Commercial Vehicle Accidents in Lexington, KY

Common Causes of Commercial Vehicle Accidents in Lexington

With busy highways like I-75 and I-64 carrying high volumes of commercial traffic, accidents are unfortunately uncommon in Lexington. Some of the leading causes of these wrecks include:

• Speeding
• Reckless driving
• Distracted driving
• Driver fatigue and long hours behind the wheel
• Inadequate driver training
• Equipment failure or tire blowouts

When car accidents involve large, heavy commercial vehicles, the damage can be catastrophic. Victims often suffer serious injuries that require long-term care or lead to permanent disability.

Resulting Injuries and Damages from a Commercial Vehicle Wreck

Any car wreck can cause serious injuries. A commercial truck, however, can be up to 30 times heavier than a standard vehicle. That means impact with these vehicles can cause severe, if not life-altering, injuries. Common injuries that arise in a commercial vehicle collision include:

• Broken bone(s)
• Burns
• Abrasions
• Amputation
• Internal bleeding
• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)

The damages are considered the financial and emotional burdens that often accompany a collision. The potential compensation you may recover is typically dependent on the damages caused in the crash.

Morrin Law commercial vehicle attorneys aim to recover the following damages for your case:

• Past, present, and future projected medical bills
• Lost wages and earning capacity
• Property damage
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Long-term disability or rehabilitation costs

Our attorneys build a compelling case backed by evidence to support every dollar you deserve.

Who Can Be Held Liable?

Unlike a collision involving two passenger vehicles, a crash involving a commercial vehicle can have multiple parties at fault. This is because companies often utilize commercial vehicles to transport goods, meaning there are more people and entities involved. “Vicarious liability” is the principle ensuring that companies are held liable for their employees while completing their duties at work. There are other parties which may hold some fault in the crash as well, including:

• The commercial vehicle driver;
• The company who employed the driver;
• The maintenance company that last worked on the vehicle;
• The manufacturer of any at-fault parts on the vehicle;
• The local municipality that oversees road conditions at the accident site; or
• A third-party driver who caused the crash.

By documenting evidence from the site, our team can investigate all aspects of the crash and help determine who is at fault for the collision.

Example Case in Lexington, KY

December 2024 – A deadly accident between a passenger vehicle and a box truck occurred on New Year’s Eve in Lexington. A report indicates that police were called to the scene around 6:40 am, after the box truck was suspected to have gone over the side of the road while trying to overcorrect a sharp, inclining lane. The driver of the passenger vehicle died on the scene from multiple blunt force trauma injuries. The driver of the box truck was taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.