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Pothole Repair Sponsored by Kentucky Fried Chicken May Prevent Accidents on Roadways

Kentucky Fried Chicken Sponsoring Pothole Repairs in Five Cities-A good step in accident prevention says Kentucky Accident Attorney Mike Schafer.
Date: March 25, 2009
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Details: Kentucky Fried Chicken will sponsor pothole repair in five U.S. cities

Every year after the end of the cold weather there are signs of Spring. They can be flowers popping up, hearing birds chirping in the morning and not having to put on a coat when you leave the house. Another telltale sign is the appearance of gaping holes in the roads. These potholes are caused because asphalt road surfaces eventually crack under the heat of the day and the constant stresses of traffic. These cracks allow snow and rainwater to seep into the underlying dirt and gravel. During cold winter nights, this water freezes and expands. Some of the dirt and gravel is pushed out as a result, leaving a hole when the water eventually melts. Drivers continue to drive over these unseen holes, putting even more stress on the thin asphalt layer covering them. These obstacles on the road can cause major issues. Hitting a pothole can not only tear up your car but it can also cause you to lose control and possibly have an accident.

In today's troubled economy, cities across the nation are left with potholes in desperate need of repair. It is estimated that U.S. roads are riddled with more than 350 million potholes nationwide -- that's one mini canyon for every man, woman and child in America. In this time of financially tough times, many cities are delaying construction projects because they need to spend money patching these potholes instead. Asphalt is expensive and the repair costs are very high.

Colonel Sanders is known for his chicken but should also be recognized as a citizen who would help his community. KFC in keeping with the legacy has set up a professional road repair crew that got started in Louisville by filling up potholes and re-freshing roads around the city. KFC also sent a letter to mayors of cities nationwide offering this same service. In this letter KFC asking them to describe their city streets' state of disrepair. Four of these lucky cities, chosen at random, will receive KFC's road re-"fresh"ment, promising citizens a smooth drive that is fit for a Colonel. All of the repaired potholes will be branded with a large message that will read “Re-Freshed by KFC".

This program will undoubtedly save car tires and rims but possibly prevent accidents that may injure or kill someone. There are several potholes person needs to avoid if they have been in an accident. Any of these potholes can damage their personal injury case. Louisville, Kentucky personal injury attorney Mike Schafer has just published a book outlining seven of the main potholes to avoid.


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