The Schafer Law Office Blog

The Aftermath of a Massachusetts Car Accident

Wed, 02 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Immediately following a motor vehicle accident, you will probably be in shock and may even find yourself shaking. As you process what has just happened, your common sense might still be somewhat hazy and you may not know what to do next.

If you want to ensure that you recover damages that are rightfully yours after your accident, you have to make the right decisions in order to guard any and all claims you may be entitled to.

Attorney Thomas Kiley, who wrote the 7 Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Massachusetts Accident Case wants to make sure that you make the right decisions if you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident. By becoming aware of these 7 mistakes, you will be more likely to have a successful motor vehicle accident claim.

The 7 Mistakes

Here are the 7 mistakes to avoid in the minutes, days, and months after your car accident:

1. Not documenting everything at the accident scene

2. Not documenting everything that happens in the weeks and months after the accident

3. Not seeing or not cooperating fully with your doctor

4. Not getting legal advice before giving statements, signing papers, or accepting insurance company estimates

5. Not hiring a lawyer or not hiring the right lawyer

6. Not being honest with your lawyer or not cooperating with your lawyer

7. Not being honest with the insurance companies

When to Contact a Massachusetts Car Accidents Attorney

All of us at Kiley Law Group hope that you will never have to experience a car accident and the consequences that follow. However, in the event that you are involved in an accident resulting in personal injury, just knowing to avoid these 7 mistakes will significantly help you in seeking the compensation that you deserve for what you’ve been through.

If you have been in an accident in Massachusetts and were seriously injured due to someone else’s negligence, contact an experienced Massachusetts motor vehicle accidents lawyer at Kiley Law Group.

The best attorneys offer a free and confidential consultation, so use this opportunity to have an attorney examine all the aspects of your accident and determine if you have a case in Massachusetts.

Call us today for your free case evaluation at (888) 208-1695.

Toll Cheat? New Jersey is coming for you

Wed, 02 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Driving recklessly through a toll plaza without paying presents a serious risk for a car accident. Other drivers choosing to obey the rules are either idling or traveling slowly through the area. Even the slightest movement could cause a catastrophic accident leading to life-threatening injuries for all involved. Responsible drivers end up paying extra as tolls on the Garden State Parkway or New Jersey Turnpike increase to compensate for drivers who choose to shirk toll road obligations. New Jersey car accident attorneys know reckless drivers causing accidents can be held liable for damages incurred by those injured as the result of their actions.
Changing New Jersey Policies
So why take the risk? Because up until now, New Jersey’s enforcement policies regarding toll cheats has been all but toothless. That could all change thanks to a new pilot program enacted by the state Motor Vehicles Commission, according to NJ.com.
The New Jersey Turnpike Commission is shelling out $35,000 to the NJ Motor Vehicles Commission to head a program designed to suspend the registrations of drivers who owe toll road fees in excess of $1,000. The fine for parking or moving an unregistered vehicle in New Jersey is $54 per violation. These violations, along with a lack of registration, could potentially lead to dropped auto insurance coverage and possible license suspensions. It’s easy to see the domino effect that can occur from simply failing to pay tolls.
Total Outstanding Toll Fees
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority estimates the total outstanding bill for all toll cheats in the state is $2.5 million. Sustaining injuries in accidents involving those who choose not to pay these fines may mean NJ injury lawyers will have to sue the drivers directly to recover damages as opposed to suing to access driver insurance policies. With all that hypothetically stacked against these drivers, it makes good sense to pay the fines and avoid the serious consequences that could arise.

