Truck Accident
Truck Accident Lawyer In Kentucky. Aleksander Law Office, PLLC Handles Truck Cases In Louisville And All Around Kentucky Including Accidents On Kentucky Highways And In Rural Kentucky
Many serious injuries occur on the highway every year and many fatalities.
According to NHTSA, in 2019, 5,237 large trucks and buses were involved in fatal crashes.
If you were involved in a truck accident, steps must be taken to preserve and discover evidence of the crash. In truck accidents, time is important.
- Truck Driver was not obeying the traffic signs
- Truck Driver was going above or below the legal speed limit.
- Truck Driver did not use the turn signal or obey a traffic stop or light
- Truck Driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Truck Driver was asleep or under extreme fatigue
- Truck Driver’s breaks were defective,
- Truck Driver’s tires had problems
- Truck Driver’s cargo and debris caused the accident
- Truck Driver was on the phone or texting, or watching a movie while driving
- Failure to keep distance
Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration defines and sets regulations for appropriate standards for truck drivers.
Driver’s logs must be kept by the truck driver and should be obtained by the Plaintiff’s lawyer
The damaged truck should be located and inspected as soon as possible to determine if it contains any defects, broken parts, and for damage.
Truck injuries can be fatal because of the size of the vehicle. A crash with a speeding truck can be deadly. Injuries maybe life threatening. Truck Accidents occur more often in rural Kentucky on highways and on interstates.
One mistake such as texting while driving or talking on the phone while driving can result in a serious crash. Likewise, intoxicated truck drivers can result in a serious drunk driver crash with very severe consequences to the injured parties.
Anna Aleksander has the experience to hold the truck driver and the trucking company liable for the harm caused to you. She will aggressively investigate and pursue your claim. Call her today if you have been injured. Call is free 502-589-0816.