What Happened A multi-vehicle collision involving a semi-truck temporarily shut down Interstate 275 East in Fort Wright, Kenton County, on Thursday, August 6, 2026. According to Local 12, the crash occurred near the KY 17 overpass and prompted authorities to close the...
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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...