Louisville Commercial Vehicle Accident Attorneys

Fight for Just Compensation with the Help of an Experienced Louisville Commercial Vehicle Accident Lawyer

Any automobile accident can cause serious injuries and the need for attorney representation to pursue fair compensation – and this is particularly true when it comes to collisions with commercial vehicles. Victims who suffer traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, permanent injuries, and other serious injuries in devastating crashes need a skilled legal professional who can effectively fight for the money that can cover their immediate and ongoing medical treatment, lost earnings, and more, including compensation for pain and suffering.

For over 30 years, the Louisville commercial vehicle accident attorneys at Dolt, Thompson, Shepherd, Conway & Stanton, PSC have fought for individuals and families across Kentucky who have suffered harm or the loss of a loved one due to other drivers’ negligence or wrongdoing, including truck driver negligence, which accounts for a significant portion of these accidents. We fight to recover compensation for injury victims and families after all types of commercial motor vehicle accidents, including (but not limited to):

• Head-on collisions
• Jackknife accidents
• Rear-end collisions
• Rollover crashes
• Underride accidents

We are the firm other attorneys come to with their most complex cases, and commercial vehicle accident claims often fall in this category. With these cases, we often have to deal with large corporations and insurance carriers with considerable resources to counteract our claims. Fortunately, our firm has the manpower, financial resources, and experience to take on all responsible parties in the pursuit of civil justice.

We Handle All Types of Commercial Truck Accident Cases in Kentucky

While most people think of commercial vehicles as large trucks or buses used to transport goods and passengers, the definition can be extended to include any type of motor vehicle used for these purposes. This can include vans, pickup trucks, or smaller vehicles used by an employee of a company to carry out their job duties.

Our Louisville commercial vehicle accident lawyers take on cases involving:

• Delivery vans and delivery trucks
• Tractor-trailers
• Semi-trucks
• Tanker trucks
• Dump trucks
• Garbage trucks
• School buses
• Commuter buses
• Construction vehicles
• Pickup trucks
• Flatbeds
• Taxi cabs
• Uber, Lyft, and other rideshares

Driver Fatigue and Distracted Driving Are Common Factors in Semi-Truck Accidents and Other Commercial Vehicle Collisions

In all cases, proving why the accident occurred and determining liability is critical for seeking just compensation after a semi-truck crash or another commercial vehicle accident. Oftentimes, this will involve proving that the truck driver or other commercial driver was either fatigued or distracted behind the wheel, which are leading causes of serious accidents, especially in the trucking industry. Fatigued driving often results from violations of the FMCSA hours of service rules, and distracted driving includes using a cell phone while driving, both of which are FMCSA violations.

But, while these are among the leading causes of commercial truck accident victims’ injuries, these are by no means the only potential grounds for filing a personal injury claim. When you hire an experienced trucking accident attorney at our law firm to represent you, your attorney will investigate all potential grounds for filing an insurance claim. Depending on the circumstances, these may include:

• Failure to comply with Kentucky’s traffic laws (including aggressive driving and reckless driving)
• Failure to comply with the federal trucking regulations enforced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
• Defective truck parts and other defective vehicle components (including defective components on passenger cars used for ridesharing)

These issues, among many others, can cause accidents resulting in severe injuries leading to substantial medical expenses, lost earnings (including future lost wages), pain and suffering, and other financial and non-financial losses. If you have a claim, our Louisville commercial vehicle accident lawyers will fight to hold all potentially liable parties accountable for the full compensation you deserve, including those responsible due to improper truck maintenance, brake failure, or defective truck parts from the truck manufacturer.

Commercial Vehicle Insurance Requirements in Kentucky

Insurance is a mandatory requirement for private and commercial vehicle owners in Kentucky. Maintaining a valid vehicle registration is contingent on maintaining an insurance policy. While insurance policies may vary depending on the type of commercial vehicle, the minimum requirement for all commercial vehicle policies is as follows:

• A limit of $25,000 to cover all damages arising from bodily injury sustained by one person
• A limit of $50,000 to cover all damages arising from bodily injury sustained by all persons in one accident
• A limit of $25,000 to cover property damage or destruction

How Can a Louisville Commercial Truck Accident Attorney Help?

