Louisville Commercial Vehicle Accident Attorneys

Any traffic 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. You need a skilled legal professional who can properly present your case so you have the greatest opportunity at recovering the money that can cover your immediate and ongoing medical treatment, lost earnings, and more.

For over 30 years, the Louisville commercial vehicle accident attorneys at Dolt, Thompson, Shepherd & Conway, PSC have fought for individuals and families across Kentucky who have suffered harm or the loss of a loved one due to negligence or wrongdoing. 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 with considerable resources to counteract our claims. Fortunately, our firm has the manpower, financial resources, and experience to take on any opponent in the pursuit of civil justice.

What Is a Commercial Vehicle?

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
• 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

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 Vehicle Accident Lawyer 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.

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. Your Louisville accident lawyer can help you manage that process.

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. 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.

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, 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 Vehicle 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 of Louisville personal injury 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, PSC our skilled Louisville personal injury 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.

Contact a Commercial Vehicle Accident Attorney in Louisville, Kentucky Today

If you have been injured, do not wait to call our offices. Our Louisville accident attorneys serve all of Kentucky and have fought for the injured for over 30 years. At Dolt, Thompson, Shepherd & Conway, PSC, our team of injury attorneys 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.