Young Girl Making Progress After Crosswalk Accident

Tue, 01 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

According to Katie Crowther at KTNV news there is good news after a tragic accident. Six months ago, three young girls were hit by a car while crossing the street at Bent Arrow Drive and Camino Eldorado. This incident is what sparked the North Las Vegas campaign “Be Smart, Be Safe.” This accident was so hard to forget because of what happened.
Amelia Decker, 5, died from her injuries. Rain Mowery, 6, has made a full recovery, and Rain’s younger sister Alyssa, was in extreme critical condition, but she pulled through and has since made huge strides to recovery.
After weeks being in critical condition, and months in a rehab center, Alyssa is now doing things like running and jumping on her own. She does still have obstacles. She has fluid in her brain. Her head injury was so severe it has caused learning challenges, hyperactivity, and memory loss. She has returned to kindergarten, but needs special attention.
Her improvements give her parents hope that she will have a full recovery.
Las Vegas Attorney, Richard Harris is happy to see improvements to the street where she was hit are also being made. The city of North Las Vegas will be installing flashing lights at the intersection to better alert drivers. Crosswalk safety is the responsibility of the drivers and the pedestrians. Hopefully these improvements will result in a safer Las Vegas.
A lot of attention has been made because of the amount of auto-pedestrian accidents so far this year. If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto-pedestrian accident, contact an experienced Las Vegas Attorney immediately. Make sure that you are protected, and avoid fighting insurance companies. Get a free injury consultation so you can get your life back together.

JCPS Bus Accident

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Forty-seven students in Louisville, Kentucky were on a Jefferson County Public Schools bus No. 0229 that was heading to Breckinridge-Franklin and Chenoweth Elementary Schools when it T-boned a 4-door Chevy Malibu. The accident happened at around 9 a.m. last Thursday (February 23, 2012) in the intersection of E. Chestnut Street at E. Liberty Street near the Phoenix Hill neighborhood. According to Lauren Roberts, a JCPS spokesperson, the bus was heading south on Chestnut when witnesses told JCPS transportation officials and Louisville Metro Police that the car ran a red light and was struck broadside by the bus in the intersection.

The woman driving the Chevy Malibu was taken to Norton Hospital and the extent of her injuries was not known. The bus driver was not injured. Sixteen students from the bus complained of pain and were taken to Kosair Children’s Hospital by EMS for treatment. Most of those injuries are said to be bumps, bruises and sore necks. While those uninjured students were transferred to another bus and taken to school.

Student Davon Ashby relayed that his head hit the seat when the bus driver stopped to break real fast. He added that this was his first time being in a car wreck and he got really scared. He and some of the students were released from Kosair Children’s Hospital later on Thursday and the rest are expected to be fine. Metro Police say no charges are expected to be filed against the driver of the car.

As a personal injury attorney I have been asked who pays for injuries in a case like this. Medical bills from these injuries will be paid by the automobile insurance of the parent of the student. This is under their PIP or Personal Injury Protection portion of their policy. I have also found in these cases that the insurance policy of the at-fault car is insufficient. Most of the injured will have to look to their parents underinsured motorists policy for adequate compensation.

Dogs Can Be Man’s Best Friend

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

I love dogs. They are always happy to see you. They seem to never have a bad day. Despite the danger of bites or attacks from dogs, they still have positive traits that we love. Dogs can be great companions, loyal friends, protectors, heroes, and give love unconditionally.

Have you heard about The Case of Old Drum? Senator George Graham Vest gave a beautiful and emotional closing argument of man’s best friend. He won the court battle and the hearts of dog lovers through his “eulogy to the dog”, which is what has his closing argument in the Old Drum case during the 1870 came to be known as. I am proud to say The late George Graham Vest was my wife’s great-great uncle. He was known as one of the finest extemporaneous speakers of his time. Read the “eulogy to the dog” and you will agree.

Old Drum was immortalized in a statue on the Johnson Country Courthouse lawn in Warrensburg, onSeptember 23, 1958through the efforts of many dog lovers and the direction of Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce.

As a personal injury attorney, it made me proud to say I am related to George Vest, even if it is only by marriage. His words have stood the test of time and remain special to the hearts of dog lovers. He pointed out how a dog’s existence changed a man’s life. His statements make a dog lover shed a tear. Truly, a man’s best friend is his dog when they are loved and treated as such.

Pedestrian Struck By Bicycle on Clark Memorial Bridge

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Clark Memorial Bridge in Louisville, Kentucky was shut down for about three hours Wednesday evening, January 25th due to the investigation of a pedestrian-bicycle-car injury accident. MetroSafe and Jeffersonville Police received calls at around 6:15 about a pedestrian, Michael Amick, who had been struck on the bridge.

