Morrin Law Office
Truck Accident Lawyer in Owensboro, Kentucky
Trucks play an important role for transporting goods and materials across long distances. However, these massive motor vehicles and the sheer size and weight they carry can pose a risk for everyone on the road. When a large truck is involved in a wreck with another truck, passenger car, or motorcyclist, the results can be deadly.
When it comes to the aftermath of an unforeseen truck accident, the injured person may feel confused on how to move forward. With piling medical bills and missed time from work, it can feel like a truck accident injury is financially detrimental. However, if your accident was caused by the negligence of the truck driver or truck company, you may have a personal injury case.
A personal injury attorney in Owensboro, Kentucky can help you manage your personal injury case. They can help you gather important evidence, speak to insurance companies, and help fight for the compensation you deserve.
Morrin Law Office
Personal Injury Attorney in Owensboro, KY
Morrin Law is a personal injury firm that prides itself on assisting those who need legal guidance following an unexpected motor vehicle accident. We represent clients who are injured and confused about what to do next in the Owensboro and surrounding Kentucky areas. We understand how difficult this time can be and want to help in any way that we can. Our goal is to get you a fair settlement so you can get healthy and get your life back on track. Contact our office today at (859) 358-0300 and receive a risk-free case evaluation.
What is Considered a Truck?
A truck is defined as a vehicle that has a registered weight of 10,000 pounds or more, including semi-trucks and 18-wheelers.
Examples of possible truck accidents include the following:
- Head-on collisions;
- Truck running off the road;
- Intersecting vehicles;
- Truck swerving in and out of its lane;
- Truck flipping over;
- Truck sideswiping another vehicle; and
- Truck hitting/running over objects in the road.
Dangerous Roads for Trucks in Owensboro
The following lists major highways in Owensboro where truck accidents can possibly take place:
- S. 431
- S. 431 / Frederica Street
- KY 2831
- KY 81
- S. 60
- SR-144
- KY 54
- Owensboro Bypass
What Causes Truck Accidents?
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, the most common causes for motor vehicle accidents are fatigue, speeding, and alcohol consumption. Further, causation has been defined as the factors which most likely increase the probability of a truck collision.
The Large Truck Crash Causation Study (LTCCS) listed three key variables that were coded for assessing the crash risk of trucks:
- Critical event – An action or event that placed the truck or other vehicle on a course that made a collision unavoidable. The critical event is assigned to the motor vehicle that took the action that made a collision inevitable.
- Critical reason – The immediate reason or cause of the critical event, such as driver error, vehicle failure, or environmental conditions. The critical reason is assigned to the same vehicle who is coded with the critical event.
- Associated factors – The person, vehicle, and environmental conditions present at the time of the crash. Examples of associated factors include:
- Brake problems
- Traffic flow interruption
- Prescription drug use
- Speeding
- Unfamiliarity with roadway
- Unexpected stop
- Inadequate surveillance
- Fatigue
Injuries and Damages from a Truck Accident
Trucks are much larger and heavier than a standard passenger vehicle. Getting into a truck collision, then, can likely cause serious injuries or even death. The following lists possible injuries a person may sustain after being involved in a truck collision:
- Amputation
- Bruises
- Broken bones
- Burns
- Cuts
- Internal injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injury
If you have experienced any of the above injuries, or if you’ve experienced a serious injury not listed above, contact an Owensboro personal injury attorney to discuss the extent of your damages.
Damages are the compensation requested to be awarded by the injured party or person after getting injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence. A serious injury from a truck accident can cause financial stress and hardships. However, that should not prevent you from receiving the medical care you need.
When you hire Morrin Law to represent your personal injury case, our attorneys can assist you in receiving compensation for any of the following:
- Past, current, and future medical bills from the injury;
- Property damage to the vehicle in the collision;
- Lost wages from missing work;
- Future projected loss;
- Pain and suffering; and
- Punitive damages.
Example Truck Accident from Owensboro
May 2021 – The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office responded to a three-vehicle collision that sent multiple people to the hospital. According to the report, one of the vehicles attempted to make a left turn from the Martin King Loop onto Northbound Federica Street.
The vehicle that turned pulled out in front of a semi-truck who was heading Southbound on Frederica Street. The semi-truck lost control and started to slide sideways down the street. Another driver who was traveling Northbound on U.S. 431 witnessed the wreck and stopped their vehicle in the road as the semi-truck started to slide.
The third driver was unable to move out of the semi-truck’s way, resulting in it getting hit head-on. The report indicated that all three vehicles sustained serious damage to the front of the vehicles. Debris was found spread across the roadway for around 100 yards. The semi-truck also contained fuel and oil, so when it started to slide the containments leaked out onto the road, causing it to be closed for several hours.
The semi-truck driver was unharmed, but the two other drivers were transported to the hospital for their injuries.
What to Know When Filing a Personal Injury Claim in Kentucky
There are a few important details to note regarding the filing of a personal injury case in the state of Kentucky.
Under Kentucky Statute Section 413.125, any person who wishes to file a personal injury claim from an accident involving a motor vehicle must do so within the two-year statute of limitations. That means the injured person has two years from the date of the truck accident or the date of the discovered injury sustained in the accident to file a claim. Attempting to file after the two-year mark could result in your case getting barred. However, the attorneys with Morrin Law Firm will stress the importance of filing as soon as possible. If wait an extended period to file, you could lose important documentation or evidence that could help your claim.
Along with being aware of Kentucky’s statute of limitations, it is also important that you collect evidence from the wreck. This can include images or videos of the accident scene or property damage, along with medical documents indicating any injuries and necessary treatment. Once you have completed these steps, contact a Kentucky personal injury attorney to represent your case.
Contact Morrin Law Firm
When you work with a personal injury attorney at Morrin Law, we will guide you through this difficult process and answer any questions you may have. We can assist you in the difficult tasks like speaking with insurance companies, obtaining medical experts to assess the extent of your injuries, and fighting to negotiate for a fair solution to the personal injury claim.
Our attorneys understand how trying the time following a truck accident can be. You may be in shock or in extreme pain due to the sustained injuries. While you focus on regaining your health and life back, let us do the tough work for you. Morrin Law Firm provides risk-free evaluations to those who may be interested in filing a personal injury claim. We only take on cases that we believe we can add value to. Contact our office today at (859) 358-0300 for more information and let us get started on your claim today.