The Lack of Vision Testing in Driver’s License Renewals is a Public Safety Issue
June 06,2017
We've all been there. We’ve witnessed questionable driving on the road, been a passenger in a car whose driver makes us anxious, or recognized that our own driving abilities have gone downhill. Regardless of which perspective best describes you, the truth is that without good vision, driving is difficult at best and downright dangerous at worst. It's natural for the body's functions to deteriorate with age, so it seems l...
May Brings Awareness to Motorcycle Safety
May 15,2017
We all know the feeling: Once the sun starts shining and the temperatures warm up, the pull of the outdoors can be irresistible. Activities like walking, jogging, biking, and gardening are undertaken with zeal, but one of the most popular is also one of the most hazardous – riding a motorcycle. To remind drivers of the seasonal return of motorcycles to the road and to promote safe riding among motorcyclists, the month of...
Seriously, Millennials. We Need to Talk About Your Cell Phone.
March 21,2017
Millennials are likely tired of hearing critical generalizations such as “technology has spoiled you on instant gratification,” “you take too many selfies; all you care about is how you look,” “stop looking at your phone,” and similar remarks. However, the amount of time millennials spend with their cell phone has some basis in science. According to one survey, almost 40% of those aged 18 to 34 said they inter...
Kentucky’s Mountains: Beautiful Scenery, Dangerous Roads
February 23,2017
The topography of the Bluegrass State has something for everyone. With a mean altitude of just 750 feet, the mountains of the east are balanced by the fairly level coalfields of the west and the uplands of the Lexington Plain. Harlan County boasts the highest point, Black Mountain. At an elevation of 4,139 feet, it’s a valuable part of the Cumberland range in the southeastern section of the Appalachian Mountains. Pike...
What Comes Next: The Days After a Car Accident
February 01,2017
Serious car accidents can cause serious injuries. The human body has some amazing methods, however, for coping with trauma which can make you feel like you're barely hurt at all. You may not even be aware of the full extent of your injuries for days, or even weeks, after the accident. The downside is that the longer you wait to seek medical attention, the harder it will be for you to take your injuries seriously. It will a...
