During your commute to and from Frankfort, Kentucky, you probably encounter many drivers in the left-hand lane who are traveling below the speed limit. Such drivers may be fined because they are, in effect, impeding traffic flow. How to behave around a slow driver...
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Scientists develop tests for police in cannabis DUI cases
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | Apr 15, 2020 | Blog, Car Accidents
Kentucky motorists have long faced DUI charges if they are accused of driving their vehicles while drunk. However, the growing popularity of cannabis and marijuana legalization in many states across the country have also meant that more people are being charged with...
Insurance adjusters are your friend until your claim is complete
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | Feb 17, 2020 | Car Accidents
A car accident can cost tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills in the blink of an eye. Those are surprise costs that few people are ready for, but you may not have to face them on your own. A disabling injury from a car wreck will cost an average of almost...
Car accident injuries to the head and back can be serious
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | Nov 8, 2019 | Car Accidents
The trauma of a car accident can inflict severe pain and suffering on the health of a victim in Kentucky. While some accident victims are able to walk away from crashes without experiencing significant physical harm, others are taken from the scenes of crashes with...
Victims have rights after car accidents in Kentucky
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | Oct 17, 2019 | Car Accidents
Victims of car accidents can suffer a multitude of injuries that can leave them sore, unable to work or even fighting for their lives. When car accidents happen, victims should know that they may have legal options. One option that a victim may have after a motor...
Car crash liability when there is no driver
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | Aug 29, 2019 | Car Accidents
The country is dealing with the questions surrounding the ever-changing technology involving autonomous vehicles. Legal liability for car accidents involving a driverless vehicle still remains unresolved and may be more complicated than dealing with lawsuits involving...
More Americans killed in car accidents than World Wars I, II
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | Aug 2, 2019 | Car Accidents
People in Kentucky may have become accustomed to seeing traffic accidents on a regular basis. They may not know, however, just how serious the scope of this problem is. According to recent research, more people in the United States have died in car accidents since...
Motorists drive over three miles daily while distracted
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | Jun 6, 2019 | Car Accidents
Distracted driving was involved in over 3,000 traffic fatalities in 2017. A recent study revealed that the average American motorist drives 3.3 miles while distracted each day. This behavior only multiplies the risk of car accidents. The study was conducted by...
Drunk driving has another competitor
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | May 24, 2019 | Car Accidents
Over 10,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year. But, the era of smart phones has allowed distracted driving to join the notorious causes of fatal car accidents. Nine deaths are attributed to distracted driving in this country each day, according to the...
Rear-passengers face greater injury risk
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | May 2, 2019 | Car Accidents
Drivers and other front-seat vehicle passengers have received the benefit of airbags and seatbelts, which together operate to keep a person in the proper position in a car crash. However, according to an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study, rear passengers...
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