Stay Aware, Stay Up to Date, Stay Safe
May 02,2015
Through infographics, emails, blog posts and other media, the Johnson Law Firm aims to share with you relevant news, both good and bad. We’re always on the lookout for new ways to get important information to our friends in the Bluegrass State, and recently we began using SlideShare to make a visual presentation of facts about motorcycle injuries in Kentucky. Never heard of SlideShare? It’s one of the top 150 sites o...
Kentucky Bill to Ban “Palcohol” Fails
April 27,2015
Powdered alcohol was recently okayed for sale by federal regulators, but its use can be regulated by the states [source]. House Bill 71, which would have banned powdered alcohol, brand named “Palcohol”, failed to get approval in the Kentucky House when the General Assembly session ended without action being taken. The original bill banning powdered alcohol, Senate Bill 81, died in the House. Then the Senate attempte...
Increase Motorcycle Visibility with a Kentucky-Made Product
April 02,2015
As the weather turns warmer, motorcycle riding season also begins. Many of us count down the last days of winter just itching to fire up our bikes and go for a ride. While you’re making those final mechanical adjustments and dusting off your riding gear, you might also want to consider new ways to keep yourself safe. In 2013 alone, 4,668 people died in motorcycle crashes and 88,000 were injured. Meet Louisville-Based C...
For Your Own Safety, Always Expect a Train at Every Rail Crossing
February 14,2015
Trains have the right of way at crossings -- and for good reason. They're big, they're fast, and they can't exactly stop on a dime. It's up to you -- the driver, cyclist, pedestrian, etc., -- to approach with care, to pay attention to the signs, and to navigate unfamiliar or dangerous conditions. Occur More Often Than You Think With how much warning trains give, be it lights or horns, when they're approaching a trafficke...
Slip Slidin’ Away
February 10,2015
The majority of winter weather deaths in the U.S. are caused by icy road accidents. While some of these accidents result from drivers' not exercising due care in bad weather, many involve average drivers traveling at normal speeds who suddenly and unexpectedly encounter ice. Ice cannot always be easily seen, so drivers may not have advance warning of icy conditions. Don't Overestimate Your Driving Abilities A common...
