Louisville Truck Accident Lawyer

Crashes involving medium to heavy-duty commercial trucks are often life-threatening or fatal. Because of factors like the massive weight and size and heavy onboard cargo carried by these large trucks, when collisions occur, the results can be deadly.

Passengers in other vehicles involved in a truck accident may experience severe physical or mental trauma or even death. Has your life been impacted by a commercial truck accident? If so, the Louisville truck accident lawyers from McCoy & Hiestand, PLC are ready to take on your claim.

Get the answers you need after an accident by contacting our personal injury law firm to take advantage of a free case evaluation to determine if you could be eligible for compensation.

Why Should I Hire a Louisville Truck Accident Attorney?

Unlike typical auto vehicle accident claims lawsuits for commercial truck accidents can be very complex. Many factors, such as large commercial trucking companies, multiple insurance policies, and numerous parties sharing fault, can reduce your chances of collecting compensation if a highly experienced truck accident attorney is not handling your case.

To avoid your personal injury claim from being rejected or undervalued, hire a Louisville truck accident attorney. By doing so, you can increase your eligibility for fair compensation to recover any damages you have suffered.

Furthermore, additional factors like lost wages or permanent disabilities resulting from your truck accident will require a knowledgeable source of wisdom to ensure your family is being offered everything you are entitled to after the accident.

You may wish to consider working with our lawyers if you:

• Believe the accident was not your fault
• Are unable to work temporarily or permanently
• Suffered severe injuries
• Had to go to the emergency room
• Require surgery or treatment
• You are unaware of your legal rights

Speaking to a lawyer for truck accidents is one of the first things to do after a doctor or another medical professional has examined you. It is not uncommon for you to feel scared, overwhelmed, or angry during this difficult time. We can help your family have a better chance of winning a settlement.

During your lawsuit, your lawyer will have many roles to play to ensure the best outcome for your claim. Our truck accident lawyers will handle every aspect of your case from the very beginning, including but not limited to the following:

• Speaking to insurance companies
• Investigating the accident & involved parties
• Collecting critical pieces of evidence
• Tracking your medical bills
• Ensuring doctors document your injuries
• Hiring expert witnesses to testify about your injuries & condition
• Evaluating your claim
• Negotiating on your behalf
• Helping with property damage insurance claims
• Taking your claim to trial if necessary

Types of Compensation From a Commercial Truck Accident Settlement

Commercial truck accidents can cause severe damage beyond your physical and mental well-being — your wallet may also be affected. It is not uncommon to experience financial strain or even debt. Because of your injuries, you may be unable to work or have costly medical bills to pay from your hospital stay or ongoing treatments.

You may be eligible for two types of compensation after a successful claim — economic and non-economic. Economic damages are compensatory and handle damages with dollar values attached to them, like hospital bills, property damage expenses, and lost wages.

Non-economic damages are not compensatory, and damages are categorized without a dollar value, such as emotional distress.

The types of compensation you may receive for an accident settlement include but are not limited to the following items:

• Medical bills
• Property damages
• Lost wages
• Reduced income earning potential
• Mental anguish
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Anxiety or depression
• Lower quality of life
• Past, present, and future medical treatments

What Types of Evidence Will a Lawyer Use to Support My Claim?

Solid evidence is a crucial component of a successful accident claim. To help support your claim, your personal injury attorney will access essential documents required by drivers and trucking companies.

Analyzing these documents will help your lawyer assess if negligent actions on behalf of the driver, the trucking company, or both caused your accident.

Strong evidence will help secure a fair settlement. Common documents your truck accident attorney in Louisville will review include but are not limited to the following items:

• Black box recorders (EDR)
• Police reports
• Eye witness statements
• Reports from expert witnesses
• Traffic cameras
• Driver logs
• Inspection records

Who Could Be at Fault?

These claims can be tricky because one or more parties may be responsible for the accident. Because numerous people may have contributed to the accident, it is crucial to understand who could be at fault and how their actions may have led to the crash.

Once this is understood, experienced lawyers can more easily identify who could be liable for your damages.

A lot goes into caring for, maintaining, loading, and transporting a large commercial vehicle. Everyone has a responsibility, and the results can be catastrophic when the ball is dropped. Many people can be liable, including:

• Truck drivers
• Trucking company shipping companies
• Cargo loaders
• Maintenance technicians
• Government entities
• Other drivers
• Vehicle and part manufacturers
• Tire manufacturers
• Trailer owners
• Third-party vendors

Why Are Commercial Truck Accident Claims More Complicated Than Others?

Commercial truck accident claims are more complex because commercial trucks are large and can cause extensive damage. We can help you by providing expert legal advice and negotiating on your behalf.

The extensive damages can be overwhelming, but the number of people involved in a lawsuit can make your claim even more complicated. A commercial truck accident may be more challenging than other types of typical passenger vehicle accident claims because of reasons such as:

• Liability is more difficult to determine due to the number of parties involved.
• Insurance companies may reject or undervalue your claim.
• Truck drivers and trucking companies must follow a strict set of guidelines, including state and federal regulations.
• Your physical injuries are more severe (traumatic head injury, spinal cord injury, etc.).

Because of the severity of these incidents, it is not uncommon that some injury victims may not survive. For this reason, it is important to understand who can file for wrongful death in Kentucky.

According to the Kentucky Revised Statute § 411-130, a personal representative may file a wrongful death claim in the event of a fatal accident. A personal representative will be named in the deceased’s will. If the deceased has not named a representative or if they did not have a will, one will be appointed by the court.

After a successful claim in the event of a fatal truck accident, you may be able to recover damages such as:

• Medical expenses (Present and future costs)
• Funeral costs
• Property damages
• Pain and suffering
• Lost wages
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Loss of companionship
• Loss of consortium
• Loss of any potential inheritance
• Punitive damages (punitive damages may only be awarded in cases where the fault party was especially negligent)

Contact a Louisville Truck Accident Law Firm for a Free Consultation

If you have been hurt in a truck accident, our attorneys have over six decades of combined experience and are ready to fight for you. You should not have to suffer because of someone else’s wrongful actions. McCoy & Hiestand, PLC can help you move on with your life.

The time to file your personal injury lawsuit is now. Our Louisville truck accident lawyers can help determine your eligibility for financial compensation. Get started by contacting us to schedule an appointment for a free case evaluation.