Being involved in a car accident is never easy, but discovering that the other driver doesn’t have insurance can make an already stressful situation feel even more overwhelming. Although most states require drivers to carry basic liability insurance, many people still get behind the wheel without it. When that happens, getting compensated for medical treatment, … Continued
When employees get behind the wheel for work-related tasks, the question of who is responsible in the event of a crash can become complicated. Whether they are using a company-owned vehicle or their personal car, employers may bear legal and financial responsibility depending on the circumstances. This responsibility stems from the doctrine of respondeat superior, … Continued
Winter brings a mix of snow, ice, and early darkness that can make travel far more dangerous for both drivers and pedestrians. The cold season creates conditions that reduce visibility, limit traction, and increase the likelihood of serious accidents. Knowing how winter weather affects mobility—and understanding your rights if an accident occurs—can make a significant … Continued
Autumn Hazards Unique to Louisville As fall arrives in Louisville, the city fills with changing leaves, cooler temperatures and lively seasonal events. However, the beauty of autumn also brings several slip and fall hazards that are easy to overlook. From wet sidewalks in historic shopping districts to poorly maintained parking lots, Louisville residents should stay … Continued
A Crisis in Motion: Pedestrian Accidents Reach Dangerous New Highs Pedestrian deaths have reached a 40-year high across the United States, and cities like Louisville are feeling the impact firsthand. According to local data, pedestrian fatalities jumped by 26% in Louisville last year alone. This sobering statistic is part of a broader national trend that … Continued
A Community Focus on Student Safety As students return to school in Louisville this August, neighborhoods across Jefferson County are once again filled with school buses, young pedestrians and busy drop-off lines. It’s a time filled with energy and optimism, but also one where traffic safety becomes more critical than ever. National Traffic Awareness Month … Continued
Losing someone you love is devastating enough. When their death is due to the negligence or wrongful actions of another party, the pain can be even more profound. Not only are you facing financial hardship and emotional loss, but the sense of injustice can leave you awake at night. In such challenging times, seeking justice … Continued
It’s good to help other drivers in need. You just need to make sure you’re not putting yourself in harm’s way to do so. Accidents are too common on busy roads. In fact, you may have seen a couple of accidents on your way to work today. How to help a Kentucky accident victim Being … Continued
Victims of Kentucky rear end collisions may experience back pain, neck pain or whiplash despite using seat belts and head rests. You may be wondering, what is whiplash? Typically, whiplash is a term for pain and stiffness in the neck and back area. It may also indicate a more severe injury such as a herniated … Continued
Somewhere around 98 percent of all Kentucky car accident cases eventually settle. That is what our clients want. They want to receive their money right now. That is what we want for the most part if the settlement offer fairly compensates our client and it is not a crappy lowball offer. Preparing a settlement brochure … Continued
The Seven Deadly Sins of Distracted Driving The most common cause of auto accidents around the world is driver inattention. In fact, it is estimated that around 400,000 people are injured every year in distracted driving incidents. There are so many things happening that surround us and can distract us at any given moment. It … Continued
Are Self-Driving Cars Safe? Many people saw the story in Arizona a few weeks ago about a self-driving car fatally striking a pedestrian while they were crossing the street outside of a crosswalk. Even though the car had a driver, who was employed by the ride-sharing service Uber, he was unable to stop before hitting … Continued
Driver Inattention May Have Caused Rural Kentucky Bike Accident A 14-year-old boy from Rockholds, Kentucky had to be airlifted to a Tennessee hospital on March 2 after he was hit by an SUV while riding his bicycle. According to police reports, the driver, Latosha Cureton was driving on a suspended license that had been suspended … Continued
By: Michael A. Schafer There is no personal injury trial lawyer that hears the term Reptile and thinks iguana anymore. We know it is a technique for trying cases developed by the phenomenal trial attorney, Don Keenan, and brilliant jury consultant, David Ball. Unfortunately, there are a lot of misconceptions and misunderstandings surrounding “The Reptile”. … Continued
Curbing Reckless Drivers: School Bus & School Zone Laws Nearly every morning on my way to work I pass a school bus stop where children are picked up to be taken to school. I shake my head every time a motorist driving the opposite direction of the bus attempts to pass while the bus’s stop … Continued
Roaming Off The Leash: Kentucky’s Dog Leash & Dog Bite Laws Visit any popular park in the city of Louisville and you will notice dog walking without a leash. Many owners hold the belief that their dog would never do anything to harm anyone, so they don’t need to walk their dog with any restraint. … Continued
Finding Affordable Car Insurance Finding affordable car insurance can be quite a pain. Sifting through insurance company after insurance company can turn into tedious work that nobody wants to have to do. But, the fact is that everyone that drives needs car insurance to protect themselves, their family, and other drivers. There is a new … Continued
Are Panhandlers a Public Safety Issue? Panhandlers often stand on curbs asking for help from drivers in the form of money. There are many reasons why a person will panhandle, but it is for sure that panhandlers need help in some shape or form. Should it be drivers that give them that help? Is it … Continued
Car Seat Recall There is no debate as to how important car seats for children are when it comes to your child’s safety when riding in the car. The leading cause of death amongst children is car accidents and the number would be even higher without the help of car seats. Keeping your children in … Continued
Concussions from Wrecks Ending Earnhardt’s Career We have covered in our blog before about how concussions are likely to happen when someone is involved in a car wreck. The symptoms of these concussions often linger and cause problems down the road such as memory loss and impaired driving ability. The recent announcement of future NASCAR … Continued
Avoid Road Rage When Stuck in Thunder Traffic The Kentucky Derby Festival kicks off this weekend with Thunder Over Louisville! For many people this means outdoor fun, an airshow, and one of the largest firework displays in the world! For others, this means hours of traffic and fighting off the urge to get angry at … Continued
Dealing with Car Fires After a recent rear end collision on the Gene Snyder Freeway, the driver of a car involved was left severely burned after their car caught fire. Luckily, a fire rescue team arrived on the scene to pull them from their car after pedestrians had tried to do the same. The driver, … Continued
Kentucky Ranks Eighth in DUI’s In a recent report released by BackgroundChecks.org, Kentucky ranked eighth on a list of states with the worst DUI problems. Using a combination of data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD), BackgroundChecks.org ranked the 50 states based on the deaths directly … Continued
New Kentucky Law to Take Effect in July A new highway safety measure was recently signed into law and will come into effect this July. Senate Bill 92, which was sponsored by Senator Dorsey Ridley, D-Henderson, aimed to standardize the color of vehicle headlights and rear lights. The new law will prohibit drivers from having … Continued
AAA Poll Shows Americans Fear Riding in a Self-Driving Car Seventy-eight percent of Americans fear riding in self-driving cars, a survey shows. This is equal to three out of four U.S. drivers. The poll, which was conducted by AAA, also revealed that 54 percent even don’t like self-driving vehicles anywhere near them while on the … Continued
