knox was named after Henry Knox, the continental Army’s chief artillery officer. Most people don’t realize that Fort Knox was here before Radcliff. Radcliff was founded in 1919. The famous bullion depository was not built until 1936 and ever since then has held our nations bulk of our gold reserves.
Attorney Tyler Fleck served at Fort Knox for over two years as the main legal advisor for the 3rd Recruiting Brigade, United States Army Recruiting Command. The Fort has a wonderful golf course and Radcliff has some of the best Korean and German food in Kentucky.
Why Do Vehicle Accidents Happen in Kentucky?
What’s the biggest threat to you and your family when you’re driving in Kentucky? The State Police keep many statistics on traffic accidents across the state. They help determine the most common accident conditions and causes so resources can most effectively deal with the most serious threats.
There were 134,285 accidents on public roads in 2018. They caused 724 fatalities and injured 33,914, according to State Police statistics. They list 22 “contributing factors” that lead to accidents. These factors are the following, with the percentage of accidents involved:
- Not under control – 29.52%
- Driver inattention – 18.52%
- Alcohol involvement – 10.69%
- Failure to yield – 9.49%
- Unsafe speed – 8.43%
As you can see, there can be multiple reasons for an accident, but these are the biggest dangers facing motorists, pedestrians, motorcyclists, and bicyclists on Kentucky’s roads.
Contact Us To Help
Whatever may have caused your vehicle accident, if you have questions about your legal rights or need legal help to obtain compensation for your injuries, call The Fleck Firm for a free consultation at (270) 446-7000. We’ll talk about the accident, your injuries, the law, and your best options to proceed. Insurance companies have lawyers. You should have one too.