Jeffersonville Police Department Detective Todd Hollis said a bicyclist and pedestrian were traveling in opposite directions on the sidewalk on the east side of the Clark Memorial Bridge. The bicyclist was headed northbound and hit a woman who was walking southbound toward Louisville. Due to the collision, the woman fell into the roadway where she was struck by a Mitsubishi Eclipse. The driver of the vehicle called 911 for help.

The pedestrian was transported to University Hospital in Louisville with serious head injuries. No other injuries were reported in this accident. The bicyclist and driver of the vehicle were tested for impairment as a standard in crashes resulting in serious injury. Hollis said that there was no indication that the either was impaired. They are not expecting to file charges against them.

As a personal injury attorney, one should not take risk on walking or bicycling on roadways especially during at night unless you will be wearing bright or reflective clothing. There is a bicycle lane on the bridge that the bicyclist should have been using. I hope and pray for the pedestrian that she will have a fast recovery and her injuries will not be life-threatening. It is so important for us to be alert at all times and be safe on our Kentucky roads.

Insurance coverage should be available to cover the injuries the pedestrian sustained. Even thought there is no fault on the car that hit the pedestrian the vehicle's PIP insurance should pay the first $10,000.00 of medical bills. As for pain and suffering the pedestrian will look to any insurance the bicyclist had as well as there own policies.

The Impulse Adjusting Instrument

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

In-depth research and advancement of technologies makes our lives better. Nowhere is this more evident than in the field of medicine. New inventions of medical instruments have provided better quality care to many Kentucky car accident victims. The Impulse Adjusting Instument is one of those advancements.

Our body has millions of nerves that control the function and physiology of our body. Once our spinal joints are misaligned or not moving the right way, it can irritate our nerves and can affect our health. These nerves notify our brain that something is wrong and we experience pain, stiffness, soreness and feel tired. Chiropractic care finds the source of the pain and targets the cause and prevents the problem from recurring.

In Chiropractic field, advanced technology is available to deliver chiropractic adjustments. The Impulse Adjusting Instrument has been developed by more than a decade of research and engineering. It features a new wave of technology tuned in to the natural frequency of the body. This is thought to lead to more effective and efficient Chiropractic Adjustments. This patented and FDA registered device was produced to provide gentle and precise chiropractic adjustments to the joints of the spine and extremities to relieve pain and bring back body’s balance and function. It is controlled by micro-computer circuitry placed within the device that delivers a controlled force that chiropractors can use to treat different areas of the body.

A chiropractic adjustment with the Impulse Adjusting instrument is safe and effective for patients of all ages. A light tapping sensation will be felt on the area that is being treated. Treatment is painless in most cases and patients reported improved mobility, soothing feeling and relief of pain after the adjustment. Results may vary depending on the case and chronic conditions of patients.

As Kentucky personal injury attorney I am always interested in new treatment methods and procedures that will help car accident victims. This new innovation will improve the condition of patients, including car accident victims. This type of adjustment is better for some people.

I experienced the impulse adjusting instrument first hand at Dynamic Chiropractic and was impressed by the result. To be honest I thought it was a gimmick that would give me no relief. All I can say is “I was wrong”. The Impulse Adjusting Instrument will help car accident victims suffering from neck and back pain.

Will Courts Force Accident Victims To Allow Access To Facebook?

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Patterson v Turner Construction

Facebook has been widely used by people worldwide. According to Facebook statistics, there are more than 800 million active users of this social networking site and more than 50% of these users log on in any given day. More than 350 million users access Facebook through their mobile phones. Facebook is influential and useful in connecting with friends and other people

Facebook has become a big issue in auto accident and all personal injury cases. On October 27, 2011, a decision was handed down by New York Appellate Court on Russell Patterson v Turner Construction Company, et al. The court held that a defendant in a personal injury case does not have an unfettered right to access the plaintiff’s Facebook account. The defendant can only discover that which is “relevant, in that it contradicts or conflicts with plaintiff’s alleged restrictions, disabilities, and losses, and other claims.” The appellate court reversed a trial court order which “granted defendants’ motion to compel an authorization for all of plaintiff’s Facebook records compiled after the incident alleged in the complaint, including any records previously deleted or archived"

