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 in its severity. The most…
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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 large trucks behind you, which…
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 are safer than smaller vehicles. Much…
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 truck. It’s like a flyweight…
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, a loud and abrupt sound…
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 National Safety Council has a…
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 64. The accident is still…
Woman gets 10-year sentence after plea in fatal DUI crash
A Glasgow woman was sentenced last month to a decade in prison for a drunk driving crash that killed a 24-year-old nearly two years ago. The victim, who also lived in Glasgow, was stopped at a red light on Veterans Outer Loop when the 49-year-old rear-ended her with her Cadillac. The defendant had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of over .26% (more…
How to make it safely through a road work zone
Does it seem like you come upon road work zones when you’re already running late? Does it feel like there’s always some sort of road work being done on your most commonly traveled routes? Certainly, road work can be frustrating for drivers. However, it’s essential to exercise care in and around these areas rather than rush to get through them…
What should you do if you think a driver is under the influence?
If you were injured in a car crash caused by a driver who was under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, you’re likely angry that this person was behind the wheel when they shouldn’t have been. You may feel like you were helpless to prevent the crash — and perhaps you were. Drunk or drugged drivers can come out of…