2022

Alcohol is a leading cause of car accidents and traffic fatalities in Kentucky.  From 2019 to 2020, crash fatalities involving alcohol went up a shocking 38 percent, while the national average rose 14.3 percent.  2020 Drunk Driving Data A total of 4,978 collisions involved alcohol, making it the leading contributing factor in 14.2% of...

Truck accidents are responsible for a significant number of severe injuries and fatalities each year in Kentucky. According to the most recent data from 2020, the Kentucky Transportation Center at the University of Kentucky reported more than 8,700 collisions involving trucks and 106 fatal accidents.  Why Do Truck Accidents Happen in Kentucky? Truck accidents...

Car accidents are an everyday occurrence in Kentucky, with close to 120,000 reported in 2020. As a result, it is critical to know when, where, and why these collisions occur. According to the most recent complete accident statistics reported by the Kentucky Transportation Center at the University of Kentucky for 2020, Kentucky accidents occurred...

If you are involved in an injury accident, you may be entitled to compensation for the harm done to you. The law protects you from being  injured by someone else’s carelessness. If you were hurt in an accident that was not your fault, you may be able to get compensation for your injuries. I...

Insurance claims adjusters are not your friend.  They are trained to delay, deny, and undervalue claims. If you've been in an accident, here are 7 things the insurance company doesn't want you to know: The claims adjuster does not care if you get a fair settlement.  They are trained to delay, deny, and undervalue...

If you are riding on the roads of Kentucky, you might not know of some of the changes that have taken place through the Commonwealth of Kentucky Highway Safety Plan. In this brief article we’ll explore some of these important changes, and how they might impact your experience on the roads. If you have...

Personal watercraft (PWC) and jet skis are a great recreational way to have fun on Kentucky's many lakes and rivers. PWC and jet skis have been described as "the motorcycles of the water" because, like a motorcycle, the experience offers more fun and freedom. And with PWCs now the fastest-growing segment of the boating...

Did you know that more than one person can be at fault in an accident?   And if so, it's still possible to file a personal injury claim? Most car accidents result from one party's negligence; either they ran a red light or were distracted and rear-ended the car in front of them. But sometimes,...

Bryant Law Center has opened a new office in Mayfield to better serve our growing client base in Mayfield and Graves County. "We're really looking forward to serving the fine people of Mayfield and Graves County.  We've always had clients from that area but the demand for our services has grown, and it just...

From world-class boating to record-setting fishing to swimming, skiing and other water sports, Kentucky’s lakes and rivers offer exciting outdoor recreation and fun.  Kentucky’s waterways are also a valuable transportation resource, providing a link to move millions of tons of cargo between the Great Lakes, Canada, Mexico, and the Panama Canal. Kentucky has over...