As a Kentucky Personal Injury Attorney, I am also a user of Facebook and I find it useful in checking on defendants in cases I am involved in. It is also an outlet to share relevant information and blog posts visible to everyone interested. In personal injury cases, I have advised Kentucky accident victims to avoid posting, discussing or commenting about anything regarding the accident. Any posts or updates may be useful to insurance company to deny any accident claim

As Facebook becomes intensely widely utilized, let us all remember that people needs to be extra careful in posting in this site. Some posts may have a negative impact on civil litigation and it may affect or damage your personal life. When posting on Facebook I suggest not posting anything you would not want to read in the newspaper. This will help you get the nest result possible in your Kentucky auto accident case.

DUI Accident Severely Injures Pedestrian

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

As the holidays gets closer, drunk driving danger increases. Unfortunately many drivers will disobey traffic rules during this time of year. A DUI accident happened yesterday at 34^th and Del Park Terrace in Louisville, Kentucky involving a vehicle and pedestrian as stated by a police spokesman Dwight Mitchell.

According to police records, James R. Brown, 54-year-old of Louisville, was driving under the influence of alcohol and struck a pedestrian named Frank. This was confirmed by the residents in the area. Frank walked up Del Park Terrace when Brown hit him while driving in the opposite direction. Frank went through the whole windshield and was dragged halfway down the street. Frank is on life-support at University of Louisville Hospital. Mitchell said that Brown has been charged with drunk driving and assault in connection with the crash. According to arrest records Brown had a 0.171 percent blood-alcohol level, which is twice the legal limit. Hopefully these charges don’t change to homicide and Frank recovers from this horrible pedestrian accident.

Louisville police hope to have zero fatal accidents in Jefferson County as it did last year during Thanksgiving. Police are staging DUI patrols and stops throughout the metro Louisville area on the streets and interstates.

Safety is always a concern for pedestrians. Here are some tips for pedestrian safety:

It is getting darker earlier, so walk during earlier hours
Walk in well lit area
Wear bright or reflective clothing
Use crosswalks and sidewalks
Don’t walk alone especially if you are intoxicated

Don’t Drink and Drive. And as pedestrian, follow the safety tips above and be alert at all times so that all will be well and safe on our Kentucky roads during this holiday seasons.

UK Basketball Players Uninjured in Drunk Driving Car Accident

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

UK basketball players Terrence Jones, 19 and Stacey Poole, Jr., 20 were passengers in a SUV Cadillac Escapade that was struck by a vehicle that was driving on the wrong side of the road on East High Street near Euclid, near the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky around 2:30 a.m. last Friday, Nov.11, and hours before the second-ranked Wildcats’ season opener against Marist. The SUV was driven by Larry Warren, a friend and former high school teammate of Jones, who said he could not avoid the accident though he veered the vehicle to avoid being hit head-on.

Warren said that they were leaving a night club when the car accident happened. They only drank bottled water and no alcohol. Coach John Calipari stated that neither of the players was charged and that no evidence of drugs or alcohol was found. While according to the Herald-Leader, the driver of the other vehicle who’s Scott M. Roseberry, 22, was charged with driving under the influence.

Jones left the scene in fear of an altercation with the other driver but was later questioned by police before being treated at the hospital while Poole was questioned at the scene and was taken to UK hospital. They suffered non-life threatening injuries, experienced minor neck and back pain after the car accident.

Warren relayed how frustrated they were and screamed right after the accident happened, “Look what stupidity can bring you when somebody’s drinking and driving. That’s how quickly we could lose our lives.” He then said following the accident, "Looking back on it, I won't say we made a bad choice, but I could say we'll probably think twice before we make decisions to go out." And Jones posted on his Twitter page following the accident, "Thanking god for blessing me to live and wake up this morning."

We all know the dangers of drinking and driving. I applaud these Kentucky basketball players for making the right decision. We are all glad that they were not injured in this drink driving accident. It could have caused serious injury or even death. I hope that this incident will be used to educate all Kentuckians on the serious consequences of drinking and driving.

