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“I have been with Gary C Johnson for several years. He has handled different legal matters for me. You always know you are in good hands with Gary C Johnson. He knows the law and how to apply the law in your legal matters.”
– Roger R.
When you drive in Lexington and across the state of Kentucky, you share the road with many large trucks. Kentucky trucking companies already spend billions of dollars paying employee wages each year and as truck industry demands continue to grow, so does the number of trucks operating on our local and state roads.
While the trucking industry provides essential benefits related to consumer convenience and commerce, there are also negative consequences, including truck accidents and resulting injuries and damages. If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, contact a Lexington truck accident lawyer at Gary C. Johnson, P.S.C., to discuss your claim.
Our founding attorney, Gary C. Johnson, has a long record of public service in Kentucky. He served as Pike County Attorney for 18 years, followed by four years as Kentucky State Senator. In 2008, he was awarded the Kentucky Justice Association’s annual Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award.
Anita Johnson was admitted to the practice of law in Kentucky in 1986. She is the managing partner for the Gary C. Johnson, P.S.C. law firm. Anita brings extensive experience in successful business enterprise management to the firm, along with a wide range of work experiences and personal accomplishments.
Both are here for you and your Lexington truck accident case. Contact our top personal injury attorneys in Lexington today to have a free consultation regarding your case.
“Great group of people and got it done. Got into a wreck in which shouldn’t have happened with a group of friends and they were able to get us took care of. Very appreciative.”
-Austin Adams
As previously mentioned, our Lexington accident attorneys work to help clients recover physically, emotionally, and financially. Our truck accident team works with clients to make sure that they receive the medical care and accommodations necessary to aid in their physical and emotional recovery. We also help our clients with Lexington auto accident-related transportation issues and financial struggles.
While helping with these immediate needs, our team continues to work on cases by conducting thorough accident investigations; we collect important information and gather evidence that helps to strengthen our client’s claims.
Several types of truck accidents can occur in and around the Lexington area of Kentucky. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Accidents involving larger commercial trucks often result in a wide range of injuries. In some cases, the injuries are relatively minor, but due to the size and weight of a commercial vehicle, it is not uncommon for individuals to sustain moderate to severe injuries. Some of the most common injuries associated with commercial vehicle accidents in Lexington and throughout Kentucky include:
Truck accident victims may also experience a wide range of psychological and emotional trauma as a result of the incident, their injuries, and any disabilities arising due to the injuries. This can include not only feelings of fear and anxiety that last for some time after the incident but even symptoms of PTSD. Those involved in commercial truck accidents may need assistance from mental health professionals when working to move forward through their recovery.
Depending on the particular facts and circumstances involved in the truck accident, there may be one or more parties liable for the accident and resulting injuries and damages. Sellers and manufacturers may be responsible when truck defects such as faulty tires or brake failures cause or contribute to the accident.
Drivers and their employers may be liable when evidence shows that drivers were not properly trained, appropriate driver background checks were not conducted, drivers were in violation of hours of service limitations, trucks were not properly maintained, the cargo was not safely loaded and secured, and drivers were speeding or under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the accident.
Other parties including government entities may be liable if they were responsible for dangerous road conditions that caused or contributed to the accident. Our Lexington truck accident attorneys will conduct thorough investigations to properly establish liability and hold the responsible parties accountable for your injuries.
Despite the numerous regulations in place, accidents involving commercial trucks still occur. Some of the most common causes of truck accidents in Lexington and across the United States include:
Commercial truck accident victims in Lexington may be able to recover various types of compensation types if their claim is successful. These damages may come through a settlement with an insurance carrier or as a result of a personal injury jury verdict. Our attorneys work diligently to recover both economic and non-economic damages on behalf of Lexington truck accident victims:
Economic damages revolve around calculable expenses a truck accident victim will likely incur due to the incident and the aftermath. These damages are calculated by obtaining receipts and bills the crash victim receives and by examining expected future expenses for continued medical
care. Some of the most common types of economic damages awarded in these situations include coverage of:
Non-economic damages are designed to cover less measurable losses a truck accident victim will likely incur as a result of the incident. Even though there may not be receipts or bills that can adequately describe a crash victim’s physical and emotional pain and suffering, there are specific acceptable ways to calculate these types of losses.
There is no specific amount of compensation paid to commercial truck accident victims, as several factors can influence a final settlement or jury verdict one way or the other. We encourage you to speak to your truck accident attorney and ask if they can give a ballpark estimate about how much to expect for your claim.
“This has been my second time working with a lawyer firm and let me tell you they were the best!! I was very well taken care of. My case was handled with such grace. I highly recommend them. They were friendly with all my worries.”
-Cassie E.
Truck accident victims in Lexington or the surrounding areas need to file their claims as soon as possible. First, there are likely going to be insurance carriers associated with the claim. These insurance carriers will have their own internal deadlines you should be aware of, and these deadlines could affect the outcome of the claim or even lead to a claim denial if they are not met.
There are personal injury statute of limitations in Kentucky. This means that truck accident victims in Lexington have a limited window with which to file a claim against the truck driver, trucking carrier, or
other party responsible for the incident. Failing to file a claim within this time frame will likely mean that the crash victim becomes unable to recover any compensation for their losses.
Whether it’s a truck driver, a trucking company, a manufacturer, or any other party whose wrongful conduct leads to a truck accident and resulting injuries and damages, you deserve to be compensated. Contact a Lexington personal injury attorney at Gary C. Johnson, P.S.C., to discuss your truck accident claim. Compensation for your losses may include property damage, pain and suffering, medical expenses, and lost income. Ongoing damages such as future medical expenses and loss of earning capacity may be recoverable as well.