On behalf of Richard M. Rawdon, Jr. Attorney at Law | Jan 18, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Navigating Kentucky on foot helps you minimize your environmental impact and maintain physical fitness. However, research shows that being a pedestrian has also become quite dangerous. Pedestrian fatalities are on the rise across the nation, raising important...
On behalf of Richard M. Rawdon, Jr. Attorney at Law | Dec 15, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Driving around large vehicles like semi trucks can be intimidating. However, since semi trucks are a very common feature of American roadways, learning how to share the road with them is a must. It is highly likely that you will wish to pass a semi truck at some...
On behalf of Richard M. Rawdon, Jr. Attorney at Law | Dec 14, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Truck accidents can cause significant property damage and debilitating personal injury. When the truck driver causes the accident, the injured person can seek legal damages for the associated costs. Review these guidelines to estimate the available damages in...
On behalf of Richard M. Rawdon, Jr. Attorney at Law | Nov 30, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Nobody wants to deal with any kind of accident, but it is important to have a plan in advance. Dealing with the aftermath of a hit-and-run accident is a special variety of frustrating that requires a specific approach. It may be tempting to drive after the culprit as...
On behalf of Richard M. Rawdon, Jr. Attorney at Law | Nov 13, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Vehicle fires may be more common than you think. In fact, according to the National Fire Protection Association estimates, there were 212,500 vehicle fires in 2018. These fires caused 560 civilian deaths and more than 1,500 serious injuries. While your vehicle...
On behalf of Richard M. Rawdon, Jr. Attorney at Law | Nov 11, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
On the road, you have to watch out for many different hazards. From ice to traffic congestion, intoxicated drivers, fatigue, phone use and other distractions, there are unique risk factors that can lead to an accident. For example, some people are involved in wrecks...
On behalf of Richard M. Rawdon, Jr. Attorney at Law | Oct 17, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
If you have a collision with a semitruck, there is a good chance you may sustain a life-altering injury. After all, many tractor-trailers outweigh passenger vehicles by more than 75,000 pounds. Given the transitory nature of commercial trucking, the responsible...
On behalf of Richard M. Rawdon, Jr. Attorney at Law | Oct 7, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
If you have been caught in traffic, you know first hand the stress that comes along with it. It is the dangerous driving behaviors that often accompany this frustration that puts lives in danger. When polled, at least 80% of Americans agreed that they have felt road...
On behalf of Richard M. Rawdon, Jr. Attorney at Law | Sep 13, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
On behalf of Richard M. Rawdon, Jr. Attorney at Law | Sep 10, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
