When you feel tired, before you take the wheel, ask yourself if you are alert enough to drive, especially if you are sleepy. Drowsy driving is an alarming issue that can lead to devastating results. In a survey by the CDC, 1 in 25 adults confessed to having nodded off...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
What are some differences between truck and car accidents?
In the vast tapestry of vehicular mishaps, the distinction between truck and car accidents is important. Both incidents share commonalities, such as the potential for injuries and property damage, but several details set them apart in significant ways. Understanding...
Almost half of fatal teen crashes involve alcohol
When Kentucky teenagers drink and drive, it poses significant risks not only to the young drivers but to everyone sharing the road. Alcohol is a factor in many car wrecks involving teenage motorists, and many such crashes could have been avoidable, had the driver not...
How can multitasking affect truck accidents?
When a truck driver decides to focus on anything other than the road and people driving around them, they may put others at risk for a crash. This kind of distraction is more dangerous than someone may imagine at first since there are many consequences to...
Understanding the most common causes of car accidents in Kentucky
Driving is an essential part of life for most Kentuckians. Whether commuting to work, visiting friends and family or taking a road trip, we spend a considerable amount of time on the road. However, with this convenience comes the risk of accidents. Every year,...
Understanding highway hypnosis and how to prevent it
Driving on the highway can be a long and monotonous task, especially during long journeys. As you drive, you may feel your eyes getting heavy, your mind starting to wander and your focus drifting away from the road ahead. People know this phenomenon as highway...
Is Speeding A Problem On Kentucky Roads?
These days, it is more important to maintain safety on the roads than ever before. Unfortunately, numerous problems still threaten the health and wellness of Kentucky drivers. This includes speeding, which serves as an enormous and dangerous hurdle for many. Speeding...
What should you do if you are hit by a drunk driver?
Being in a motor vehicle accident is not fun, and it can be especially frustrating when someone who chose to drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol caused the crash. Nonetheless, it is important to keep a level head and go through certain steps after getting...
Why are traffic fatalities on the rise?
Car manufacturers have developed and implemented numerous safety enhancements in recent decades. For that reason, one would think the number of traffic fatalities should be down. That was not the case in 2021, though. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic...
Bike accidents, older adults and young children
Whether you have concerns about your safety while biking near traffic or you worry about a cyclist in your family, it is critical to understand the various risks connected with bike accidents. Reckless drivers, poor road conditions and chaotic traffic cause many bike...