Although Kentucky is a no-fault auto insurance state, disputes can still arise when seeking compensation for damages resulting from commercial vehicle accidents. Often the severity of injury and value of loss suffered from a commercial vehicle accident exceeds the limits of the insurance coverage, and the insurance companies work very hard to limit the amount of money they have to pay out, especially in complex cases involving large trucking companies.

Having a commercial vehicle attorney in Louisville is the best way to ensure that you get full and fair compensation for any damages you suffer in a commercial vehicle accident. Even if your case does not go to trial, your lawyer can represent you in all communications with the insurance companies to ensure that your interests are protected.

In a commercial vehicle accident, it is likely that you will be dealing with many insurance companies, as well as navigating complex liability issues involving commercial truck drivers, truck drivers’ employers, and potentially multiple liable parties. Your Louisville accident lawyer can help you manage that process, including gathering crucial evidence such as police reports, electronic black box data, and trucking company maintenance records.

You Could Have a Claim Against Multiple Liable Parties After a Serious Truck Collision

Because Kentucky is a comparative negligence state, every defendant involved in a commercial vehicle accident case will try to reduce their fault so in order to limit their financial obligation to you. Trucking companies and other businesses will point the finger at each other, and they may even blame you for your own injuries. Having an experienced lawyer with the resources to fully investigate the accident and gather evidence to prove your claim, will protect you from these common defense tactics to avoid paying you what you deserve. If multiple parties share liability for your accident, our lawyers can seek to hold all at-fault parties duly accountable.

Truck accidents frequently result in catastrophic injuries, and our team understands that large truck accidents differ significantly from regular car accidents, requiring specialized knowledge of trucking collisions and the complexities of tractor-trailer accidents. We are committed to fighting for fair settlement outcomes in your Louisville truck accident case.

How Much Can our Experienced Louisville Commercial Vehicle Accident Attorneys Help You Recover if You Suffered Catastrophic Injuries?

The value of your claim will depend on the damages that you suffered including past and future losses like lost earning capacity. An experienced commercial vehicle accident attorney in Louisville knows how to assess the value of your claim by working with economic experts and medical specialists to determine the extent of your injuries, anticipated medical costs, and intangible economic losses.

At Dolt, Thompson, Shepherd, Conway & Stanton, PSC we have decades of experience as well as the resources to develop compelling cases for the injured victims or wrongful death claims from commercial vehicle accidents.

What Kind of Compensation Is Available In a Commercial Truck Accident Claim?

The insurance company may try to rush you into a settlement, while you may be happy to accept the settlement and put the accident behind you, what the insurance companies offer may not adequately cover your needs. You are entitled to financial compensation that will cover the damages that you suffer because of the accident.

In a commercial vehicle accident claim, our team attorneys fight for maximum compensation for your losses. This can include:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Future lost income
• Property damage
• Emotional pain and suffering
• Loss of enjoyment of life

When you choose Dolt, Thompson, Shepherd, Conway & Stanton, PSC our skilled attorneys will make sure that your claim accounts for the value of your past and future losses so that you are not cheated out of your entitlement.

Schedule a Free Consultation with a Commercial Vehicle Accident Attorney in Louisville, KY Today

If you have been injured in a commercial vehicle accident, do not wait to call our offices. Our accident attorneys serve all of Kentucky and have fought for the injured for over 30 years. At Dolt, Thompson, Shepherd, Conway & Stanton, PSC, our team of lawyers can get to work immediately to protect your interests and pursue the settlement or award you deserve. Contact us online or at (502) 244-7772 today! Your initial consultation is free, and you pay no upfront costs.