Category Archives: Truck Accidents
The Difference Between “Negligence” and “Gross Negligence” in Indiana Personal Injury Cases
To win a personal injury case in Indiana, or any other state, you need to prove that the defendant was somehow “negligence.” Ordinary negligence means the defendant violated some duty of care owed to the plaintiff by law. A simple example would be a driver who runs a stop sign and causes an accident… Read More »
Could an Addiction to Pain Medication Affect Your Kentucky Truck Accident Lawsuit?
It is no secret that truck accidents often result in serious, life-threatening injuries to the victims, many of whom were driving or riding in smaller vehicles with few protections against the weight of an 80,000-pound tractor-trailer. It is also a sad truth that these victims often become addicted to pain medication as they struggle… Read More »
How Long Do You Have to File a Truck Accident Lawsuit in Kentucky?
When you are in the process of recovering from a serious truck accident, you may want to think about possibly filing an insurance claim or a personal injury lawsuit. Unfortunately, time does not stop for you or anyone else. Both the law and the insurance company have strict deadlines that must be followed by… Read More »
How Improperly Secured Cargo Can Lead to a Kentucky Semi-Truck Crash
Truck accidents are not always the result of negligence on the part of the truck driver. For example, a driver may lose control of their tractor-trailer if its cargo was not properly loaded. In that scenario, the company responsible for loading the vehicle may be at-fault if the driver (or other individuals) sustained serious… Read More »
Does Kentucky Auto Insurance Cover an Accident That Occurs While Working on a Vehicle?
In Kentucky, drivers have the option of purchasing “no-fault” insurance coverage under the Kentucky Motor Vehicle Reparations Act (MVRA). Under the MVRA, your auto insurance company must pay you certain medical and lost income benefits in the event of a car accident without regard to who was at fault for the crash. In that… Read More »
Fatal Indiana Semi-Truck Accident Leads to Criminal Conviction, Wrongful Death Settlement
Semi-truck drivers have a difficult job that requires them to spend long hours on the road hauling cargo. Obviously, the longer a driver spends behind the wheel, the more fatigue sets in and dulls their reflexes. And without proper rest, a tired driver is far more likely to cause a fatal semi-truck accident. Couple… Read More »
Could a Criminal Prosecution Affect Your Right to Seek Compensation in a Kentucky Truck Accident Lawsuit?
Personal injury lawsuits are civil matters. This means that many of the protections afforded criminal defendants–such as the Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination–do not apply in the context of a personal injury case. That said, there are situations where a civil defendant may face criminal liability for the same accident, and that can affect… Read More »