Fighting Insurance Companies in Truck Accident Cases
Many people think that truck crashes are just like car crashes, only larger. They are partially correct. Unfortunately, getting involved in a truck accident on an interstate is far more likely to end in catastrophic injuries or death, but truck accident claims are different in legal respects, too. You will be fighting for damages against a large corporation and the insurance company that will argue aggressively that their driver wasn't at fault.
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Because of the commercial entities involved, truck accident litigation does present some unique challenges. At Whitfield & Cox, we know the trucking industry and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act (FMCSA) regulations to which truckers and company owners must adhere.
"We use the latest accident reconstruction and trial presentation technology to present strong, clear evidence that you deserve full and fair money damages." — Attorney John Whitfield
If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident involving a semi-truck or other commercial vehicle on I-65 or other road or highway in Kentucky, put us to work for you. We offer a free consultation and represent clients on a contingency basis. You won't pay attorney fees unless we help you recover money in a settlement or jury trial.
For more than 25 years, our trial lawyers have earned a successful record of verdicts and settlements against many interstate motor carriers. We handle personal injury and wrongful death cases that involve negligence, such as:
- Driver error and driver fatigue
- Unlicensed driver or inadequate training
- Drunk driving, DUI accidents
- Faulty equipment or equipment failure due to improper truck maintenance
- Improper loading, load shift
What We Can Do
Every truck driver is required by law to keep a driver's log. If we look at the log right before the accident, we can discover how long the driver had been on the road, or when he had his last drink. We also look for any log book omissions. Companies only keep these logs for a certain number of days. If you are thinking of bringing a lawsuit against a trucking company, you have no time to lose.
When a driver gets behind the wheel of a big rig or tractor trailer, there is a great deal of risk involved. Everyone in the business — the driver, the company who hires him, and the commercial vehicle leasing company — is aware of the risk. They know that if the driver gets into an accident, the damages are going to be high. If they are smart, they insure their vehicles accordingly.
When we bring a truck accident lawsuit, we make it our business to track down every possible source of compensation. We also conduct our own investigation so that we can find the party who is truly responsible for the damage.
To find out more about how we can help you, contact us today for a free cases evaluation. Our offices are in Madisonville and we handle truck accident cases throughout Kentucky.
COURT COSTS AND CASE EXPENSES WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CLIENT.
