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Many trucking companies retain drivers who work as independent contractors hauling loads for different companies. Independent contractor truck drivers are still required to carry substantial amounts of liability insurance. You may have the right to pursue a truck accident lawsuit against a truck driver who is an independent contractor.
Trucking accident cases are more complicated than ordinary car accidents. For example, state and federal regulations require trucking companies to keep numerous records of their operations. Truck accident lawyers must review the records after a crash for any evidence of fault, such as truck drivers exceeding their hours-of-service limits and driving while dangerously fatigued or […]
Given the complexities of truck accident claims, having a truck accident attorney handle the claims process on your behalf can lift the burden off you. An experienced personal injury lawyer will have an informed perspective of the fair value of your claim and what is reasonable to expect in the way of compensation. A lawyer […]
In Kentucky, you can file a truck accident lawsuit even if you share some of the fault for the crash. Kentucky follows the pure comparative negligence rule in accident cases, which states that an injured claimant can recover compensation even if they share responsibility for causing their injuries. However, the rule requires a jury or […]
Hiring an established law firm with the resources to invest in developing a truck accident case offers you the best chance of securing the proof needed to prove truck driver negligence. The Kentucky truck accident lawyers at Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer will move quickly to recover all available evidence in your truck accident case. […]
At Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer, our Kentucky Courage™ lawyers represent truck accident victims on a contingency fee basis. Our clients pay nothing upfront to hire our firm. Our truck accident attorneys get paid only if they recover financial compensation for injury victims through a fair settlement or court judgment. Our fee is a percentage […]
This depends on your insurance policy. You may be able to have a rental car provided to you through your policy. As soon as we’re able to identify the insurance company for the at-fault party, we contact them and demand they provide you with a rental car until your vehicle can be repaired or replaced.
In Kentucky, the insurance carrier for the automobile you occupy at the time of the accident is responsible for up to $10,000 in medical bills. That insurance company will seek reimbursement from the at-fault party’s insurance company. If you have health insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare, they may pay your medical expenses. If they do, they […]
There is no easy answer to this question. Many factors, including the degree of the severity of the injuries, the amount of medical expenses and lost wages, and the amount of available insurance coverage, play roles in the amount of compensation you may receive.
Dealing with a big truck accident and the insurance companies is a long process. While the insurance company may offer you a quick check, if you take it, you may be losing out on getting maximum compensation. Before you talk to any insurance company, sign anything, or agree to a quick settlement, let our Kentucky […]