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Ensuring teen driver safety during 100 deadliest days
Teen drivers in Kentucky and across the U.S. need to be extra cautious during summer break. In particular, they need to be aware that the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known as the 100 deadliest days. During this time, the number of teen driving...
Drowsiness triples the risk for an auto accident
You may have been the victim of a car crash here in Louisville, Kentucky. If you were not to blame, though, you may be entitled to compensation under personal injury law. First, you'll want to find out just how the other side was negligent. One of the most common, and...
Why driving on rural roads can be more dangerous than urban ones
People from Elizabethtown driving on rural roads might be in greater danger of having an accident than those who are in more urban areas of Kentucky. Rural roads may seem safer, but they present a number of hazards. For example, there are more wild animals in the...
Prepare extensively for a gray divorce
Whether a Kentucky divorce is amicable or not, one needs to make sure that the effects of the divorce do not destroy his or her ability to retire at some point. These considerations are even more important when there is a "gray divorce." One can tell from the name...
Tax issues to consider in a divorce
Spouses in Hardin County who are getting a divorce should take time to familiarize themselves with both state and federal tax law since their taxes may soon change. They'll be able to file as single after the divorce, but when that actually happens is usually...
Cars older than 10 years are in the most defect-related crashes
Residents of Kentucky who own vehicles older than 10 years should know that older vehicles cause the majority of car crashes where defective equipment is involved. This is what the Ohio Highway Patrol found out after analyzing the past three years' worth of...
Criminal defendants must be charged promptly
In Kentucky, there are limits on what prosecutors can do once a defendant is arrested. One of the main constraints on them is that they cannot hold a suspect indefinitely before they decide upon the charges that the person will face. This is a right that is afforded...
The concept of fault in car accident claims
When auto accidents arise in Hardin County, one of the first things that must be done is the determination of fault. This relies mostly on motor vehicle statutes rather than on the common law notion of fault: In other words, drivers can have their negligence...
More coffee drinking may mean more crashes for truckers
You might be driver who was injured in a crash in Louisville, Kentucky. It could be that it involved a large truck. Truckers are known to become negligent behind the wheel, too, and one of the most common ways is through drowsy driving. Now, a new study says that the...
Tips for maintaining a safe following distance
Drivers in Kentucky and throughout the country can reduce their chances of being in an automobile accident by maintaining a safe following distance. By following too closely, a driver might not be able to slow down, stop or take other actions to avoid a collision. A...
