After a car accident, it is relatively easy to focus on immediate concerns like medical care, vehicle repairs and insurance calls. However, if you’ve recently been involved in a wreck, you also need to start “thinking ahead.” Many people are unsure how long they have...
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Safety risks and spring break road trips
Whether you're traveling out of Kentucky or coming to Louisville for your spring or summer trip destination, road trips can be a fun part of the adventure. But the reality is that spring break season brings unique risks to highways and interstates. If you're injured...
Is it safer to drive on highways than regular roads?
If you regularly drive, you probably feel more on edge on the interstate highway or freeway. Traffic moves faster, and one wrong move can escalate quickly. City streets feel familiar by comparison, and familiarity can create a sense of safety. Crash data tells a...
Should I call my insurance or the other driver’s insurance after an accident?
Following a car accident, the moments that follow are often defined by adrenaline and confusion. Even in relatively minor accidents, the sheer volume of tasks (checking for injuries, moving vehicles, and exchanging information) can feel overwhelming. Once the initial...
What you need to know about Kentucky’s 5-year highway trends
You are driving home after a long day at work. You follow the speed limit, check your mirrors and stay alert. But the driver behind you is distracted and in seconds, your life changes forever. Unfortunately, this scenario plays out hundreds of times each year across...
3 ways that fatigue can affect safety in traffic
Driving is a safety-critical activity. People should try to avoid driving when they are not at full functional capabilities. Unfortunately, modern life often requires that people drive even in suboptimal scenarios. Many people drive despite feeling sick because they...
Steps to take if a drunk driver injures you
Drunk driving can devastate lives. These negligent drivers cause serious injuries and even death. It happens far too often on Kentucky roadways, including busy routes like the Dixie Highway and Interstate 65 in Louisville. You may feel overwhelmed, but knowing what to...
5 roads in Louisville to avoid on game day
Certain days can carry more collision risk than others. Similarly, certain locations are more likely to see major crashes than others. Game day can lead to an influx of traffic as people leave sporting venues, parties or businesses screening the game. Many of those...
Is it true that red cars are involved in the most crashes?
People frequently share urban legends as though they are scientific facts. Many of these urban legends relate to vehicles and how people behave in traffic. For example, people have long claimed that red cars cause more crashes than any other color of vehicle and that...
Why delivery vehicles are a safety hazard in traffic
The on-demand economy has created many challenges and opportunities for businesses. People want near-instant gratification when making online purchases or ordering delivery services. Companies have rushed to provide that level of convenience by establishing their own...