Personal Injury Attorney in Lexington, KY

Personal Injury Practice Areas We Cover

Our personal injury law firm offers decades of experience with a wide variety of Kentucky personal injury claims. Some of the most common kinds of accident claims our firm handles include:

• Car accidents — Crashes account for a significant number of personal injury claims in Lexington. They are also the types of claims that insurance companies are most prepared to fight. Most car crashes stem from the negligence of one driver, but an insurer will often try to attribute a greater share of negligence to victims in such collisions.
• Truck accidents — Commercial trucks are large, heavy vehicles, prone to mechanical failures and when they collide with smaller passenger vehicles, the results can be devastating. Multiple parties, from the driver to the company that employed them, third-party maintenance companies, cargo loaders, or others could share responsibility for a crash. Because these claims can be complicated, it is crucial to hire an experienced personal injury attorney to represent you if you’ve been hurt.
• Motorcycle accidents — Motorcycles are far smaller than most other motor vehicles on the road, so people riding them are far more susceptible for major injuries than occupants of other types of vehicles. Unfortunately, the motorcyclist is often unfairly blamed for a collision even when they were not at fault. It’s vital to have a personal injury attorney on your side to help combat unfair biases against motorcycle riders and help you seek the compensation you’re owed.
• Bicycle accidents — People of all ages in Kentucky enjoy riding bikes, but accidents involving bikes and motor vehicles are unfortunately common. If a cyclist is hurt in a collision with a car or truck, in a dooring accident, or hurt by a defective road condition, they deserve the experienced legal representation our firm can provide.
• Pedestrian accidents — Pedestrians trust that drivers will operate their vehicles responsibly and avoid hitting them. If a driver is distracted, intoxicated, driving aggressively, or fails to obey the rules of the road, a pedestrian could be severely hurt or killed.
• Boating accidents — From Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park in Carlisle to Fort Boonesborough State Park in Richmond to General Butler State Resort Park in Carrollton, Kentucky has no shortage of waterways for recreational boating. While these can often be fun activities, operator negligence or mechanical issues can lead to accidents causing severe injuries.
• Maritime injuries — If you work on the water for a living, personal injury matters may fall under the jurisdiction of maritime or admiralty law. Injured seamen are generally not eligible for workers’ compensation, but they could be entitled to maintenance and cure as well as other benefits under the Jones Act.
• Slip and fall accidents — Falls are routinely one of the most common causes of injuries in Lexington, Kentucky and the United States in general. Dangerous conditions allowed by premises owners can cause these accidents.
• Dog bites — Personal injury lawyers often handle dog bite claims because an insurance company or an uninsured dog owner typically will try to underpay a victim. Kentucky is considered a strict liability state when it comes to dog bites. This means that a dog owner can be responsible for damages regardless of whether a dog has previously bitten anybody or displayed violent tendencies.
• Product liability — While most consumer products undergo rounds of testing to ensure their safety before they are sold, dangerous or defective products are sometimes introduced into the marketplace. In these instances, injured consumers could have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer or seller.
• Birth injuries — Doctors or hospitals could be liable when a birth injury stems from some kind of medical negligence. Proving a birth injury can be exceptionally challenging, so you will want to be certain to retain an experienced Lexington personal injury attorney.
• Medical malpractice — When you or a loved one has been harmed by the negligent actions of a healthcare professional, you need an experienced medical malpractice lawyer on your side. At our law firm, we have successfully represented many clients in medical malpractice cases. We understand the complex legal issues involved in these cases, and we know how to build a strong case to get the compensation you deserve.
• Wrongful Death — When a loved one dies due to someone else’s negligence or carelessness, it can be a devastating experience. The pain of loss is often compounded by anger and frustration. If you believe your loved one’s death was caused by someone else’s wrongful actions, you may be able to take legal action.

Were you hurt in an accident in Lexington? Time is limited to take action, so contact a Lexington personal injury lawyer at Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer right away to get the legal help you need.