Fatigue is a major cause of truck accidents, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Many experienced Kentucky truck accident attorneys have helped clients who suffered injuries as a result of fatigue-triggered truck accidents. The FMCSA offers several tips for truck drivers who need to stay alert on the road.

Sport activities are great for kids’ physical and emotional development. Any sport will bring some risk of injury, but according to WebMD, the majority of school sports injuries are minor. However, keep in mind that children are at greater risk for injury than adults because they are still growing, leaving their muscles, bones, and ligaments […]

While kids may be excited to go back to school, parents may not be excited about the coming cold and flu season. Unfortunately, a lot of children in one area make a perfect breeding ground for contagious diseases. Why Do School Kids Get Sick So Often? Viruses cause many childhood illnesses, and just one child […]

Truck drivers as a population have been found to be at a high risk for sleep apnea. A study sponsored by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the American Trucking Association (ATA) found that 28% of commercial truck drivers have mild to severe sleep apnea. What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a […]

Vehicle recalls deal with hidden defects in a vehicle’s manufacture, design, or labels. A recall warns car owners of a hidden defect and gives vital information on how to get the problem fixed so as to avoid dangerous situations that can cause serious injuries. Because recalls play such a vital role in driver safety, many […]

Lipitor is part of a group of cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins. Statins are designed to decrease the “bad” cholesterol and increase the “good” cholesterol in the blood. They are taken by tens of millions of Americans and are overall found to be successful at reducing heart attacks. However, some concerns have been raised about possible […]

Truck drivers who travel no more than 100 miles will be able to skip the 30-minute rest break required of other truckers under a new exemption recently announced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The change went into effect on August 2. It was a response to a ruling from the U.S. Court […]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Ford Motor Company recently settled a dispute about a recall of 2001-2004 model year Ford Escape vehicles that the NHTSA said was unreasonably delayed, according to a recent article in Auto Remarketing. The purpose of recalls is to fix hidden defects in vehicles or any of […]

Depakote (valproic acid) is a medication used to treat seizures and other neurological conditions. While the drug can be beneficial to some, it is highly recommended that pregnant women avoid taking the drug at all. Depakote use during pregnancy greatly increases the risk of several types of birth defects, according to several studies performed by […]

A recent plane crash at San Francisco’s airport claimed the lives of two passengers and injured 180 more. As investigators dig into the causes of the crash, details continue to surface, explaining what happened to trigger the fateful result. Experienced Kentucky accident attorneys monitor plane accident reports no matter which state they originate from. While […]

Twenty years ago, trucking companies may have been able to say they were unaware of their drivers’ fatigue problems; but today, they can no longer claim to be unaware of fatigue risks. Too much light has been shone on the problem for owners to shrink away from it. Today, a trucking company can be expected […]

New cars today can make phone calls for you and probably even pay your bills all by the sound of your voice. But in a groundbreaking new study, AAA shows hands-free isn’t risk free, and implores auto manufacturers to consider safety before installing new and smarter gadgets. In 2011, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety […]

If you suspect a loved one has been injured by abuse or neglect in a nursing home, you may wish to help, but are uncertain as to where to start. While an experienced Kentucky nursing home injury attorney can help you and your loved one in many ways, an attorney’s help is most effective when […]

Picture this: a bicyclist pulls up beside a car while both wait for a red light to change. When the light turns green, both start forward – but the car turns right, cutting in front of the bicyclist and throwing the rider to the pavement. It is an accident commonly known as the “right hook,” […]

Automaker Chrysler recently declined a voluntary recall request from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that could have affected about 2.7 million Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Liberty vehicles currently on the road. Vehicle defects can cause serious injuries or even death, as many experienced Kentucky car accident attorneys have seen. The recall, if […]