While traveling on Lexington, KY roads, whether that’s local streets, state or U.S. highways and routes, or interstates, you might notice commercial vehicles and other big trucks moving along the highways and byways. Unfortunately, with all that truck traffic, there are bound to be accidents. To make matters worse, many of the collisions could have been prevented
You might not know where to turn if you have been involved in these incidents. Many families struggle with recuperating from their injuries, paying their medical bills, and making ends meet with a reduction in income.
In these situations, you may have the legal right to seek compensation from the responsible parties for your accident.
Negligent behavior and reckless actions all play a major role in these wrecks. Some drivers hit the road in unsafe vehicles, while a few trucking companies may push their employees to work over their allotted hours. All these factors can spell a disaster on the road.
At the Golden Law Office, we can help you recover the compensation you deserve. A Lexington truck accident lawyer is ready to investigate your claim, negotiate with insurance companies, and get compensation from these accountable parties.
If you would like to learn more about how we can help you, contact our office today.
Truck traffic is no stranger to Lexington roads. While most drivers are cautious in their driving habits, some disregard the safety of others. These major highways and roadways in the city include:
According to recent data, truck accidents are serious concerns for drivers in Kentucky. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, there were 9,437 truck collisions in our state in 2022. At least 1,351 of those resulted in 1,956 people suffering injuries and another 86 of those were fatal wrecks that claimed the lives of 96 individuals.
If the truck driver does not follow specific safety protocols or fails to adhere to traffic laws, it can lead to a crash on the road. However, that is not the only cause of commercial truck vehicle accidents in Kentucky.
Brake problems
If the brakes are not properly maintained, that leads to brake failure or reduced efficiency.
The trucking company
The trucking company may be liable if they fail to screen or train drivers or set unrealistic schedules for their workers.
Cargo loaders
Cargo loaders need to load the truck properly. They could be responsible for an accident if they didn’t secure or load the vehicle.
Mechanics
Mechanics or other maintenance providers are required to admit the safety of these vehicles. When they fail in their responsibilities, they can be deemed negligent actions.
