Riding through Kentucky roads feels freeing until a car door suddenly swings open right in your path. Unfortunately, a dooring accident happens in an instant and can leave you shaken, injured and unsure of what comes next. The good news is that taking the right steps...
When you look at statistics for serious car accidents, you find an interesting trend regarding teen drivers. Over the summer, the number of fatal accidents they are involved in tends to go up. Many people call the summer months some of the deadliest for young drivers,...
After a semi-truck crash, you may assume the trucking company's insurance covers your medical bills right away. That assumption is understandable, but it is not how Kentucky law works. In reality, a specific payment order determines who covers your expenses and when....
No matter where you drive, you always face a certain level of accident risk. Many crashes happen because of one driver’s mistakes. It is good to be a careful and defensive driver, but you cannot control all of the risk yourself. That said, where you drive makes a...
A car accident can quickly become more than a minor inconvenience. When an injury prevents you from driving your kids to school, going to work or running everyday errands, life can feel like it’s on hold. Beyond the physical pain, the sudden disruption often brings...
A car crash already creates stress and confusion. When you find out the other driver has no insurance, the situation can feel even worse. Kentucky law explains how these cases work and why your own insurance often plays the biggest role in covering your losses. Why...
Another driver runs a red light or a stop sign, hitting your vehicle and causing significant damage and injury. You know right away that the crash was their fault. It is clear to both of you that they are the one who made a mistake. Even so, do not just assume that...
The vast majority of collisions are the result of improper conduct in traffic. Some people make egregiously dangerous choices, such as driving after drinking large quantities of alcohol. Most drivers know to avoid overtly unsafe conduct, such as street racing and...
Being involved in a car accident can be a frightening and confusing experience. In the moments that follow, it is normal to feel disoriented or unsure of what to do next. However, the steps you take immediately after the accident can make a big difference in...