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Pedestrian accidents have become increasingly common in recent years, especially last year, when a record number of pedestrians died in accidents, according to a report by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). "Every day, 20 people go for a walk and do not return home," Jonathan Adkins, chief executive officer of the GHSA, said in...

Speeding remains a common cause of serious car accidents, according to a federal agency that hopes to educate drivers about the dangers of speeding and reduce the number of collisions caused by speeding drivers. “Speeding fatalities have continued to increase over the past few years,” says the United States Department of Transportation, adding, “Even advancements...

Too many young lives are lost in preventable car accidents every year. Teen driver fatalities are a growing concern nationwide but especially in Kentucky, which experienced the highest rate of such tragedies over the course of a recent 10-year period, according to a new study. The loss of thousands of young lives due to preventable...

The month-long awareness campaign highlights a growing danger on our roads. With May comes warmer weather and the beginning of peak motorcycle and bicycle season. In Louisville and across Kentucky, more and more bikers are taking to the roads — and unfortunately, that brings an increased risk of motorcycle accidents. That's why Kentucky has declared...

A Louisville, KY accident attorney explains the dangers of distracted driving. Distracted driving is reckless and causes thousands of fatalities and injuries each year. For example, according to Forbes Advisor, distracted driving is responsible for 3,000 deaths annually. When drivers are distracted, they cannot fully concentrate on the road, and this increases the likelihood of...

The program aims to enhance visibility and help prevent pedestrian accidents in Louisville, KY. In an effort to reduce the number of pedestrian accidents in Louisville, the Louisville Metro Louisville Government recently created a community artwork program designed to improve pedestrian crosswalks and pedestrian safety. “Louisville recently implemented its vision zero plan, so we’re really...

It's important to understand your legal options if you were rear-ended and injured. One of the most common types of car accidents is the rear-end accident. In Louisville and throughout Kentucky, when rear-enders happen, crash victims deserve compensation for their losses and pain. At The Whaley Law Firm, we understand that knowledge empowers people to...

In a recent survey on distracted driving, almost 2 out of every 3 drivers polled said that they were not paying attention to the road while driving sometime within the last 30 days. Half of the motorists said that they engage in at least one device-based distracting activity on most drives. This includes making phone...

In Louisville, more should be done to prevent serious and fatal pedestrian accidents. Choosing to cross the street on foot shouldn't be a life or death decision, yet Louisville pedestrians are being hit by cars at an alarming rate. According to a recent article by WAVE, 806 people died in Kentucky car accidents last year,...

Officials want to put a stop to car accidents caused by distracted drivers. The chance of a fatal car accident happening increases tremendously when a driver is distracted. Distracted drivers risk their own lives as well as the lives of their passengers, other drivers, and pedestrians. To help combat the problem, Kentucky and six other...