Truck Accident Attorneys in Louisville, Kentucky
Truck accidents can be among the most severe accidents on the road. Given the size of such vehicles, the injuries sustained by other drivers and passengers can often be extremely serious or even fatal. If a loved one died in a tractor-trailer accident, you may have grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit.
Accidents involving trucks and other large commercial vehicles often happen on highways but can occur on any roadway in or around Louisville. Highways such as Interstate 64, the Dixie Highway, Interstate 65, and the Henry Watterson Expressway can be especially vulnerable to tractor-trailer accidents. At a moment’s notice, drivers on Bardstown Road, Brownsboro Road, or traveling along Route 1020 in Old Louisville may experience catastrophic truck accidents.
We Work with You to Get the Compensation You Deserve
At the Slechter Law Firm, we have helped people in all three states deal with 18-wheeler wrecks. Based in Louisville, our lawyers thoroughly understand the laws governing truck drivers in Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. We know what’s legal and what’s against the law. We also realize that no two accidents are alike. That’s why we work closely with clients to create a legal strategy that fits their specific legal needs.
One of the most common causes of semi-truck accidents is truck driver negligence. Such negligence can take many forms, including failing to properly maintain a truck, texting while driving, or working beyond the legally permissible number of hours in a day, sometimes resulting in truck drivers falling asleep at the wheel.
Truck company negligence can also be to blame for a car wreck of this nature. If a truck company hired an unlicensed trucker or failed to have the truck properly inspected or licensed, you may have grounds for a legitimate truck accident lawsuit.
Other common causes of truck accidents include truck defects or vehicles being blind-sided by truck drivers who do not see another driver in the truck driver’s blind spot, resulting in a so-called no-zone truck accident.
Contact Our Truck Accident Attorneys Who Demand Justice
Whatever type of truck accident you or your family is dealing with, you have rights. We can help you get justice by holding trucking companies accountable for their driver’s mistakes. Contact the Slechter Law Firm and put the power of our experienced legal team to work for you. To reach us by phone, please call. To reach us online, please complete our convenient form.