UPDATE (Jan. 26, 2026) Since our original write-up based on the WSAZ video post, a secondary crash summary citing Kentucky State Police reported the incident happened shortly before 10:00 p.m. on Jan. 9 near the Carter/Rowan County line around the 150-mile marker, and...
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I-75 Richmond MM 89 Overturned Semi: What We Know, Evidence to Save, and Your Rights (Nov. 10, 2025)
Quick facts (public info only) When/where: Afternoon of Nov. 10, 2025, I-75 southbound near mile marker 89, Richmond (Madison County). What happened: A semi/tractor-trailer overturned, causing a multi-lane closure during response and cleanup. Injuries: Not specified...
I-71 Louisville Semi Overturns in Median Near I-265: What We Know, What Evidence Decides Liability, and How Morrin Law Office Helps (Nov. 12, 2025)
Quick facts (public info only) When/where: Wed., Nov. 12, 2025, ~4:30 p.m. on I-71 South near the I-265 (Gene Snyder) interchange, Louisville, Jefferson County. What happened: Semi crashed and overturned into the grassy median; left shoulder and left lane closed for...
Louisville UPS Cargo Plane Crash: What We Know and How Investigations Work
Updated November 17, 2025 On November 4, 2025, UPS Flight 2976, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo jet, crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), impacting an industrial area near UPS Worldport. Federal and local officials...
How Fast Do I Need to Act After a Crash at SDF?
Two clocks start immediately after a serious air-cargo or ramp incident at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF): (1) legal deadlines for filing claims, and (2) evidence retention windows for ATC recordings, ramp CCTV, and ground-vehicle telematics....
What If the Airline Blames Federal Preemption?
When a family brings an aviation injury or wrongful-death claim, the airline may argue federal preemption—that federal law displaces state-law claims. Two doctrines show up most: (1) FAA safety preemption and (2) the Airline Deregulation Act (ADA) preemption of state...
Can I Sue After an Air-Cargo Crash if My Loved One Wasn’t a UPS Employee?
Short answer: yes. If your loved one was not a UPS employee—think delivery driver, vendor technician, contractor, visitor, or nearby motorist—you can usually pursue a third-party negligence or wrongful-death claim against the at-fault company (or companies). Workers’...
What We Learn From Major UPS Accidents (UPS 1354 Lessons)
UPS Flight 1354 was a pre-dawn cargo flight from Louisville to Birmingham on August 14, 2013. The Airbus A300-600 crashed short of Runway 18 during a nighttime nonprecision approach. Both pilots were killed. The NTSB’s investigation pinpoints what went wrong and...
Aviation Evidence 101 for Families: ATC Tapes, Radar, FDR/CVR, Ramp Video & Maintenance Records—What to Save Week One
Serious aviation and ramp incidents trigger two tracks at once: a federal safety investigation (NTSB/FAA) and your civil claim. You can—and should—preserve civil evidence immediately. This guide explains what to request in the first seven days, how the NTSB party...
When a Non-Employee Is Hurt at Worldport or SDF (Louisville): Your Third-Party Claim, Explained
Louisville’s cargo airport is run by the Louisville Regional Airport Authority (LRAA) and anchored by UPS Worldport, one of the busiest air-cargo hubs on the planet. That scale means lots of contractors, vendors, and visitors—and complicated liability when someone who...
Ramp, Tugs & Belt-Loaders: Proving Negligence in Airport Ground-Vehicle Crashes
Airport ramps are dense, fast, and unforgiving. When a tug, belt-loader, or fuel/de-ice truck hits a person or aircraft, liability usually turns on a few concrete things: airfield right-of-way rules, visibility/PPE, spotter or marshalling procedures, vehicle...