According to the Kentucky State Police collision and injury data, over there have been more than six thousand injured in Jefferson County motor vehicle accidents this year. What should you do if you are injured in a Jefferson County motor vehicle accident? The first and most important thing is to seek a thorough medical evaluation … Continued
What causes most truck accidents in Louisville and what should you do if you are injured in a Kentucky truck accident? The Kentucky State Police keep many statistics associated with commercial truck accidents in our state. There are many common causes of truck accidents, but the primary sources of truck accidents are: Equipment Failures – … Continued
Most people are not aware that federal regulations, as well as private employment conditions, result in random checks and testing Kentucky truck drivers for drugs and alcohol. HLH has provided a lot of information about the serious risks associated with a truck accident. There are federal and state regulations regarding the number of hours a … Continued
Always make an effort to remain visible to avoid a truck accident, especially when passing a commercial vehicle or semi tractor-trailer. As professional drivers truck drivers are trained, and are supposed, to constantly check the areas surrounding their vehicle at all times. However, due to pressures of many on time deliveries and hours of service … Continued
Is the national shortage of truck drivers creating additional risk of a truck accident and injury in Louisville and across Kentucky? The simple answer is “yes.” The American Trucking Association, or ATA, recently reported the “immediate need” for more than 50,000 drivers to keep the nation’s fleet of more than 4 million heavy commercial trucks … Continued
Are there black boxes in Kentucky truck accidents and can this information help with your injury claim? Most of us have heard about black boxes associated with an airplane, but many are surprised to learn most commercial vehicles are also equipped with these devices. The “Engine Control Module” and other electronic logging devices have been … Continued
Are trucking companies liable for accidents involving their drivers? The simple answer is yes, and the experienced truck accident attorneys at Hargadon, Lenihan & Herrington, PLLC (HLH) will name all parties who share liabilities associated with the accident to ensure our clients receive the full and fair settlement or verdict they deserve. Employers are responsible … Continued
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 … Continued
The experience and and investigative teams are a primary reason to hire an experienced HLH Louisville personal injury attorney. There are significant differences between a car accident which involves passenger vehicles and a truck accident. The injuries are usually much more severe when a commercial vehicle or large truck is involved, and the insurance surrounding … Continued
Do truck accidents increase in the summer in Louisville and across the State of Kentucky? There are certainly more vehicles on the road and traveling through our great state during the warm months of the year. Traffic picks up beginning in May and heavy volumes increase into September. This is due to “sunbirds” passing through … Continued
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