Kentucky residents traveling the state’s roads faced a heightened danger in 2023. Data reveals a troubling increase in motor vehicle accident (MVA) fatalities compared to the previous year. Understanding the reasons behind this rise and exploring potential solutions...
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Photo of attorneys David F. Fessler, Joseph F. Grimme and Timothy E. Schneider
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Calls for technology to artificially slow down car speeds are increasing
The surge in road accidents attributed to speeding across the nation has understandably ignited a call to action from safety advocates. As such, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) now agrees that it is time for automakers to use technology to help slow...
Pedestrian traffic deaths have reached a 40-year high point
Pedestrian-car accidents often have tragic consequences for people and may result in massive financial consequences. Unfortunately, a review of collisions in recent years has revealed that it has never been more dangerous in recent memory for people to be out walking...
What should someone do after getting hurt in a hit-and-run?
Crashes are part of daily life in Kentucky, even though numerous statutes in place aim to reduce collision rates. Some laws apply after a crash that allocate responsibility. Generally speaking, drivers involved in a wreck that results in either injury to someone or...
Self-driving cars causing more crashes as they become popular
Some safety experts have long pointed to self-driving technology as a promising point on the horizon for traffic safety. The idea is that eliminating human error could drastically reduce the number of crashes. With software there to detect pedestrians and other...
What rising motorcycle crash rates mean for Kentucky riders
There are many benefits to riding a motorcycle, including the joy people experience while riding and lower transportation costs. Unfortunately, they also offer very little protection in a crash. Riders in Kentucky should be aware that crash rates have been on the rise...
Do electric vehicles put other drivers at heightened risk of injury?
With gas prices holding a relatively high per-gallon rate, drivers are increasingly aware of how much it takes to fuel their daily commute and recreational activities. More and more people have considered electric vehicles (EVS) as an alternative to the traditional...
How prevalent is tired driving?
If there's one health issue that most Americans readily admit to, it is fatigue. Some adults wear their lack of sleep as a badge of honor. They work overtime and run themselves ragged taking care of their families. They may brag about how they run on coffee fumes and...
What is a Texas Turnaround?
Kentucky has a robust state economy which requires strong infrastructure. Workers need roads to help them commute to their jobs, and businesses need roads to transfer materials to their facilities or products to retailers. The additional traffic on the roads from...
Did you know the 4 elements of a wrongful death claim?
If someone you love dies unexpectedly, you will experience emotional consequences related to that loss. You will also have to cope with numerous practical implications, including covering funeral expenses and adjusting to a life without that individual's income....
