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Drunk driving still kills over 10,000 Americans a year

On behalf of O’Brien Batten & Kirtley, PLLC | Sep 13, 2019 | Lexington Kentucky Personal Injury Law Blog, Personal Injury

Kentucky motorists might be concerned to learn that 10,874 people were killed in drunk-driving accidents in 2017, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That adds up to one death every 48 minutes and almost 30 deaths per day. Alcohol impairs...

Male-designed crash test dummies could be killing women

On behalf of O’Brien Batten & Kirtley, PLLC | Jul 24, 2019 | Lexington Kentucky Personal Injury Law Blog, Personal Injury

Women in Kentucky and across the U.S. are more likely to be injured in car accidents than men. According to a new study, one of the reasons for this issue is that the crash test dummies used by the auto industry don’t represent the dimensions of the average...

Allstate finds some cities are riskier to drive in than others

On behalf of O’Brien Batten & Kirtley, PLLC | Jul 8, 2019 | Lexington Kentucky Personal Injury Law Blog, Personal Injury

As Kentucky drivers know, car accidents are a constant risk on U.S. roadways. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 6,452,000 American drivers were involved in motor vehicle crashes in 2017. One might think these accidents were...

Report claims that Tesla’s Autopilot feature is dangerous

On behalf of O’Brien Batten & Kirtley, PLLC | May 28, 2019 | Lexington Kentucky Personal Injury Law Blog, Personal Injury

The automotive innovations from Tesla might excite some consumers in Kentucky. However, the Autopilot technology in Tesla failed to impress researchers with Consumer Reports. The respected publication known for its product reviews reported that Tesla’s Navigate...

Smartphone use while driving may not be going down

On behalf of O’Brien Batten & Kirtley, PLLC | Apr 3, 2019 | Personal Injury

For the past few years, many sources have warned Kentucky drivers about the dangers of distracted driving. Some states, including Kentucky, have sought to prohibit certain practices that cause distraction while operating a motor vehicle. However, a recent poll by a...

Truck crash fatalities rise, NHTSA criticized for inaction

On behalf of O’Brien Batten & Kirtley, PLLC | Mar 20, 2019 | Personal Injury

Fatal truck crashes are going up in Kentucky and across the U.S. There were 4,102 large truck crash fatalities in 2017, representing a 28 percent jump from 2009. Rear-end accidents are especially widespread, yet it is these types of accidents that can most easily be...

What to do after a vehicle accident

On behalf of O’Brien Batten & Kirtley, PLLC | Feb 19, 2019 | Personal Injury

Kentucky drivers should know what to do if they are involved in a motor vehicle accident. Taking the proper steps is not only important for their safety, but it can also help make the insurance claim process a lot easier. Remaining calm is very important in the...

Rising rate of fatal big rig crashes concerns safety group

On behalf of O’Brien Batten & Kirtley, PLLC | Feb 7, 2019 | Personal Injury

The co-founder of Road Safe America has called on the trucking industry to use existing safety technology within many commercial trucks to reduce the rising truck accident rate. A report from the safety group detailed federal traffic data that showed an increase in...

Avoiding drowsy driving in Kentucky

On behalf of O’Brien Batten & Kirtley, PLLC | Jan 23, 2019 | Personal Injury

Kentucky motorists should know that being sleep-deprived can be as bad as driving under the influence of alcohol. The National Sleep Foundation says that staying awake for 24 hours makes a person act like someone with a blood alcohol content of .10 percent. For...

Product liability law: an overview

On behalf of O’Brien Batten & Kirtley, PLLC | Dec 10, 2018 | Personal Injury

Every year, defective and dangerous products cause thousands of injuries across Kentucky and the rest of the U.S., but victims could be compensated for their losses under product liability law. This encompasses the rules that determine who is responsible for the...
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