Georgetown Legal Blog

In the minutes or even hours after a car crash, you may not know exactly what steps to take. The area and people surrounding you could be full of confusion and panic. Learning about common steps to take after a crash is one way to help yourself stay calm and focused....

Although you may love the open road, there may also be safety concerns if you are around trucks or cars while using your motorcycle. Paying attention to how other people drive and the factors that influence accidents can help you as you continue your journey. Proper...

Car accidents often cause injury to more than one party, making it difficult to resolve important issues at the scene. In some cases, the responsible party sustains severe injuries that may lead to death before victims can claim damages. If you are the victim of a car...

Motor vehicle collisions become more likely when weather conditions deteriorate, especially when drivers fail to pay attention to the various ways in which inclement weather can affect road conditions and driving abilities. Motorists need to use additional caution...

A defining characteristic of many long-haul truckers is their ability to drive for hours at a time without stopping. However, noncompliance with federal regulations regarding hours of service can compromise your safety and your productivity in your job. When you...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...