Automobile Accidents | InjuryBoard Louisville

Absolutely. A motorcycle helmet is the most important piece of equipment you can own and wear when riding. Safety helmets save lives by reducing the extent of head and brain injuries in the event of a crash. Make sure your helmet fits comfortably and snugly, and is fastened for the ride. In choosing a helmet, look for the DOT label on the helmet. The DOT label on helmets constitutes the...

A motorcyle driver ran into a Louisville Police Car entering the road after being parked on the sidewalk. The motorcyle accident happened last night. The police officer was not hurt in the accident. The motorcylist was taken to the hospital to be treated for his injuires. The accident happened about 8:15 p.m. and tied up traffic near the intersection for more than half an hour. The police...

Thirty thousand bicyclists are killed or injured each year in the United States. Recently, in Louisville, Kentucky, a bicyclist riding on the Second Street bridge was killed when he collided with an automobile. This tragic death has sparked debate about how to make Louisville a more friendly bike town. Efforts are being made to increase the number of bike lanes throughout downtown. However,...

The August issue of Consumer Reports has a helpful guide on how to prevent neck injuries in a rear-end automobile accident. Here are the top six ways Consumer Reports suggests:1) Buy a car with a good rear-crash rating;2) Adjust the head restraint to fit you;3) Always wear your safety belt;4) Sit upright;5) Don't tailgate; and6) Position yourself for a crash.Neck injuries are the most commonly...

Two young people died this past weekend as a result of injuries from a car wreck . The auto accident occurred near Providence in Western Kentucky. It appears the driver lost control of the vehicle and struck a culvert and the vehicle flipped over. The passenger died at the scene and the driver was taken to Madisonville to the Regional Medical Center, where she later died from injuries due to...

A man was killed in a single car accident near Versailles last week. He was a popular DJ for a Louisville radio station. The radio station had a tribute show in remembrance of the disc jockey. Miller, 50, was traveling south on Ky. 33 near Fords Mill Road just before 7 p.m. yesterday when his car left the road and became airborne, traveling about 34 feet before hitting several trees, a...

A beloved, local minister was killed recently in a car accident when he ran a red light and collided with a pickup truck. The wreck occurred at the intersection of Kentucky and First Streets in Louisville, Kentucky. Reverend Willie Newby was killed in the crash. Two women riding in the pickup were thrown from the vehicle. Both were taken to University Hospital in critical condition, Smiley...

A 14-year-old licensed motorcycle driver was killed in an accident on Louisville Road in Alcoa. According to witnesses he may hav lost control of the motorcycle and crossed the center line in the road. He hit another car and was thrown from his motorcycle. The driver of the car suffered minor injuries. Her passenger was not hurt. The victim only qualified for a Class M Limited motorcycle...

Two cars were involved in an accident on Poplar Level Road in Louisville on Wednesday morning. Two people got out of their car to inspect the damage when they were struck by another car. The driver of that car, the two pedestrians, and another driver involved in the first accident were all taken to University Hospital with minor injuries. Police say standing by your car in an intersection is...