Long hours and nontraditional work schedules make Kentucky roads more dangerous, according to a study of night shift employees. Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital studied 16 people who work the night shift and found an increased risk for car accidents among...
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Headlights can offer protection to Kentucky drivers
When drivers use their headlights at all times, studies have shown that the number of accidents drops by close to 10 percent overall. It also results in a 5.7 percent reduction in two-car crashes and a 23 percent reduction in motorcycle accidents involving vehicles...
What to do if your baby’s birth didn’t go as planned
For approximately nine months, you navigated the emotional and physical ups and downs of pregnancy, eagerly anticipating the moment to come when you'd finally go into labor and bring your newborn infant into the world. Like many other mothers in Kentucky, your...
Pickups perform well in IIHS report
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, there were 30 driver deaths per million vehicle registrations from 2011 to 2014. Kentucky motorists might be surprised to learn that trucks and SUVs actually performed better than the industry average. Pickup...
Financial recovery after the loss of a loved one
Losing a beloved family member is incredibly difficult, but it can be even more stressful when the loss is unexpected. If your Kentucky family is currently mourning the loss of a loved one due to the reckless or negligent actions of another person, you likely feel...
Fighting for your child after a birth injury
The repercussions of an injury suffered during birth can be devastating for a Kentucky family. While you may feel hopeless and unsure of what you can do for your child, it can be a beneficial step to seek an understanding of the legal options available to you. When...
Accidents caused by eating while behind the wheel
Distracted driving laws in Kentucky and around the country generally aim to discourage motorists from using their cellphones while behind the wheel, but there are many other things that can prevent drivers from focusing on the road ahead. Fast-food restaurants...
Another man’s dog might be his best friend, but not yours
Dogs are typically loyal and protective of their owners, and that can also make them extremely dangerous. The problem is that you never know when a dog feels you are threatening its owner, and it might attack you without provocation. Thousands of people in Kentucky...
Pit bulls may deserve their reputation
Many people protest the labeling of pit bulls as vicious. They say branding the breed as dangerous is unfair, and that the dogs are actually sweet natured if raised right. Nevertheless, the sight of the injuries inflicted on your child by a pit bull attack may...
Who is liable for dog bites in Kentucky?
If your dog has bitten someone or someone's dog has bitten you, you have probably started to wonder about who is liable in these types of situations. If a bite has resulted in serious injury, the injury is most likely adding more stress to an already stressful...