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Who is at fault when brakes fail
Motor Vehicle Accidents

Who is at fault when brakes fail?

The brakes on your car or truck are something that you generally don’t think about until they don’t work. Catastrophic failure of brakes and braking systems can lead to severe injuries or even wrongful death. Have you checked the wear on your brakes lately? While most auto manufacturers recommend a change of brake pads on your personal vehicle every 50,000 miles, sometimes factors beyond our control can result in brake

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Overcorrecting is the top cause of car accidents in Kentucky
Motor Vehicle Accidents

Overcorrecting is the top cause of car accidents in Kentucky

Kentucky is a state that experiences four seasons. As residents of northern Kentucky, we are particularly prone to the elements compared to the rest of the state. Although we have a variety of weather conditions throughout the year, our driving ability may not match our various forecasts. A recent study by the Auto Insurance Center showed the top causes of car accidents in each state. In Kentucky, the top cause of

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The limitations of trucking regulations
Motor Vehicle Accidents

The limitations of trucking regulations

When we get into our cars for work, recreation, errands, or any other reason, we should have a basic expectation of being reasonably safe. There are laws in place and strict regulations on the trucking industry that are meant to protect drivers from needless accidents. However, some situations raise serious questions as to the effectiveness of our current systems and whether we should be doing more to protect drivers. A

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When accident scenes lead to more accidents…
Motor Vehicle Accidents

When accident scenes lead to more accidents…

Most people are aware of the most dangerous situations on the road: rainy and wet pavement, construction zones, ice and snow, high-density traffic situations, etc. But one dangerous condition many people don’t consider is accident scenes. In a tragic accident earlier this week, a motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries after driving into the car in front of him on Interstate 75. A line of cars slowed down in front of him

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Understanding the Distracted Brain

Many drivers are unaware of the dangers of distracted driving. To better understand why the brain can’t multitask, the National Safety Counsel has compiled more than 30 studies showing why hands-free devices are no safer. Consider the following: Drivers talking on handheld or hands-free cell phones are four times as likely to be involved in an automobile accident. The National Safety Counsel currently estimates that people talking on cell phones while

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