Drowsy driving, also known as fatigued driving, occurs when a person operates a motor vehicle while feeling excessively tired or sleepy. It can lead to impaired motor skills and even reduced cognitive abilities, increasing the risk of accidents. In these ways, it is...
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What should you do after a car accident?
Being involved in a car accident can be stressful and confusing. You may not know the steps to take immediately after, and this can negatively impact your claim in the future. For this reason, it's vital to stay calm and make informed decisions. Here is what you...
What causes wrong-way car accidents?
It's obvious to any motorist (or should be) that driving the wrong way on a Boyd County highway is extremely dangerous. But wrong-way drivers still cause extremely violent car accidents throughout Kentucky. Any type of collision can cause severe disabilities and...
Why motorcycle accidents are more deadly
Over 40 thousand people are killed every year as a result of road traffic collisions in the U.S. A significant number of these crashes involve motorcycles. The reality is that motorcyclists are much more likely to suffer severe injuries in an accident. In fact, the...
Can a shattered windshield cause injuries?
Generally, the windshields of most vehicles are made from laminated safety glass. This means that there are two sheets of glass with a layer of laminate in between them. This glass is sometimes also referred to as safety glass. The glass of a windshield is designed so...
Can a driver ever be too cautious?
We’ve all seen them: Drivers crawling along at the speed of a snail. They can be frustrating if you get stuck behind them on the road with no place to pass. But is that frustration warranted? Or is their caution something we should all practice a little more? It...
What happens when an at-fault driver flees after a crash?
Countless minor traffic mistakes can cause major collisions in Kentucky. Someone distracted for a few seconds could swerve into oncoming traffic and cause a head-on collision. One motorist's failure to utilize a turn signal might be all it takes for a crash to shut...
5 tips for taking photos after an accident
The steps you take when you are involved in an accident are crucial, as they may determine your claim's direction. Thus, you should be informed about what to do to help obtain a fair settlement. One of the things you should do is take photos, as they can serve as...
Distractions are more common on rural roads
It has long been known that rural roads pose a disproportionate danger to drivers. When you look at fatal accidents per mile, you can clearly see where the risks lie. The frequency of fatal accidents on two-way roads is higher than the frequency of fatal accidents in...
Don’t underestimate a bang to the head in a vehicle crash
Most of us have hit our heads at some point, for instance, when playing sport or falling off a bicycle or skateboard as a child. Usually, we just get up and carry on. Yet blows to the head can be life-threatening. If you hit your head in a motor vehicle crash, you...