A bill called the Reduce Impaired Driving for Everyone Act of 2019 has been introduced in Congress. If it is passed, it will mean big changes for automakers and for drivers in Kentucky and across the U.S. Specifically, it calls for the development of an alcohol...
Year: 2019
Biking may be exhilarating, but injuries can be life-changing
Are you a biker? Many motorcyclists in Kentucky and across the country spent the summer enjoying the excitement and feeling of freedom as they took to the open roads. Sadly, a significant number of them became motorcycle accident victims. Are you one of...
Careful driving can avoid jackknifing
When large trucks jackknife on Kentucky highways, people are put in harm's way. In most cases, though, jackknifing is a preventable situation. The first thing the truck driver should do is check his or her mirrors to monitor the frequency of the trailer swing. It's...
Five of the most frequent causes of truck collisions
Collisions between big rigs and passenger vehicles are all too common in Kentucky, and there are several reasons why they can occur. The No. 1 cause is driver error. Truckers, like anyone else, can engage in unsafe behavior like drowsy or drunk driving. However, it...
Advances in automotive technology support traffic safety
Over the years, automobile manufacturers have developed technology that reduces accident risks for motorists in Kentucky. Researchers have credited systems that alert drivers to danger or improve stability for vehicles during bad road conditions with improvements in...
Distracted truck driver causes fatal Franklin County crash
Many may see the massive semi-trucks traveling on roads in and around Covington and wonder exactly how much skill is required to operate such vehicles. Indeed, truck drivers are well-trained, and hours and hours of experience behind the wheel helps them understand...
Pinpointing when carriers may be liable for truck accidents
One of the first exclamations we here at the PLLC hear from those who have been involved in truck accidents in their disbelief that a trucker would do something as negligent as speed. Said clients are often surprised when it is pointed out...
What teen drivers are doing that puts your life at risk
People may joke about getting off the roads when a teenager gets his or her license, but there is always some truth to jokes. While you can't stay off the roads and can't know which drivers are inexperienced teens, you can continue your safe driving habits, which may...
Understanding whiplash and its symptoms
Most people who live in Kentucky have probably heard about whiplash. Sometimes this condition is the subject of jokes, but the reality is that it is far from a joking matter as the pain and physical limitations associated with a whiplash injury can have a bit impact...
Woman’s fifth DUI claims three lives
People who live in Kentucky often hear about the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Public education campaigns are often launched during key holiday times like Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's...