While most residents in Kentucky may have yet to share the road with a fully autonomous vehicle, they should be aware that such a day will come. However, it is also important to understand that there is not just one type of autonomous car. Vehicle automation actually...
Year: 2019
Road rage increases your risk for personal injury
Every time you navigate Kentucky roadways, you can expect to share the road with other travelers. While you might be lucky enough to enjoy a road trip or two with little to no traffic jams, it's far more common to encounter other vehicles on the road than to have...
Consumers unsure about autonomous vehicles
Most people in Kentucky may not have seen many self-driving cars on the roads in their cities but they have likely seen and heard multiple reports about the testing and development of these vehicles. Outside of the Silicon Valley bubble, it is interesting to take a...
Do property owners owe a duty of care to visitors?
Whenever you enter on to another's property in Covington, your likely expectation is that the property is responsible for your safety while you are there. Of course, you are still expected to exercise sound judgment and avoid any reckless behavior (as such negligence...
What are the basic elements of a wrongful death suit?
If you lost a loved one due to someone else's negligence, you may be considering filing a wrongful death suit. Wrongful death suits are civil cases where family members of the deceased can seek financial compensation for their loss, among other types of...
Holding employers responsible for truck accidents
Commercial trucking is a vital component of America's economy, and the drivers directing the semi-trucks and tractor-trailers you see on Covington's roads are typically well-trained. Yet that does not mean that these massive vehicles pose no risks to the vehicles...
Which vehicles are more likely to be in a fatal car accident?
No one wants to have a car accident, but they still happen to many of us. Car manufacturers are constantly creating new models of cars that adhere to changing safety standards. Even with these efforts, people suffer injuries and even lose their lives in car...
Defining your duty of care
We here at the LLC are often asked how far does liability extend when an accident occurs on someone's property. You of course hope that no one who enters your property is ever injured or hurt, yet your responsibility to ensure that does...
Rainy roads create trouble for Kentucky drivers
Statistics show rain is a serious hazard to drivers in Kentucky. According to Courier Journal, Kentucky holds the title as third most dangerous state for driving during rain based on a study by SafeWise. The organization analyzed 2016 data and concluded there were 67...
Tabloid talk show host sued after guest suicide
For many decades now, tabloid talk shows have been on American television networks. Even if someone in Kentucky may not have watched one of these shows, most people are aware of the basic premise on which they are founded. Each show has its own unique twist but all in...