Disturbing Trend in Keyless Cars – Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
June 04,2018
Since 2006, nearly 30 people in the U.S. have died of carbon monoxide poisoning by their keyless-ignition vehicle. Apparently, the victims mistakenly believed they had turned off the car, but the vehicle was left running in the garage, according to an investigative report by The New York Times. Dozens of others have been injured in similar incidents, and some were left with severe brain damage. From news reports, civil l...
Could This Negligence Lead to an Airline Catastrophe?
May 14,2018
On some budget airline flights in the U.S, something smells fishy -- and it’s not the in-flight meals. It's aircraft maintenance and what appears to be, at the very least, lax oversight by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Some even go so far to imply outright collusion and attempts to bury the problem at the FAA, and a Florida Senator is calling for a full-blown investigation of the matter. At the center of ...
Work Zone Crashes Have Increased in KY
May 07,2018
With roadway construction season kicking off again this spring, Kentucky highway work zones are high-risk areas, not only for road crew members, but for vehicle drivers and their passengers. Kentucky highway officials and law enforcement are hoping to avoid a repeat of the sudden 33 percent jump in accidents that killed 12 motorists in work zones last year. Curiously enough, of those 12 lost lives, 11 were motorists and ...
Pedestrian Fatality in Arizona: Uber Self-Driving Test Prompts Cause for Concern
April 23,2018
Arizona governor Doug Ducey suspended Uber’s self-driving vehicle testing in late March after a Tempe pedestrian fatality occurred by that company’s self-driving car, continued testing in that state is now in doubt. Ducey cited video footage of the crash. The move by the state’s Republican governor marks a major reversal of his enthusiastic backing of self-driving vehicle companies to run tests without a person in th...
Reminders for Motorcyclists Gearing up for Spring
April 09,2018
As winter loosens its grip and the weather warms, more motorcycles emerge onto our roads. It is important that motorcycle riders take extra safety precautions to avoid accidents. Here are some springtime safety tips to make your ride both enjoyable and safe. Weather Kentucky spring weather changes often. There’s plenty of rain, which makes roads more dangerous, especially when it begins. Mud also creates slick conditio...
