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For the calendar years 2000 through 2009, amongst 52 metropolitan areas, Louisville has been ranked 19th concerning pedestrian fatalities. In a recent report by Transportation for America, a safety-advocacy organization, the Louisville, Kentucky area had a “pedestrian danger index” rating of 95.7. That rating was based upon 192 pedestrian fatalities from 2000 through 2009. That figure translates to an average annual pedestrian fatality of 1.6 per 100,000 people. The metro Louisville area has approximately 700,000 residents currently in 2011.

Comparing Louisville with other metro areas, Nashville, TN ranked 14th with 204 pedestrian deaths and had a pedestrian danger index of 109.7. Indianapolis, IN ranked 31st with 180 pedestrian deaths and had a pedestrian danger index of 63.5, and Cincinnati, OH ranked 42nd with 172 pedestrian deaths and had a pedestrian danger index of 37.7. The highest ranked cities, which makes them the most dangerous for pedestrians, were Orlando, FL, Tampa, FL, Jacksonville, FL, and Miami, Fl. Orlando’s pedestrian danger index was 255.4.

Kentucky pedestrian fatalities, if involving a motor vehicle striking the pedestrian, have numerous legal recovery options, including automobile insurance policies owned by the deceased pedestrian. If the death is related to a dangerous property condition, then there maybe property owner insurance or business insurance coverage to provide for a legal recovery for the family of the victim. The legal damages that can be claimed and recovered under Kentucky law resulting from pedestrian deaths, which are classified as Kentucky wrongful death claims, can vary based upon the economic factors of the deceased.

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Two people have died from an automobile crash in Lexington, Kentucky. It has been reported that a Mercedes Benz was traveling a high rate of speed after the University of Kentucky Campus Police attempted to stop the vehicle. The auto accident happened on East High Street. As the car traveled at a high rate of speed, the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. The driver of the Mercedes was thrown from the car and died at the scene from those injures. Upon impact with the tree, the car burst into flames. The passenger of the car never made it out of the vehicle, and died in the fire and crash.

It is unknown at this time why the driver may have attempted to avoid the police. However, whatever the driver’s reasons for traveling so fast, it was negligent to do such and appears the cause of this tragic crash. The passenger’s Estate and family will have a Kentucky wrongful death claim against the driver and his insurance company.

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1171697_a_beer_in_a_pub.jpgCecil Johnson of Lancaster, Kentucky, age 61, died late Saturday after his motorcycle left the roadway, struck a ditch and flipped several times. The Kentucky motorcycle accident occurred on Moran Mill Road in Madison County, Kentucky. Alcohol is a suspected factor. This was reported as a single vehicle accident.

Anytime a person is injured or killed in motor vehicle accident, the family of the person killed should have the accident thoroughly investigated. The investigation in cases of single vehicle alcohol related accidents involve where was the person travel from and to. Where had the deceased been drinking. In Kentucky, motorcycle and car accidents that involve alcohol can lead to “dram shop” liability. “Dram Shop” laws are aimed at punishing bars and restaurants that over serve alcohol to persons that then injure themselves or others. Mr. Johnson’s family should investigate the level of alcohol in Cecil Johnson’s body at the time of death, and if such was excessive, then investigate where he’d been drinking.

Wrongful death claims in Kentucky can be brought by the families of persons over served by bars and restaurants.
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570770_metal.jpgAccording to the Kentucky State Police, via a press release, eleven people died in eleven separate Kentucky automobile crashes and Kentucky motor vehicle accidents on Kentucky roadways from Monday, July 25 through Sunday, July 31 of this year.

Families who have lost loved ones in Kentucky car, truck, motorcycle, or motor vehicle accidents have a right to seek legal compensation under the law for the death of a loved one. These types of cases are called “Wrongful Death” claims and the damages that can be sought range from medical bills, to pain & suffering, to lost family income, to punitive (punishment) damages. The legal compensation under Kentucky law will vary depending on the particular facts and circumstances surrounding each accident and death.

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On Sunday evening around 8:48 p.m. a vehicle driven by Antione Nichols, age 27, crossed the center line of Blue Lick Road and struck a vehicle in on coming traffic, resulting in a tragic Lousville car crash. The driver of the other vehicle was not injured, but both Nichols and the passenger in Nichols’ vehicle were injured and taken to the Hospital. Nichols died at the hospital and the passenger is reported to have non-life threatening injures. It is unknown at this time why Nichol’s vehicle crossed over into the lane of on-coming traffic.

