Posted by Kenneth Doane | Dec 21, 2016 |
Have you or someone you know been attacked by a dog without provocation? Whether on leashes, in fenced yards, supervised or otherwise, dogs can behave unpredictably at times. These incidents may just well result in injuries or even death to humans. Just what breeds of dogs are most apt to be invo...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Dec 15, 2016 |
Drunk driving is a serious problem and has been for many decades. While the formation of advocacy groups like Mothers Against Drunk Driving have led many successes and made progress in getting more people to be aware of the dangers of drunk driving, there is still a long way to go before it i...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Dec 08, 2016 |
Records from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that pedestrians face serious challenges in Clark County. In looking at the time period from 2011 through 2015, a total of nine people on foot lost their lives in Clark County. That represents more pedestrian fatalities than in ...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Dec 02, 2016 |
Indiana residents know that drunk drivers are one of the biggest dangers they may face on the roads today. Despite clear proof that driving a vehicle after consuming alcohol is not safe, too many people continue to make this choice. Sadly, innocent citizens end up being injured or even killed as ...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Dec 02, 2016 |
Heading home after work, you stop for a quick grocery run: Milk, eggs, bread--the usual. Seatbelt on, speed limit observed, you cruise down the main street, eager to get home to your family. Without warning, a car sideswipes you, sending you spinning into the side of a tree. Fortunately you susta...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Nov 24, 2016 |
For several decades now, public awareness of the dangers associated with drinking and driving has increased thanks in part to the efforts of groups like Mothers Against Drunk Driving. While this is certainly good news, it should not let Indiana residents become too confident in feeling safe when ...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Nov 17, 2016 |
Many Indiana residents cherish their four-legged family members, especially dogs. Known for their companionship, dogs can indeed be loyal and loving pets. They can also, however, be very dangerous animals. Despite what some want to believe, certain dog breeds seem more prone to exhibiting vicious...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Nov 11, 2016 |
You can begin the long drive by heading south on Interstate 65 out of Jeffersonville. About 600 miles and 10 hours later, if you have made the proper highway changes, you will come to Colleton County, South Carolina.
The rural area is where a recent tractor-trailer accident resulted in four deat...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Nov 10, 2016 |
For Indiana residents, the upcoming holiday season can be a deadly time on the road as drunk driving can sometimes become an even bigger danger at this time of year. However, there continue to be problems presented on areas roads by negligent drivers who choose to get behind the wheel of vehicles...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Nov 02, 2016 |
No doubt by now you have seen the recent news about Samsung's Galaxy Note 7. Even after Samsung issued numerous recalls, replacements continued to burn consumers or caught fire. Now, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has banned the product from airliners. Anyone who brings the device on b...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Oct 27, 2016 |
According to the CDC, 4.5 million dog bite injuries happen every year in the United States alone, some of them severe and long-lasting injuries. However, that doesn't mean 4.5 million dog bite injury cases are brought forward every year. Many people may not realize that dog bites are considered p...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Oct 26, 2016 |
Indiana State Police say they see it more and more as they patrol our state's interstate highways: distracted driving. And when those distracted drivers are behind the wheels of 80,000-pound tractor-trailers, the risk of truck accidents involving injuries and fatalities is enormous.
State tr...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Oct 18, 2016 |
With an abundance of high school and college students in and around Jeffersonville, we well know that teenagers are often not as careful as they should be when they are behind the wheel. Sometimes they are reckless and sometimes they simply are not paying enough attention to signs, weather, traff...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Oct 14, 2016 |
Interstate 65 rolls through Jeffersonville on its way north to the Great Lakes and south to the Gulf of Mexico. As we all know, traffic on the highway is fast and dangerous.A young mother of two was recently driving north of us on I-65 when she heard a noise coming from her SUV. So she pulled...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Sep 19, 2016 |
Residents in and around the Louisville area have likely heard about the dangerous driving behavior known as distracted driving. Annually, drivers who are busy texting on cellphones, tuning the radio and talking to passengers are responsible for causing traffic accidents in which thousands of driv...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Sep 15, 2016 |
Bicycling is not only an enjoyable pastime for adults and children alike, but also a healthy and convenient way to travel for many Hoosiers. Additionally, according to studies, it is increasingly common, especially for commuting. Unfortunately, though, despite efforts at safety precautions, bicyc...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Sep 09, 2016 |
A growing number of Hoosiers across Indiana are realizing the benefits of riding bicycles to get back and forth. Not only is it a great method of exercise, but it is also a smart decision in an attempt to save money on gas prices. In addition, it is beneficial for the environment. Amid all of tho...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Sep 02, 2016 |
Under the theory of premises liability, a property owner may be legally liable for a Hoosier's injuries following a slip-and-fall accident on their property. This applies not only to residential property owners, but also to commercial property owners, such as those who own grocery stores or o...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Aug 24, 2016 |
In the immediate wake of a traffic accident, your focus should be on tending to and recovering from your injuries. In addition to visiting the doctor to obtain a diagnosis and receive treatment for your injuries, it's also important to contact your insurance company.
With slogans like "you'r...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Aug 18, 2016 |
Hoosiers may seek out the adventures of waterparks over the course of the hot summer season, as many families do. Unfortunately, what should have been a fun family day at the waterpark for one Kansas family ended in tragedy, following a deadly accident. A 10-year-old boy died while riding on the ...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Aug 10, 2016 |
Car accident victims may need help in many forms. First and foremost, they may need medical attention from emergency medical professionals. Additional medical care may be required, necessitating the experience of surgeons and specialists. They may require the assistance of police officers to perf...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Aug 03, 2016 |
Men and women who enjoy riding motorcycles in Indiana undoubtedly love the freedom and flexibility they provide. Unfortunately, however, motorcycles also come with risks of dangerous motorcycle collisions.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tracks the occurrence of both i...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Jul 27, 2016 |
Hoosier drivers may be interested in a new survey released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety regarding the overwhelming prevalence of road rage throughout the country. According to a recently released survey, almost eight of every 10 drivers admit that within the last year, they have expre...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Jul 21, 2016 |
Motorcycle riders in Indiana and Kentucky undoubtedly know that there are potential risks to riding a motorcycle. Unfortunately, sometimes these risks may lead to motorcycle accidents.
Frighteningly, motorcyclists are often at the mercy of other drivers on the road, as approximately two-thirds o...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Jul 15, 2016 |
Kentuckiana drivers have undoubtedly heard about the dangers of distracted driving. From texting and driving, to fiddling with radio dials, to passenger noise, distractions can be deadly. Unfortunately, one family has learned this reality following a recent deadly collision involving a motor vehi...