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After a truck crash on a Kentucky highway, it is natural to focus on the driver who hit you, since that is the person you dealt with at the scene. But the company that put that driver on the road can share the blame when its own conduct helped cause the wreck....
If a commercial truck slams into your vehicle on Interstate 65 or the Bluegrass Parkway, your life changes in seconds. The physical injuries from these crashes often lead to staggering medical bills, lost wages and permanent disabilities. Insurance companies know...
A crash between a commercial truck and a passenger vehicle might result in major losses for the parties in the smaller vehicle. Insurance claims after commercial crashes tend to focus primarily on economic damages. The people involved in the wreck worry about the cost...
18-wheeler accidents can be catastrophic. According to the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety, although commercial trucks accounted for just over 4% of all motor vehicle collisions in the state, they were responsible for more than 9% of all traffic-related fatalities....
Semi-trucks are one of the more pressing safety issues on modern roads. They are necessary for the domestic economy, but they generate concerning crash risk for other motorists. While any vehicle can potentially cause a collision, semi-trucks are so large that they...
Trucking accidents in Kentucky can lead to a wide range of injuries due to various factors such as the size and speed of the trucks involved. For example, a typical commercial truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds or more. When a truck collides with a smaller vehicle,...
Commercial trucking accidents in Kentucky cause severe injuries and fatalities. These collisions are especially hazardous for many reasons. Large trucks cause significant damage because of their size and cargo. Additionally, when collisions occur with smaller...
Tragically, 2019 saw the largest number of fatalities in trucking accidents on U.S. highways in more than three decades. Kentucky residents are aware that tractor trailers and other large trucks are commonplace on the roads, which greatly increases the risks...
Perhaps you have never been in a vehicle crash, which, of course, is a good thing. Still, would you know what to do if you were? Here are six steps to take if the unexpected happens and you are the victim of a car accident. 1. Check for injuries Naturally, you will...
A car wreck can ruin an otherwise pleasant day. If you are lucky, you only have to cope with a fender bender. Of course, because a network of freeways, roads and streets crisscross Elizabethtown, vehicles are often moving quickly. As such, you may find yourself...