Recall to Repair Fisher-Price Little Peoples Builders Load-n- Go Wagon

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Recall to Repair Fisher-Price Little People Builders’ Load ‘n Go Wagon

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, together with Fisher Price announced a voluntary recall of Little People Builders’ Load ‘n Go Wagon. About 208,000 of these products are recalled in the United States and 2,800 in Canada.

The back of the wagon’s plastic handle has molded-in reinforcement. The design adds stiffness and facilitates children gripping the handle. This handle presents a laceration hazard once children falls on it. Fisher Price and CPSC are already aware of seven reports of injuries, including five reports of children requiring surgical glue or stitches.

Involved in the recalled products are Fisher Price Little People Builders’ Load ‘n Go Wagon model number P8977. Included in the recall are a red wagon with a yellow handle, multi-colored plastic blocks and a dog figure. Wagons with green handle are not included in this recall. The products were manufactured in Mexico and sold at Mass merchandise retail stores nationwide for about $25 from June 2009 to July 2011.

If you have this kind of product in your home, immediately take the recalled wagon from your children and contact Fisher-Price for instructions on how to claim a repair kit. You may contact Fisher-Price between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday to Friday at (800) 432-5437 or you may visit their website at www.service.mattel.com.

The U.S. CPSC is still interested in receiving complaints or injury reports involving the product. You may tell your experience on SaferProducts.gov.

Let us all be aware of products under recall for the safety of our children.

Fatal Accident on Dixie Highway

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Fatal Accident

Dixie Highway

Kentucky fatal accident attorney

A fatal motor vehicle accident happened last July 15, 2011 at around two in the afternoon at 9711 Dixie Highway near Valley Station Road. According to Dwight Mitchell, a LMPD spokesperson that a red F-250 pick up truck was traveling south on Dixie Highway when the driver crossed the center line and struck a silver Dodge Intrepid that was traveling northbound.

It was found out that there were two people in the truck and three people in the Dodge. They were all rushed to University Hospital. Barbara Prince, 67, a resident of Mobile, Alabama, was the rear passenger who received fatal injuries and died at 2:43 p.m. in the emergency room of the University Hospital from multiple blunt force injuries. Luckily, the other four victims only sustained non-life threatening injuries.

The LMPD traffic is investigating the incident and states that alcohol or drugs are not pointed as factors in the accident.

Our prayers go out to Barbara Prince’s family and friends and so with the other victims that they have a fast recovery.

Motorcyclist Killed on Watterson Expressway

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Motorcyclist died in Watterson Expressway

Louisville, Kentucky motorcycle accident attorney

One Saturday evening just before 7 p.m. a grey Saturn collided with a motorcycle going westbound on the Watterson Expressway near Dixie Highway and Cane Run Road.

The driver of the motorcycle and a passenger were taken to the University Hospital. The driver of the Saturn was also brought to the university Hospital.

The motorcyclist was later identified as David Woosley, 63 years old from 2200 Bradford Road and was a former Houston School District teacher who retired year 2007.

The accident caused Woosley to suffer from blunt force injuries and he later died in surgery at around 8:43 p.m. at the University Hospital.

The Louisville Metro Police Department is still in the process of investigating the real cause of the crash and if alcohol was involved.

Our prayers and sympathies are with David Woosley and his family and also to those who were involved. May the real cause of the crash later be known.

Fatality Claims Two Lives on Highway 75 in

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Wrong-way Crash on I-75

Louisville, Kentucky fatal accident lawyer

Early morning of July 15, 2011 at around 4, a minivan that was going the wrong way caused a double fatal crash. Due to the crash, two lost their lives and one was in very critical condition.

The accident happened in the southbound lanes of Interstate 75, near Exit 83, south of Richmond in Madison County wherein a minivan driven by Joseph Vardeman, 38-year-old, of Corbin entered I-75 from exit 83 but went through northbound in the southbound lanes and struck a car with two woman inside.

