Although you may assume losing a few hours of sleep is not a huge problem, it can actually affect a driver's ability to safely operate a vehicle. No matter what road you are on, this can lead to a crash. Learning about how drowsiness impacts potential car accidents...
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Why are teenagers more likely to crash?
If you have teenage children, you probably have seen their enthusiasm to start driving a car. While you may embrace the appeal of your children driving themselves, you probably also feel concerned about their safety. When you know some of the risks your teenagers may...
What to do if you are hit by a hit-and-run driver
There were 10,631 hit-and-run accidents in Kentucky in 2020. Those accidents caused 967 injuries and 28 deaths. Hit-and-run accidents can be particularly stressful for victims because it is difficult to seek compensation from an unknown driver. However, you may have...
What are some hidden physical signs of brain trauma?
While you could obviously notice broken bones after a pedestrian accident, one common injury may not be apparent right away. Brain trauma can leave you struggling to do everyday tasks, like drive or go to work. Learning about the various signs of this injury may help...
Air brake failure a factor in almost 30% of truck crashes
The brake system on a commercial truck is critically important, and many modern truck crashes that take place across Kentucky and the rest of the nation result from a truck’s air brake system malfunctioning. Sometimes, malfunctions happen because of an issue within...
Can crush injuries occur during car crashes?
When getting into a car accident, you could suffer from injuries that do not normally occur in most people's day-to-day lives. Crush injuries fall into this category. Though they can occur any time a heavy object is involved, these incidents are rare outside of...
Positive trucker drug tests up 13% nationwide
Commercial trucks are large and heavy, and they require considerable skill to operate safely. However, new data compiled from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration shows that many of today’s commercial truck drivers are taking unnecessary risks behind the...
Which drivers are most vulnerable to overcorrection?
At one time or another, virtually all drivers have encountered something surprising in the roadway. This may be a patch of ice, an animal, a pothole or anything else. While most cars are capable of safely maneuvering around unexpected objects, drivers may tend to...
Data on car crashes and older adults
Whether you value your independence as an older adult driver, or you worry about the safety of an older family member while they drive, it is important to go over the risk factors older adults face behind the wheel. Every year, many older adults become seriously hurt...
What you need to know about whiplash
Whether you are a driver, a cyclist or a pedestrian, whiplash is a risk in any accident. You may expect soreness, try to walk it off and call that good enough. However, any injury may be a risk for deeper tissue damage, and failing to promptly get the help you need...