Posted on January 8, 2014 in Car Accidents, Personal Injury
More people die in ATV accidents on public roads in Kentucky than in any other state, a recent article in USA Today reports. Findings from a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety(IIHS) show that the majority of deaths from ATV wrecks in the U.S. are on public roads, even though it is illegal…
Posted on December 18, 2013 in Car Accidents
Many holiday travelers will soon hit the roads with their pets in tow. Plenty of people view their pets as beloved members of the family, so leaving them alone at Christmas is unthinkable. If you’re travelling with a pet during the holidays, it’s important to take precautions when you’re driving with animals so that everyone…
Posted on December 18, 2013 in Product Liability
Children are sustaining injuries from serious injuries in highchair-related accidents at an increasing rate, according to a recent study by the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Researchers found that highchair accidents increased 22 percent between 2003 and 2010. More than 9,400 children are treated in U.S. emergency rooms each year for injuries ranging from…
Posted on December 11, 2013 in Car Accidents
Fresh off of its campaign to remind drivers to wear their seat belts over the Thanksgiving weekend, the Kentucky State Police has announced a new safe driving initiative for the rest of the holiday season. “Operation Holiday Lights: All Night, Every Night” is a nighttime law enforcement crackdown aimed at reducing the number of traffic…
Posted on December 4, 2013 in Product Liability
Parents have a natural instinct to protect their children. To do their jobs as well as possible, they typically purchase consumer items specifically designed for children’s safety. In the early stages of life – particularly infancy and toddlerhood – one of the most trusted safety items is the baby monitor. But now, Angelcare Monitors, Inc….