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Posted on Jan. 20 2015 in Car Accident Information
It is scary how quickly lives can be changed forever by a Louisville auto accident. Someone who dies in an auto crash may have family likely able make a wrongful death claim against the insurance companies for the fault of responsible parties. Defendants in a car accident may try to defend by saying that the person who died assumed some risk or contributed to the injuries. Resolving a car accident claim may take several months and sometimes years. A claim usually begins with a demand letter to the responsible parties’ insurance companies or the responsible parties themselves. Usually a demand letter cannot be written until all the damages such as
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Posted on May. 22 2014 in Car Accident Information
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises on child passenger safety by giving National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics on the injuries that may occur when a child is not safely belted or seated in a car. Child Safety Seats Not Installed Properly According to the statistics, over 90 % of child safety seats in the United States are installed incorrectly. When used properly, child safety seats are 71 % effective in reducing infant fatalities, 67 % effective in reducing the need for hospitalization, and 54 % effective in reducing fatalities for children ages 1 to 4. Kentucky has a booster seat law. Senate Bill 120 requires children younger than 7 and between
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Posted on May. 21 2014 in Car Accident Information
Marlin Michael Bradway arrived at the Birds Eye facility in Walworth County, Wisconsin Feb. 6, 2009. Birds Eye Foods is a company that has product lines encompassing, fruits, vegetables, canned meals and snacks. The company markets its products to food retail stores nationwide. Bradway was not an employee of Birds Eye per se, but worked for a company that Birds Eye hired to service their loading docks. Bradway Arrives at Birds Eye Facility Upon his arrival, Bradway observed a Frozen Food Express trailer and truck parked at one of the loading docks that he was hired to inspect. Prior to beginning his inspection, Bradway ensured that the trailer and truck
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Posted on Mar. 26 2014 in Car Accident Information
There are several dangerous roads in the greater Louisville area. If you have to travel around the city, attempt to plan your trips around these nasty stretches of road. Your safety and the safety of your family are well worth taking the long way, adding a few minutes to your travel time, and avoiding a potential car accident. Before you head out again, keep the following dangerous Louisville roads in mind when mapping your route. Highway 60, also known as Dixie Highway: This is one of the most dangerous stretches of road in the entire State of Kentucky, but the area of Highway 60 that runs through Louisville, called Dixie
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Posted on Dec. 31 2013 in Car Accident Information
An auto accident can be overwhelming, especially if you or your loved ones were injured as a result of the accident. There are many things that need to be handled in the aftermath. A police report must be filed, your insurance company must be contacted and you must find another vehicle to drive, either on a short-term basis while your car is being repaired, or on a permanent basis if your original vehicle is totaled. You also must seek medical care after the accident, and file claims with your medical insurance company. Not to mention your daily commitments, such as home, family and your job. Types of Restitution In addition
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Posted on Dec. 18 2013 in Car Accident Information
Accidents are an unfortunate problem that continues to cause a variety of injuries and fatalities each year. The United States Census Bureau reports that nearly 11 million accidents occur on average each year, though the exact figure differs each year. When you are in an accident with an emergency vehicle, the situation may seem complicated by the fact that the vehicle is designed for emergencies. Depending on the situation, you may want to work with an Louisville car accident attorney to determine what action is possible and if you can take your case to court. Evaluate the Situation Before you take any action, consider the situation and the cause of
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Posted on Dec. 10 2013 in Car Accident Information
Nearly 1,000 pedestrians are killed each year in hit-and-run accidents, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Board. Many more are injured. In Kentucky in 2012, there were 236 Hit and Run accidents reported. Those hit and runs resulted in 304 Injuries. Fifty hit and runs involved pedestrians and six involved bicyclists. It can happen in an instant. One moment you are standing at the crosswalk, riding your bike down the street or stopped in your car at a traffic light. The next thing you know you are on the ground or your car is being flipped around. A hit-and-run injury case is made that much worse because there’s no
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Posted on Dec. 9 2013 in Car Accident Information
Do you remember as a teenager, eager to get your driver’s license, everyone telling you incessantly that you must follow the “rules of the road?” Those rules are the responsibilities and right those drivers in Kentucky receive when they receive their licenses. Even though bike riders do not take road tests nor have eye exams or a written test, just by getting on a bike and riding the streets and roads of Kentucky entitles them to certain rights and imposes on them certain responsibilities. Biker’s Rights and Responsibilities In Kentucky, bike riders must follow regulations that apply to motor vehicles with the following exceptions: Bicyclists may use highway shoulders to
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Posted on Nov. 21 2013 in Car Accident Information
Given the fact that up to 14% of all American drivers do not have proper insurance coverage, the chances are fairly high that at some point you will get into an auto accident with an uninsured or under-insured driver. Following is an outline of what you should do if you find yourself in such a situation. Document the Scene Documenting the scene as much as possible will make it much easier to claim compensation than it would have been otherwise. You can document the scene by: – Taking photos of the car crash – Getting the offending driver’s name and contact details – Getting a copy of the police report
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Posted on Nov. 20 2013 in Car Accident Information
If you or a loved one is injured, or even passes due to a car accident in Kentucky, there’s no doubt that you’ll work with a Louisville car accident attorney to get the compensation which you deserve for the suffering and loss. However the time frame for receiving a settlement is not fixed; it could range from weeks to years. Factors in a Car Accident Settlement Who was at fault If the guilty party readily admits their wrongdoing, the case will likely move along more swiftly than those who work hard to defend themselves, or if the fault is unclear. Documentation such as police tickets, security camera recordings and eyewitness
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