A firefighter was recently injured after a tractor trailer accident on the Western Kentucky Parkway near Leitchfield, Kentucky.  Local police and fire departments were responding to a truck accident after the driver of the truck had fallen asleep at the wheel.  The tractor trailer was carrying a load of 54 cattle, and the firefighter was pinned against the truck by a bull who had escaped the wreckage. The truck had been reported by motorists to have been swerving just before losing control.

We are thankful no other motorists were injured in the truck accident, and that the firefighter is expected to quickly recover.  However, this accident highlights the risks we all face on rural state routes throughout Kentucky.  The accident occurred near 11:00 am, and yet the cause of the accident was reported as driver fatigue.

HLH attorneys have handled many tractor trailer accidents due to driver fatigue which have resulted in serious and often catastrophic injuries.  Driver fatigue is one of the leading causes of truck accident injuries.  When a driver loses control of their vehicle serious consequences often follow.  The sheer weight and momentum of a tractor trailer colliding with other vehicles can quickly result in serious injuries or a wrongful death.

Truck accidents across Western Kentucky present significant legal challenges requiring skilled and experienced personal injury attorneys.  There are often many layers of insurance between the driver, the owner of the truck and those responsible for fleet maintenance and safety.  Our skilled injury attorneys thoroughly investigate all aspects of the accident to determine the cause and parties who may have contributed.

We are thankful the firefighter will make a full recovery from the injuries he suffered after a tractor trailer accident on the Western Kentucky Parkway near Leitchfield, and that no other vehicles or injuries were involved.

If you or someone you love is injured in a truck accident in Louisville, Central or Western Kentucky we invite you to review the strong recommendations of the legal industry and former clients and contact HLH or call (866) 583-9701 to speak with one of our experienced attorneys for a free consultation.