Truck Accidents

Western Kentucky Truck Accident Attorneys

Supporting accident victims for over 23 years

Many people think that truck crashes are just like car crashes, only larger. They are partially correct. Unfortunately, a jackknifed eighteen wheeler on the Western Kentucky Parkway is more likely to cause fatality than your average Honda Civic. Because of the commercial entities involved, truck accident litigation does present some unique challenges.

At Whitfield & Cox, our lawyers know the trucking industry. They know the interstate commerce regulations to which all trucking companies must comply. If you or someone you love has been hurt in a semi truck wreck on I-65 or anywhere else in Kentucky, call Whitfield & Cox for a free consultation. There are no attorney fees until you get compensation.

Truck Accident Lawsuits

Over the last 23 years, we have sued many interstate motor carriers for negligence. We handle cases that involve

• Driver error and driver fatigue
• Bad hiring of inadequate drivers
• Drunk driving
• Rollover
• Faulty equipment or equipment failure due to improper truck maintenance
• Improper loading, load shift
• Wrongful death
• Tread separation

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 crash 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, call us today for a free cases evaluation. There are no attorney fees until you get recovery.

Contact a Western Kentucky Truck Accident Attorney for a free consultation.