After being in a car crash in Kentucky, you may be thinking about installing crash avoidance technology in your vehicle. This technology also goes by the name of advanced driver-assistance systems, or ADAS, and it's composed of numerous features like forward and rear...
Month: August 2020
CVSA to hold truck brake inspection spree in August
Once a year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance holds a brake inspection spree for large trucks called Brake Safety Week. Truckers in Kentucky should be aware that in 2020, the inspection spree will take place from August 23 to 29. August, incidentally, is Brake...
How truck drivers can deal with drowsiness
The long hours on the road make truck drivers drowsy and, hence, a danger on the road. Drowsy driving is a leading cause behind the nearly 4,000 large-truck crash deaths that arise each year. What truckers in Kentucky should know is that their safety depends largely...
Protection from dog bites
While living in Kentucky, it's common to see homeowners with dogs in their yards. Some people walk on sidewalks or the side of the road with dogs. Even though most owners maintain adequate control, there's a potential that a dog could bite and cause significant harm...
Understanding traumatic brain injuries
In recent years, there's been a lot more publicity around the issue of head trauma in Kentucky and around the world. Much of this coverage is related to sports like football. However, not every traumatic brain injury is like that. For many people, these injuries...