The driver of the car is a 25-year-old lady, Megan Crawford, of Metamora, Illinois. She was rushed to University of Kentucky Medical Center and is in very critical condition. Unfortunately, the passenger of the car Amy Adkins, 26-year-old, of East Peoria was killed in the crash and so with Vardeman who was also declared as dead on the scene.

According from a Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison, the two vehicles were completely smashed. He also added that the investigation continues and drugs and alcohol were not pointed to have been factors for the crash.

It had not been determined yet why the minivan was traveling the wrong way. The three southbound lanes of Interstate 75 were shut down for about three hours.

My sympathies for the families of the two people who lost their lives in the accident and my prayers for Megan and her family.

Serious Motorcycle Accident Injures University of Kentucky Football Player

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Motorcycle Accident Injures a FormerKentucky Football Player

T.C.Drake, a former football player, a tight end for the University of Kentucky Wildcatsfrom 2006 through 2009 was confined in serious condition in University ofLouisville Hospital. Drake, blessed withexcellent height, played in 49 games at Kentucky and had a total of 20 catchesfor 281 yards in his career with the Wildcats.

Drake,a Bardstown native, according to accident report was riding along BloomfieldRoad, near Bardstown when he was thrown from the motorcycle about 9:00 p.m.Sunday when a car made a left turn in front of him on U.S. 62 in NelsonCountry. The police reported that Drake was not wearing his helmet when theincident happened.

The35-year-old Jennifer Reed, the driver of the car has been charged withfirst-degree assault, and operating a motor vehicle under the influence ofdrugs or alcohol.

Thisaccident reminds all of us not to drive when under the influence of drug andalcohol and always use safety gear when riding a motorcycle.

Letus include T.C. and the Drake's family in our prayers.

Fatal Bus Crash Claims Life of 6-year-old

Tue, 17 May 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Western Kentucky School Bus Crash Caused the Deathof a Boy and Several Students Were Injured

Kentucky Child Accident Attorney

May 16, 2011

May 16, 2011 wassupposed to be a most memorable day of pupils from Carlisle County ElementarySchool. It was a day spent in arecreation center with activities like swimming, playing basketball, jumpingrope and games as a reward for reaching their reading goals. But sadly, it turned out to be anunforgettable and terror day not only to the pupils but also to the parents.

There were at least 27children and several adults on board a school bus that was returning from therecreation center 20 miles away in Paducah and heading to the county's onepublic elementary school when the bus veered off a two-lane highway. It drifted off on the right side of thehighway, swerved back across the road and rolled over several times into aravine and came to rest about 50 to 60 feet off the road. The reason of the accident was still beinginvestigated. Authorities saw tire marksin the road at the crash scene but had not yet determine whether the bus wasover speeding.

A 6-year-old boy waskilled from the incident and several other students and adults on the busincluding the driver were injured. Theboy was declared dead at the crash scene, said Carlisle County Coroner SteveFreeman.

According from aKentucky State Police Trooper Dean Patterson, some children were trappedbriefly before they were rescued. Therewere sixteen children and an adult that were sent to three area hospitals forvarious injuries. An adult chaperone wasairlifted to a Memphis, Tenn., hospital and the bus driver was also airliftedto a hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Five children were admitted in Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.

A lot of kids are tellingtheir parents that they will not get on another bus again claimed aparent. Counseling would be availablewhen classes resume on Wednesday as said by the school officials. This is a terrifying experience for the kidsand the parents. Let us all hope for asafe trip every time we travel. Ourcondolences go out to the family of the young man killed. We also hope for a complete and rapidrecovery of those injured.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash May Be Due to Wet Roads

Wed, 04 May 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Wet Roads May Have Been a Factor in a Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Weather here in Kentucky is not so good these past few weeks. There have been floods in some area of different counties. This makes driving difficult here on Kentucky roads.

A fatal accident happened last Sunday (May 1, 2011) night. It was a motorcycle crash on Interstate 65 near Hospital Curve at around 8 p.m. Wet roads may have been the factor of the fatal motorcycle crash incident. The driver was identified as Ivan Holston, 53-year-old, from Big Clifty, Grayson County, Kentucky.

