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 intera...
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...
When the Holidays Come to a Parking Lot Near You
December 12,2016
The holiday season is a flurry of activity that can test even the most joyful spirit. We all find ourselves rushing here and there to get a tree, attend a party, get pictures with Santa, visit with loved ones, or shop for the best deal while trying to keep up with the demands of daily life. This means more time in the car than usual, more traffic to contend with, more patience in jammed parking lots. As the number of vehic...
Understanding Comparative Fault
November 07,2016
Sometimes confused with the delicious cake called a “torte,” a “tort” is a broad legal term for a wrongful act that causes injury. Negligence is one of the main types of torts and includes areas such as traffic accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and slips or falls. A key part of any tort action revolves around fault, and the method for assigning responsibility varies from state to state under four basi...
