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The next time you drive through a school zone, pay close attention to road signs and follow the rules. Doing so will help you avoid a car accident or even worse, injuring a child. It’s important to note that not all school zones are designed the same way. Sometimes, it can be a little…

The U.S. court system provides legal remedies to protect people’s rights and punish wrongdoing. There are two basic types of legal cases: criminal and civil cases. The government initiates and prosecutes criminal cases to enforce the law and punish crimes against society. Civil cases, on the other hand, are cases dealing with conflicts between…

A recent Forbes analysis examined the frequency of motorcycle accidents between 2011 and 2021 for 100 US cities. Louisville, Kentucky, ranked 12th on the list. In 2011, the city had about three accidents per 100,000 residents. In 2021, the number of accidents increased to almost 28 accidents per 100,000 residents. That means the need…

School zones are specific areas near schools where road safety measures and speed limits are adjusted to ensure the safety of students as they walk or cross streets on their way to and from school. Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents in school zones are becoming more frequent and better safety measures are needed to create a…

When a student is injured at school, whether at an extracurricular activity or during a school-sponsored event, the injured student may be able to file a personal injury claim against the school. While school employees are responsible for the students under their care, Kentucky’s sovereign immunity law provides schools and their employees with some…

Some professions are inherently dangerous and many employers, whether inadvertently or deliberately, do not adhere to safety protocols or provide their employees with the necessary safety equipment. When any safety issues like these arise, workers can rely on the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). Since 1970, OSHA has enforced worker health and…