There was a multiple vehicle collision in Campbellsburg, earlier this week. A pickup truck was traveling on I-71 and suddenly crossed the median and collided with a tractor trailer. Another vehicle swerved to miss the pickup and ran into two other vehicles.
This is one of those interesting circumstances in which a passenger vehicle crashed into a tractor trailer. However, with numerous vehicles involved, the question of liability gets fairly complicated.
The trucking company has a claim for damages against the driver of the pickup truck. Unfortunately, the driver of the smaller truck was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene. However, the insurance coverage was still in effect, so that will be the 1st liability claim.
The vehicle which swerved to miss the original two, may also has a claim against the deceased driver’s insurance coverage. However, when this vehicle struck the other two vehicles, it assumed liability for the damages to the last two.
In legal terms, “damages” refers to both the property damage to the vehicles themselves and any medical bills resulting from the collision.
Whether it’s a multiple vehicle collision in Campbellsburg, or anywhere else in the region, the legal team at Hargadon, Lenihan and Herrington is very experienced at handling complex wrecks. We have the resources to hire the right accident reconstruction experts. We’ll use their findings to establish the true facts of the collision. Our vehicle accident lawyers know how to build an effective case in an effort to get you the settlement or verdict you deserve.
Our firm is based in Louisville, but we handle cases throughout Kentucky and many other states. We understand complicated federal motor vehicle transportation regulations, in addition to the more common state and local laws. When a tractor trailer is involved, the experience of attorneys handling your case are important.
In this Campbellsburg collision, it would appear that the tractor trailer driver was not at fault. However, in many such cases, the facts are not always what they seem. When significant injuries, traffic fatality and other issues are involved, experience matters. Hargadon, Lenihan and Herrington is Louisville’s oldest plaintiff’s personal injury firm. When experience matters, you and your family can rely on our team. Our phone number is (502) 583-9701. We’re ready to speak with you.