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Posted on Dec. 10 2013 in Car Accident Information
Nearly 1,000 pedestrians are killed each year in hit-and-run accidents, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Board. Many more are injured. In Kentucky in 2012, there were 236 Hit and Run accidents reported. Those hit and runs resulted in 304 Injuries. Fifty hit and runs involved pedestrians and six involved bicyclists. It can happen in an instant. One moment you are standing at the crosswalk, riding your bike down the street or stopped in your car at a traffic light. The next thing you know you are on the ground or your car is being flipped around. A hit-and-run injury case is made that much worse because there’s no
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Posted on Dec. 9 2013 in Car Accident Information
Do you remember as a teenager, eager to get your driver’s license, everyone telling you incessantly that you must follow the “rules of the road?” Those rules are the responsibilities and right those drivers in Kentucky receive when they receive their licenses. Even though bike riders do not take road tests nor have eye exams or a written test, just by getting on a bike and riding the streets and roads of Kentucky entitles them to certain rights and imposes on them certain responsibilities. Biker’s Rights and Responsibilities In Kentucky, bike riders must follow regulations that apply to motor vehicles with the following exceptions: Bicyclists may use highway shoulders to
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Posted on Nov. 21 2013 in Car Accident Information
Given the fact that up to 14% of all American drivers do not have proper insurance coverage, the chances are fairly high that at some point you will get into an auto accident with an uninsured or under-insured driver. Following is an outline of what you should do if you find yourself in such a situation. Document the Scene Documenting the scene as much as possible will make it much easier to claim compensation than it would have been otherwise. You can document the scene by: – Taking photos of the car crash – Getting the offending driver’s name and contact details – Getting a copy of the police report
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Posted on Nov. 20 2013 in Car Accident Information
If you or a loved one is injured, or even passes due to a car accident in Kentucky, there’s no doubt that you’ll work with a Louisville car accident attorney to get the compensation which you deserve for the suffering and loss. However the time frame for receiving a settlement is not fixed; it could range from weeks to years. Factors in a Car Accident Settlement Who was at fault If the guilty party readily admits their wrongdoing, the case will likely move along more swiftly than those who work hard to defend themselves, or if the fault is unclear. Documentation such as police tickets, security camera recordings and eyewitness
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Posted on Nov. 15 2013 in Car Accident Information
During the winter months in Kentucky, heavy rain and snowfall can complicate the process of driving. Road conditions may be poor and visibility may be limited during inclement weather. Even though the weather may contribute to the rate of accidents that occur, you are still expected to take precautions to prevent accidents. A driver may still be considered negligent, even if the primary reason for the accident is related to the weather. Road Conditions A key factor that may change during the winter months is the way that tires move over the roads. Even if it is not snowing, the road may freeze and small amounts of water from previous
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Posted on Jun. 26 2013 in Car Accident Information
Auto accidents happen every day. We see the results on the news and we move on, not thinking twice. But when you or a family member are involved in an auto accident in Louisville, everything changes. Suddenly, the details matter, the cause becomes important. Most of all, the injuries can become life-changing. Medical bills can pile up, pain can become constant and regular activities (like holding down a regular job) can become painstakingly difficult. The police may help you file an initial report, and, when necessary, doctors and emergency personnel can help you become well enough to go home…but once you’re there, what’s next? Where do you turn for assistance?
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Posted on Aug. 29 2012 in Car Accident Information
After getting into a car accident in Kentucky, the accident victim may want to file suit with the help of a Louisville accident lawyer against the responsible parties and achieve a full recovery through a trial. However, even when an accident seems slam dunk in favor of a plaintiff, one never knows how a jury will decide. One way to resolve a Louisville, KY car accident is to go through mediation. Mediation is when a neutral party, the mediator, helps the disputing parties to come to a settlement. Parties may go to mediation when they want to resolve a dispute without the delays or expenses of trial or the unknown
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Posted on Jul. 16 2012 in Car Accident Information
Automated enforcement laws refer to using cameras to enforce traffic safety laws. Kentucky currently has no state laws relating to automatic enforcement. Though many states have laws authorizing automated enforcement, not all states where cameras are in use to enforce traffic laws have such laws, nor are they such laws always necessary. A common category of automated enforcement program is for red light violations. With red light violations, if a car enters an intersection any time after the signal light has turned red, the driver commits a violation. Motorists inadvertently in an intersection when the signal changes such as when they are waiting to turn left are not red light runners. In
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Posted on Jul. 16 2012 in Blog,Car Accident Information
On June 7, 2012, FoxNews.com reported that in Hart County, KY, dozens of people were hospitalized when a tour bus overturned in central Kentucky. The bus carried 55 people, including 34 school students. The bus was going to Washington when it failed to negotiate a curve on Route 728 in Hart County before 6 pm, The Bowling Green Daily News reported. The students were from Cub Run Elementary School. A Kentucky State Police trooper said those injured were taken to three separate hospitals by ambulances and private vehicles. The Hart County bus crash is a warning to passengers to be wary of chartered buses, mass transit, and discount bus lines.
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Posted on Jul. 16 2012 in Car Accident Information
When involved in a Louisville, KY car accident, try to discuss the matter with an attorney who handles personal injury cases right away. Through proper medical care and financial compensation, an experienced Louisville personal injury attorney works earnestly to ensure that you receive the adequate compensation you are entitled to. Each experienced car accident attorney at our Kentucky law firm appreciates what it is like to be injured in an accident, and wants to make sure that a client preserves the evidence needed to strengthen the client’s case during trial. For instance, a plaintiff’s medical condition is important. The amount of damages an auto accident victim recovers may depend on
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