Category Archives: Truck Accident
Jackknife Truck Accidents: What Are They and How Can a Lawyer Help Commercial Truck Jackknife Accident Victims in Louisville Get Justice?
There is no doubt that jackknife truck accidents are some of the most dangerous and destructive types of motor vehicle crashes that happen on Kentucky roads, including in Louisville. Jackknife truck accidents occur when the trailer of a semi-truck swings out to the side, forming an angle that looks kind of like a folding… Read More »
Kentucky Driver Flown to Louisville Hospital After Head-On Crash with Semi-Truck
A serious crash that sent one driver to the Louisville Trauma Center has drawn attention to the dangers of commercial truck collisions throughout Kentucky, and in Louisville. According to early reports released less than a day after the accident happened, a green Dodge Ram was traveling north in the southbound lanes of I-65 near… Read More »
Hours of Service Regulations and Your Louisville Truck Accident Case – Find Out About the Laws that Keep Drowsy Truck Drivers Off of Louisville Roads
Commercial truck drivers play a major role in keeping America’s supply chain moving, but long hours and tight delivery schedules can lead to dangerously fatigued drivers on the road. That is why the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) created Hours of Service (HOS) regulations, which are federal rules designed to prevent drowsy driving… Read More »
Louisville Crash Involving Off-Duty Officer and Semi-Truck Raises Questions About the Rights of Truck Accident Victims Under Kentucky Laws
A serious crash in Louisville involving a semi-truck and an off-duty police officer is currently under investigation and the frightening case raises important questions about the rights of truck accident victims under Kentucky personal injury laws. According to local reports, the collision occurred around 11:00 p.m. at the intersection of Fern Valley Road and… Read More »
As Another Semi-Truck Accident Rocks Louisville, Louisville Families Wonder About Their Rights
This week, on November 14, a serious semi-truck accident shut down all lanes on I-71 South near the I-64 ramp in Louisville. Although details about what exactly led up to the accident are sparse at this time, local news reports indicate that a pickup truck and a commercial semi-truck were involved in the crash,… Read More »