Frankfort Kentucky Personal Injury Blog

Each day, there are over 1,000 crashes in this country involving trucks. Excessive speed has been blamed for many of these truck accidents. However, existing technology has not been fully implemented that can help prevent deadly crashes.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration published proposed regulations that would require the use of speed limiting devices for large trucks. Safety proponents, seeking action on these measures, have sought legislation mandating the use of speed limiters and automatic emergency braking systems in trucks.

Restaurants open their doors to serve the public. But, like other businesses, restaurants and taverns can face premises liability claims for not taking reasonable steps to protect their diners.

A restaurant's major product can also be a major source of liability. Customers may fall ill because of food allergies or improperly kept or prepared food. A staff that is not properly-trained in cooking, cleaning and storing food could lead to food-borne illnesses.

Whether it's the United Parcel Service (UPS), commercial drivers delivering goods or other large trucks, there is always a risk that they could cause a serious collision. Commercial trucks create unique dangers to smaller vehicles. If they do cause a crash, the likelihood is that those in the smaller vehicle will be injured or could be killed.

There are many reasons why truck drivers cause accidents. Some include minor errors such as failing to signal when intending to pass. Stopping too quickly can sometimes result in crashes, too. These crashes can be catastrophic in nature, since the vehicle is so large.

Drunk driving is not only a threat onshore and with cars. Drunk boating has also been a major factor in wrongful death in lakes and rivers in this country. It was uncovered that alcohol was the major contributor and the primary factor in 15 percent of fatal boating accident deaths in 2016. There were 4,500 boating accidents and more than 700 deaths in these accidents that year, according to the American Boating Association. People who have a blood alcohol content of at least 0.10 percent are 10 times more likely to be killed in a boating accident than sober boaters.

Alcohol may have a greater effect on boaters because of the sun and water. On land, people may have a few drinks over time without suffering significant impairment. But, having the same number of drinks on the water may have greater impact. Alcohol impairs focus, memory, the ability to process information and slows reaction time and reflexes, which diminishes the ability to safely operate a boat. It also adds greater dangers to water by causing disruptions in the inner which diminishes water lifesaving skills because a person has more difficulty distinguishing between up and down.