It was being stated by a witness to the Police that Holston, driving his motorcycle, was traveling in the fast lane on northbound Interstate 65. He passed several cars and was unable to manage the curve and missed the turn near First and Liberty. The motorcycle then struck to a wall and Holston was thrown into an oncoming southbound traffic, where he was hit by an SUV. He was declared dead at the scene.

It’s so sad to hear tragic accidents like these. Our prayers go out to the family of Ivan Holston. So, when experiencing a not so good weather condition, extra care should be exerted while driving on a wet Kentucky road.

Speed May Have Been a Factor in Lexington, Kentucky Motorcycle Fatality

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Lexington

Kentucky Motorcycle Accident Attorney

A man driving a motorcycle suffered a terrible injury that caused an end to his life.

According to the report, the accident happened 1:45 a.m. Monday in Lexington, Kentucky. Witnesses of the accident said that the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet but was traveling along the inner lanes of Man O War at a very high speed, higher than the recommended speed limit. He lost control of the bike on a curve then struck a tree and a light pole. He was moved from the bike and the evidence of his tremendous head injury was clearly seen.

The motorcyclist was taken to University of Kentucky Hospital and in a short while he was pronounced dead. The officials have not released the name of the victim.

Man ‘O War was still closed at 5 a.m. to investigate the area of the accident and the Police are hoping to reopen the road before the morning rush.

The man in the accident was wearing his safety gear but due to speeding he still suffered a dreadful injury that caused his death. Let us always be reminded to follow driving rules for our safety.

Our prayers go to the family of the victim.

Pedestrian Norma McAuliffe Killed in Louisville, Kentucky

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Pedestrian Killed by a Car in Hikes Lane Area

Monday at 12:30 in the afternoon, Norma McAuliffe living at El Conquistador Apartment complex was walking on the sidewalk on Hikes Lane lost her life at the moment when a car went off roadway and hit her. Jefferson Country Deputy Coroner Gayle Norris pronounced McAuliffe dead at the scene.  The blue Saturn Sedan was travelling west on hikes Lane near Breckenridge lane when the driver lost control of the car and struck four other westbound vehicles the rolled onto the sidewalk and hit McAuliffe. The blue Saturn stopped rolling after it struck a telephone pole.

The driver was brought to University Hospital with head injuries that do not appear to be life threatening according to the Police. No other injuries have been reported.

The Louisville Metro Police are still investigating the incident and have not determined what may have caused the Saturn to lose control. They are looking into why the driver lost control of the vehicle.

Our deepest sympathy goes to the family of the victim Ms. McAuliffe.

Kentucky Child Accident Attorney Reports on National Playground Safety Week

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:00:00 GMT

April 24-30, 2011 is National Playground Safety Week

Louisville, Kentucky Child Accident Attorney

Each year, over two hundred thousand children receive emergency treatment for various playground injuries. Ninety percent of those injuries occur on public playgrounds. Home playgrounds can also be dangerous. The National Program for Playground Safety is giving their efforts with the participation of the public to break down the injury statistics and keep children safe no matter where they play.

Few days from now will be the important time to bring out our concern on children's outdoor play environments. The National Playground Safety Week is a time to pledge to use good judgment when playing and a time for gratitude for all the people who gave their full effort on maintaining playgrounds.

The National Program for Playground Safety invites the public to help persuade the governor in every state to declare National Playground Safety Week. A proclamation that needs to be signed by the governor allows the state to show support in the promotion of safe playground environment for children.

It is true that we cannot keep children safe at all times but we need to ensure that we are doing all that we can to keep them safe. The National program for Safety shared the four key elements to stay safe with the acronym SAFE.

S - for supervision. Parents should be vigilant and monitor the equipment they are using and their movement in the play area.

A - for Appropriate Age Equipment. BE sure that your children is using playing equipment appropriate for theirs age to protect them from injury.

F - for fall surfacing. Be mindful of the playground surroundings. Check if the surface cover of the play equipment and put your children on the safest zone.

E - for equipment maintenance. Remember that frequent maintenance of play equipment significantly reduces the chances to be injured by one of the play pieces.

Let us be part of the promotion of this important Playground Safety Week and let us do what it takes to keep our children safe in their playground.