Truck Accidents Defending the Commonwealth

Our Bowling Green truck accident attorneys help people across the state receive compensation to pay for their medical bills and recovery, or a family member’s funeral expenses and death benefits if a loved one succumbs to their injuries.

Bowling Green Truck Accident Attorneys

Truck Accident Claims in Kentucky

Truck accidents tend to result in some of the most devastating injuries imaginable, which can lead to costly medical treatment and the of loss one’s ability to function as they did before the crash. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), over 4,000 people died in large truck crashes in 2018. Only 16% of those fatalities were the driver or another occupant of a truck whereas 67% were occupants of passenger vehicles and 15% were either a pedestrian, bicyclist, or motorcyclist. This goes to show that commercial trucks and other large vehicles usually do the most damage to whatever or whomever they hit due to their massive size and weight. The consequences that result are severe, often leading to permanent injury and wrongful death.

At Kentucky Injury Law Center, we fight for the rights of those who have been injured or killed in truck accidents. Contact us today to schedule your free case evaluation.

Types of Truck Accidents

Some of the most common types of truck accidents in Kentucky are:

Cargo-related accidents: If a truck’s cargo is improperly loaded or becomes loose while in transit, it can lead to an 18-wheeler toppling over or otherwise crashing.
Head-on collisions: A head-on collision can be caused by anything from a brake failure to driving under the influence.
Jackknife accidents: A jackknife is a type of accident in which a truck’s cab and trailer fold in at the point of separation, making a V shape.
Rear-end collisions: A rear-end accident with a truck can be caused by the truck driver speeding or tailgating, the motorist in front coming to an abrupt stop, or even a manufacturing defect with the truck.
Rollover accidents: If a semi-truck become imbalanced—by improperly loaded cargo, for instance—if can topple over, potentially leading to a multi-vehicle pileup.
Side-impact collisions: Unlike head-on collisions, in which your car’s front provides a barrier between you and a truck, people in side-impact crashes are often situated closer to the impact area, making them more vulnerable to injury.
Underride accidents: An underride occurs when a vehicle goes under a commercial truck, cutting off the car’s roof and killing the occupants.

Determining Liability

Commercial trucking operations are possible due to many entities working together, meaning multiple parties can be responsible for a truck accident.

These include the:

Truck driver
Truck owner
Trucking company
Loading company
Truck manufacturer
Truck parts manufacturer

To determine who is responsible for paying the compensation you need to cover your medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and other accident-related costs, you must first be able to identify who or what caused your accident. Was it an irresponsible truck driver who drank on the job? Did the trucking company pressure the driver to drive overtime, leading to driver fatigue? Did an unbalanced cargo load cause the truck to rollover?

A Kentucky Injury Law Center lawyer can help you determine liability by investigating the crash and collecting evidence that proves who is responsible. A lawyer can also handle legal paperwork and other matters on your behalf so you can focus on your recovery and rehabilitation.

Common Causes

A truck accident can be caused by many factors, ranging from driver error to equipment failure. Because trucks involve so many moving parts, it can be difficult to determine what exactly caused an accident without a thorough investigation.

Common truck driver errors that result in truck accidents include:

Distracted driving
Failure to obey traffic rules
Fatigue
Lack of experience
Lack of training
Poor judgment
Alcohol- or drug-impaired driving
Speeding

Other contributing causes to truck accidents in Kentucky include:

Improper cargo loading
Mechanical defects
Poor truck maintenance
Driving in a truck driver’s blind spot

Get in touch with us today to schedule your free case evaluation. We’ll help you get back on your feet.

Our Reviews

“They are trustworthy and of the highest integrity. They never lied to me nor tried to mislead me about what they could or could not do.”
- William J.
“Quality Representation”
- Brenda P.
“Timothy Stevenson is a fantastic attorney. He was able to take a really stressful situation and make it to where I understood what was going on, and did not feel out of control.”
- Sara J.

Accident in Company Truck Settlement $150,000
J.W. had worked as a truck driver for over 10 years when he was involved in an accident while driving. J.W. thought he would be ok and did not seek immediate attention; however, that turned out not to be the case. He sought medical treatment and even though the insurance carrier paid for some of the medical treatment, it quickly paid its own doctor to state all of J.W.’s symptoms were not related to the accident.
Injured Delivery Person
It started with a call –someone had slammed into the back of our client’s car while the client was on the job. The other driver had tried to pass our client over a solid yellow line because he didn’t see that she was turning. Our client had neck surgery and didn’t know what to do.
Settlement for Hydraulic Equipment Injury $150,000
K.G. injured his neck while working on hydraulic equipment. Initially, the insurance carrier argued that his neck condition was a degenerative condition and that it was not responsible for paying for any medical treatment.
Settlement for Utility Lineman Falling on the Job $100,000
N.W. suffered serious injuries after falling from 20 feet working as a utility lineman. The insurance company paid for N.W.’s medical bills and paid him TTD income benefits when N.W. was released from work, the insurance carrier sent him a settlement offer for $20,000.00 to settle his work compensation claim.
Severed Thumb on the Job Settlement $70,000
Like many injured workers, J.H. thought his employer would take care of him after injury severing part of his thumb while helping the employer is a secondary business. The employer tried to claim that J.H. was not an employee of the secondary business and the insurance company denied giving J.H. any income or medical benefits.
Shoulder Injury Settlement $150,000
A.M. was an employee of a government agency in Louisville. He injured his shoulder at work and was not sure what the next steps were to take as he did not think he could return to his old job.
Workers' Compensation for a Police Officer $150,000
Our client was a 30 year veteran for law enforcement officer whose career ended after a tragic shooting. The officer had worked his way up the chain of command, starting as a patrol officer and ending as a Lieutenant.
Workers' Compensation for Traumatic Brain Injury $350,000
J.P. had been a hard worker all his life. He had worked at his employer for over 26 years, rarely missing a day. However, it only took one day for his life to change when a compressed coil spring got loose and struck him in the head, causing to fall and injure his back as well. J.P. suffered both a traumatic brain injury and traumatic back injury requiring several surgeries.
Workers' Compensation Settlement $130,000
J.D. approached Kentucky Injury Law Center after the insurance denied his claim. JD had previously undergone back surgery but had fully recovered from that surgery when he injured his back while working for his new employer.

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They are trustworthy and of the highest integrity. They never lied to me nor tried to mislead me about what they could or could not do.
- William J.
Timothy Stevenson is a fantastic attorney. He was able to take a really stressful situation and make it to where I understood what was going on, and did not feel out of control.
- Sara J.
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