Rear-end collisions are a frustrating form of motor vehicle accident. That is because a victim cannot do anything to prevent it from happening. In Bowling Green and throughout Kentucky, victims of rear-end collisions are often struck at stop lights, railroad crossings, and other intersections with reduced crossing access. There are many injuries that victims can […]
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A cracked windshield can reduce safety
Drivers have an obligation to maintain their car in a roadworthy state. One of the faults you see on some vehicles is a cracked windshield. They usually happen when a stone is thrown up from the road by a passing car and can be especially prevalent when road resurfacing work is going on. That is […]
How likely is distraction to play a role in a crash you experience?
There was a time a few decades ago when drunk driving was the scourge of the roads. Movies, books and television shows included drunk driving crashes as a way to spread awareness and educate the public about the risks involved with impaired driving. These days, distracted driving now commands that same cultural position, with movies […]
What makes open fractures worse than simple breaks?
Broken bones, like many kinds of traumatic injuries, can vary substantially in how severe they are. Factors such as the health of the person, the location of the fracture and the kind of force involved in the incident will all impact how severe a fracture is. The kind of break will also play a role […]
Hit in a construction zone? Take steps to prevent future crashes
You love living in Bowling Green, but your area is also a major transportation hub with a lot of traffic. You have many large vehicles that travel through the area, and it’s always a little bit dangerous to be on the highway. Since construction is taking place, you were traveling slower than usual. You had […]
It’s simply physics: Larger cars are safer
Let’s start by saying that any car accident is dangerous, in any car. It doesn’t matter what size it is, how many stars it got in the safety ratings, or anything else. A car accident is potentially dangerous and can lead to serious injuries or death. That said, there is plenty of evidence that larger vehicles […]
There is one likely outcome when a car and truck collide
Size matters when it comes to driving. One in 10 deaths on our roads involves a truck, despite the fact that commercial vehicles only account for 4% of the traffic, according to figures from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It’s no wonder that the car drivers usually come off worse in a collision with a […]
When a driver is startled on the road
Motor vehicle collisions have a wide range of causes, but in this post, we will examine drivers becoming startled, a risk factor that does not receive very much attention. Many people do not realize how serious it is when drivers become startled behind the wheel and there are many reasons why this happens. For example, […]
Does hands-free tech really cut down on crashes?
Residents of Kentucky spend a lot of time on the road. In this time, many also rely on technology to get where they need to go. Unfortunately, even GPS systems can distract drivers. Hands-free technology supposedly helps drivers bridge that gap. But how much does hands-free tech actually help? Understanding what causes driver distraction The […]
Pedestrian killed in Louisville on New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve 2019 was recently celebrated throughout the world — but the family of a Richmond woman spent the first day of the new year in mourning. The 27-year-old woman apparently exited a sports utility vehicle after an argument with its driver and was immediately struck and killed by a passing vehicle on Interstate […]