A family is in mourning after an alleged hit-and-run left an 18-year-old tragically dead. The Madison County, Kentucky, man was killed on Dec. 5, and police believe the accident may have involved another vehicle that left the scene. As with many motor vehicle...
The types of distracted driving that could threaten your safety
When you are driving, you only have control over your own actions. You may be the safest driver in the world, but you cannot assume that others will make safe choices as well. Unfortunately, you may be a victim of distracted driving, one of the most common causes of...
What are top three driver distractions?
Kentucky drivers like you understand driving distracted is a risk. But do you know what behaviors constitute distracted driving? Some things may surprise you. Others are well-known distractions. Of these distractions, you can divide many of them into three categories....
Cell phone distraction: Are hands-free devices safe?
While driving along the Kentucky roadways, it is not unusual to see drivers using their hand-held cellphones behind the wheel. Although it seems rather commonplace, this deadly act leads to thousands of car accident deaths and injuries every year. Some states have...
How can you tell if you have whiplash?
If you have been in a car accident in Kentucky, you may not immediately recognize that you are injured. If you do not have clearly visible injuries, you may falsely believe that the only side affects you are experiencing are shock, nerves and damaged property. ...
Music and distracted driving
Many people recognize how dangerous it is to use a cell phone while on the road, but there are a lot of other ways in which drivers are distracted while behind the wheel. In this post, we will look into the risks associated with listening to music while on the road....
The role of the insurance adjuster after an accident
A car accident is stressful, and navigating the claims process is often overwhelming. Insurance adjusters play a critical role in determining how much money you receive. Talking to your own insurer's adjuster after a crash may seem harmless. Our team of experts wants...
Common causes of car wrecks
Car collisions continue to be one of the leading causes of preventable death in the United States. That’s because there are many ways someone could hurt or kill themselves or others while on the road. According to a renowned driving site, there are approximately 6...