Nichol’s passenger has legal rights related to this accident, even if Nichols is the at-fault driver. The passenger will be able to make a claim against Nichol’s insurance company for the medical bills related to the accident, pain & suffering related to the accident, and any lost wages that come from time off work related to the accident. This is a tragic car wreck that has changed families’ lives forever.

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Two women in Calloway County, Kentucky were injured this weekend on Almo Road after a drunk driver crossed the center line and struck their vehicle. Emily Stockwell was transported from the scene of the accident to Murray-Calloway County Hospital, and Rachel Stockwell was airlifted to Vanderbilt Medical Center. The driver of the at fault vehicle was taken to the Calloway County Jail and he was charged with DUI.

The Stockwell ladies will be entitled to be legally compensated for the pain & suffering, medical bills, and lost wages from this accident. Additionally, because this accident involves driving under the influence, Kentucky law will allow the victims, Emily & Rachel Stockwell, to seek punitive damages against the at fault DUI driver. Punitive damages are designed to punish the driver and deter others from committing the same offense.
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Kentucky motorcycle crash: A motorcycle and car accident in Oldham County, Kentucky has resulted in the death of Robert Tooley, Jr., age 42. Mr. Tooley was riding a Suzuki motorcycle shortly after 10:00 p.m. when the accident occurred at the intersection of Ky 146 and Floydsburg Road. Mr. Tooley has been reported to have been wearing all necessary safety gear, including a helmet. The Nissan Maxima that that collided with Mr. Tooley’s motorcycle was driven by Laura Lindsey, age 18, of Crestwood, Kentucky. Ms. Lindsey was not injured. The accident is still under investigation. Mr. Tooley’s family and his Estate should seek to preserve as much evidence from this accident scene as possible, as they may be able to make a Kentucky wrongful death claim related to this accident.
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A car and a motorcycle collided last Saturday in Louisville, Kentucky, killing the motorcyclist David Woosley, of Louisville, KY. Woosley’s motorcycle was struck by a Saturn on the Watterson Expressway between the Dixie Highway and Cane Run Road exits. The driver of the Saturn, the passenger of Woosley’s motorcycle, and Woosley, were all taken to University Hospital, where Woosley died. Kentucky Motorcycle accidents usually result in serious injuries.

The wreck is still under investigation, and could result in multiple different legal claims, including personal injury claims or a wrongful death claim by Woosley’s family and Estate. Due to the serious nature of this crash, and a death, it is very important for all those potential claims to be handled by experienced legal teams to prepare the cases for presentation and determination as to fault in this accident.
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Johnathan Powell, age 18, of Oldham County, KY, was killed in a single vehicle accident. Powell was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash after the Ford F-250 he was a passenger in hit a guardrail and left the roadway. The driver of the vehicle and another passenger, Clinton Diven, age 18, were thrown from the truck and taken to University Hospital for their injuries. The motor vehicle accident is still under investigation. While the cause of the accident is still unknown, the Powell family and Clinton Diven both will have potential legal claims against the driver of the vehicle for negligence in handling the vehicle, which resulted the death of Powell and the injuries to Diven. Both the Powell family, through the loss of life, and Mr. Diven, through his injuries, will be able to be legally compensated for the damages.
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970476_poolside_1.jpgSix year old Ron-deja Lynn Stevenson was pronounced dead Tuesday at Kosair Childrens Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky after being found Saturday at the bottom of the Holiday Inn Lakeview swimming pool. The cause of death has been determined to be complications from a near drowning. The child had been found in the pool by another child around 10:15 p.m. and was rescued from the bottom of the pool by a man whom was informed that the girl was at the bottom of the pool. The child was given CPR at the scene and transported to Clark Memorial Hospital, stabilized, and then transferred to Kosair Hospital for further treatment. The child however never regained consciousness.

Unsupervised swimming pools can be extremely dangerous. Owners of pools have a duty to protect young children from falling in and drowning. This is yet another example of a tragedy that may have been averted by proper supervision.
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