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Don’t Let Prom Be a Night of Dangerous Driving

It’s prom season in the spring, and the reality is that many of the teens that are going to be driving may not make great decisions before getting behind the wheel. They’re new to driving and young enough that mistakes will happen.
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3 Small Red Flags that Could Still Lead to Divorce

If you and your spouse have not talked about divorce yet, it’s still possible to know when it’s coming. You can watch out for red flags in your relationship that match up with experiences others have had prior to divorce.
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Why You Want to Defend Against Your First Kentucky DUI Charge

Common misconceptions about the legal system can lead people to make problematic decisions when they find themselves in a tough position, such as facing criminal charges due to a traffic stop. Quite a few people believe that a first-time offense of any kind will receive minimal penalties if they plead guilty, provided it was not a violent crime or one that resulted in injury or death to another a person.
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It’s a chilly time of year in Kentucky, and that means that the roads are going to be a little slicker than usual. While widely traveled highways like I-75 may not have many issues in term of slick surfaces, the back roads are a completely different situation.
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There’s a Divorce Waiting Period for Childless Kentucky Couples

Divorce laws are different in every state, which can lead to a lot of confusion for a person who wants to end their marriage. In many states, only couples with minor children have a formal waiting period. However, Kentucky requires that any couple considering divorce undergo a separation prior to the finalization of their divorce.
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The Financial Impact of A Broken Bone in A Car Crash

On the large and varied scale of potential injuries in a car crash, a broken bone may not seem like a very serious issue. After all, compared with a permanent spinal injury or a debilitating traumatic brain injury, a broken bone is easy to diagnose, typically straightforward to treat and possible to fully recover from with adequate medical care and rest.
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Medical Conditions that Can Look Like Impairment to Police

Law enforcement officers have to perform basic medical evaluations during their efforts to enforce impaired driving statutes, which can lead to mistaken arrests for people with certain medical conditions. Officers will take information they have about how alcohol and other drugs affect the human body and compare that information to the behavior of drivers stopped for enforcement purposes.
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Distracted Driving Leaves Thousands Killed or Injured Each Year

Distracted driving has gone from being an almost unknown risk on the roads to being one of the most serious concerns for modern safety. A federal analysis of crash data shows that drunk drivers cause 10,265 fatal crashes each year, while distracted drivers cause 3,477 fatal crashes.
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