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KY Tops 10,000 Truck Wrecks Annually
The following news item appeared in the Louisville Courier-Journal in late October of 2009, but was so small that most readers probably missed it:
"Interstate 65 reopened early Wednesday after an accident shut it down in both directions late Tuesday night, a MetroSafe Communications supervisor said.
He said a tractor-trailer truck rolled into another vehicle in the northbound lanes at hospital curve, and that an injury was involved but he had no other details.
The accident occurred shortly after 11:30 p.m. and the highway reopened about 1:45 a.m."
Unfortunately, this undersized story is just a glimpse into what has become a big problem for drivers in Kentucky. Statistics say there are more than 10,000 wrecks involving trucks and semi trucks - also called tractor-trailers and 18-wheelers - in our state each year. Like the one in the above story, many of these crashes involve injuries or even death.
Because of the additional regulations governing commercial vehicles - as well as complications that can arise in matters involving commercial drivers licenses and the contracts those drivers may have with private shipping companies - the litigation that results from these kinds of accidents can be time-consuming and intricate.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a wreck with a semi truck or another commercial automobile, you need an attorney with the experience and resources to handle these kinds of cases.
At Hurt, Crosbie & May we have more than eight decades of combined experience helping people who've been injured on the roads of Kentucky. Before you go to court on your Kentucky tractor trailer accident case, contact us for an initial consultation.
Wrecks involving 18-wheelers and commercial "box trucks" can result from any number of factors, including:
- Driver negligence
- Alcohol and drug use
- Improper or unsecured cargo
- Overloading
- Mechanical problems
- Road hazards
In semi truck and commercial vehicle accidents, statutes of limitations may also apply. If injured parties don't file their claims on time, they could forfeit their rights to financial compensation. For this reason, it is vital that you obtain the services of a qualified professional attorney when considering legal action against a driver or a trucking company.
The lawyers and dedicated staff at Hurt, Crosbie & May can provide this service. Not only do we offer top-notch legal counsel, but we tailor our efforts to the individual needs of each client. When you work with us, we'll listen to you, respond to your questions completely and in a timely manner and we'll help plot the course most likely to reach a
successful outcome in your case.
We're open, honest and we get results.
Hurt, Crosbie & May offers convenient locations in Lexington and Louisville and we represent clients throughout the state of Kentucky. If you need an attorney, contact us today or call 1 866 239 0039 to schedule a consultation.
Hurt, Crosbie & May serves clients in Kentucky, including the following areas:
Cities: Lexington, Nicholasville, Georgetown, Richmond, Winchester, Louisville, Frankfort, Lawrenceburg, Cynthiana, Mt. Sterling, Versailles, Paris, Stanton, Harrodsburg, Clay City, Wilmore, Berea.
Counties: Fayette, Jessamine, Scott, Jefferson, Madison, Franklin, Woodford, Shelby, Anderson, Clark, Mercer, Powell, Garrard, Bourbon, Montgomery, Spencer, Estill.
Hurt, Crosbie & May serves clients in Kentucky, including the following areas:
Cities: Lexington, Nicholasville, Georgetown, Richmond, Winchester, Louisville, Frankfort, Lawrenceburg, Cynthiana, Mt. Sterling, Versailles, Paris, Stanton, Harrodsburg, Clay City, Wilmore, Berea.
Counties: Fayette, Jessamine, Scott, Jefferson, Madison, Franklin, Woodford, Shelby, Anderson, Clark, Mercer, Powell, Garrard, Bourbon, Montgomery, Spencer, Estill.
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- Demonstration of texting while driving | Major Cause of KY traffic accidents
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