Georgetown Legal Blog
Is drowsy driving a big issue in the trucking industry?
Kentucky truck drivers like you understand the risks you face when you hit the road. You do your best to avoid obvious dangers and behaviors that put yourself and others in harm's way. This includes driving under the influence and distracted driving. But did you know...
What happens if you lose consciousness in a crash?
A car accident usually occurs unexpectedly with minimal warning. You may not realize what happened until well after it ends. Waking up to find you were in a crash is a sign that you lost consciousness. Paramedics follow enhanced protocol when treating someone who lost...
Smartphones named a top-three contributor to pedestrian deaths
It surprises no one that smartphones contribute to traffic accidents. These engaging devices have the power to distract not just drivers but also pedestrians. The end result is that distracted road users often create hazards for others. These include pedestrians who...
Did your car accident result in whiplash?
After a car accident, you may feel a tightness and pain in your shoulders or neck. When a car collides with another, particularly when a car strikes another from behind, it can cause a person’s neck to jolt forward in a jarring motion. This motion can lead to serious...
When to talk to an insurance company after a car wreck
Following a car accident, you may receive a phone call, e-mail or another communique from a representative of the other driver’s insurance company. Before responding to any correspondence, however, you should know when it is appropriate to talk to an insurance company...
What senior riders can do to reduce bike injuries
Believe it or not, seniors make up a big part of the cycling demographic. Many seniors choose to ride for exercise, while others prefer it as a more sustainable method of transportation. Unfortunately, bike accidents remain disturbingly high in America. As people age,...
Truck accident fatalities rise in Kentucky
Most people in Kentucky have likely read or heard about serious vehicle accidents including tractor-trailers or other large commercial vehicles. When these big rigs collide with smaller passenger vehicles, even trucks and sport utility vehicles, the occupants in the...
Left-turning vehicles may pose deadly risks for motorcyclists
With summer underway, many Americans are making the most of the season by spending some quality time on the open road. Unfortunately, when it comes to motorcycling, the open road can pose unexpected and potentially deadly risk from drivers in much larger, heavier...
Pandemic considerations for your upcoming road trip
After months of quarantining for the coronavirus pandemic, you may be ready to hit the road for a close-to-home vacation in the great outdoors. Or, perhaps you want to visit family a few states away, and you think driving is safer than flying. But even when driving in...
Who can be held liable in a truck accident?
We rely on commercial trucks to safely deliver goods and services throughout the country. Much of our way of life depends on them. While they are an asset to the economy, many trucks also pose a danger on the road. From faulty parts to drivers ignoring blind spots,...
