The number of truck accidents has increased by 20% over the past two decades according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. If you have suffered an injury as a result of a trucking accident, it's important that you understand your rights as you navigate...
Trucking Accidents: What Causes Them and Who to Hold Liable
When an automobile is involved in an accident with a truck, the aftermath can be devastating. A tractor trailer weighs as much as 80,000 pounds--sixteen times more than the average car. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has enacted special laws...
What Do I Need to File a Tractor Trailer Accident Lawsuit?
The average commercial tractor-trailer weighs about 80,000 lbs - more than 26 times the average automobile. As a result, most auto accidents involving tractor-trailers end in catastrophic losses. If you have been in a tractor trailer accident in Kentucky, you are most...
Why Does My Insurance Have To Pay My Medical Bills When The Other Driver Was At Fault?
Kentucky is what we call a no-fault state. This does not mean that nobody was at fault in an accident; however, it does mean that your insurance is required to pay the first $10,000.00 of medical bills and/or lost wages. This seems counter-intuitive, particularly if...
Do I Need to See a Doctor After My Auto Accident? I Feel Fine.
If you are severely injured in an auto accident, then calling 911 is a matter of course. But if you were in a minor accident, you may question the necessity of seeing a doctor after an auto accident in Kentucky. It may seem to save you time and energy to avoid the...
What You Need to Know When Suing a Truck Company
Auto accidents involving a commercial truck are different than a standard car accident when it comes to pursuing legal action. Suing a trucking company requires a few extra investigative steps that may require an attorney's legal experience in dealing with trucking...
Car Accident Compensation: How to Increase Your Settlement
Negotiating car accident compensation can be confusing. It is important to know how the process works so you receive fair compensation. Getting the most out of your settlement will help you cover your medical expenses as well as any time you may have lost at work....
Car Accident Compensation- Don’t Say These 5 Things to Insurance Companies
Being in an auto accident is one of the most stressful things that can happen to even the most experienced drivers. No matter how defensively you drive, some accidents are unavoidable. Getting in an accident is traumatizing enough, but going through the claim process...
What are my rights as a passenger in a car accident?
If you've been involved in a car accident, understanding your rights as a passenger can be a difficult undertaking. To help you navigate through the process a little easier, our Kentucky Accident Attorneys have put together the following guide:...
Kentucky Is A No Fault State. What Does That Mean For Me After A Car Accident?
A lot of clients will tell us that they were injured in a motor vehicle accident but didn't receive the medical treatment they needed because they didn't have health insurance. We inform them that in fact they did have coverage. It is required by law that everyone who...



