Car Accidents in Louisville
Our lawyers at John H. Ruby & Associates represent numerous clients in car accidents in Louisville, Kentucky. While representing cases, common denominators such as types of traffic behavior that frequently leading to accidents become apparent. We hope you can be spared from needless injury through some of our accident prevention tips.
How to prevent car accident injury in Louisville
While much of the following seems like common sense or second nature, you would be surprised how many people do not obey these rules.
Keep your attention on the road
Anything that distracts or takes your attention away from driving can potentially cause a car accident in Louisville. Avoid common distractions while driving including:
- Talking on a hand held cell phone
- Texting on a cell phone
- Programming a GPS
- Eating
- Putting on make-up
- Yelling at the kids
- Searching for radio stations
- Bending down to pick up something
- Looking at sights instead of the road
Take safety precautions
- Wear your seat belt
- Ensure your children wear seat beats
- Obey car seat laws for small children
- Adjust side and rear view mirrors to eliminate blind spots before driving
- Drive with both hands on the wheel
- Keep up with maintenance on your car
- Know your car's limits (braking distance, cornering, acceleration)
- Wear sunglasses to cut glare
- Never drive when under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Drive safely
- Keep a safe distance from the car in front of you
- Do not drive when fatigued
- Never run a red light
- Avoid turning left on yellow lights
- Stay out of the passing lane whenever possible
- Look before changing lanes
- Do not overcompensate to avoid objects in the road
- Do not speed
- Obey traffic signs (stop signs, no U-turns, right-of-way, etc.)
While handling a car accident lawsuit in Louisville is our line of business, we hate to see people suffering from serious injuries. We understand that some car accidents are not preventable, no matter how many precautions you take or how defensively you drive.
John H. Ruby & Associates can provide the legal help you need
Do not hesitate to contact our office to discuss your car accident in Louisville. Call 888-314-8437 or email us for assistance. Unless we settle or obtain a verdict, you owe us no fees.