Kentucky Interstate Truck Wreck Lawyers
Truck wrecks are some of the worst traffic accidents on the road
When a vehicle weighing more than 80,000 pounds collides with a 5,000-pound car, it’s not hard to see why the results are often catastrophic. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 327,000 large trucks were involved in collisions in 2013, resulting in 3,541 fatalities and 69,000 injuries. Many of these crashes were on interstate highways, including the Kentucky sections of I-64 and I-75.
If you have been hurt in a KY interstate truck wreck, you can rely on our experience for legal guidance. Contact the Pikeville Johnson Law Firm interstate trucking collision attorneys today at 606-437-4488 or through our online form for a free initial consultation about your legal options.
You may be entitled to a variety of damages, including compensation for medical costs, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering.
If a loved one has died after an accident or injury caused by the negligence or misconduct of a semi-truck driver, we can assist you in determining whether you have a valid claim and, if so, we pledge to work closely with you every step of the way. We have represented many survivors of wrongful death victims and we know how to do so skillfully, yet compassionately. Because each case has its own unique set of circumstances, we invite anyone who has been the victim of a Pikeville, KY highway truck wreck to contact us to schedule a free case consultation.
I-64 Truck Accident Lawyers
Clocking in at over 950 miles, Interstate 64 ends on the west in Missouri and on the east in Virginia. It enters the Bluegrass State at Louisville, exits at Catlettsburg, and overlaps with I-75 around part of Lexington’s urban core. Along its 191 Kentucky miles, it passes by major cities Louisville, Frankfort, Lexington, and Ashland. Notable recent wrecks involving trucks include:
- September 2013, Shelby County – two people were killed by a semi after they stopped to check on another truck accident.
- November 2015, Floyd County – the driver of a semi was killed after colliding with a light pole
- December 2015, Carter County – a tractor trailer hauling steel poles crossed the median and crashed into an oncoming car.
I-75 Truck Wreck Attorneys
Even in rural areas, much of Interstate 75 is six lanes due to its high traffic levels and status as a major route. Measuring almost 1,790 miles and extending from Michigan to Florida, I-75 is the second longest north-south interstate U.S. highway. It runs in Kentucky from near Williamsburg to Covington and passes through cities such as Corbin, Lexington, Georgetown, and Florence. Along this corridor, recent large commercial truck accidents include:
- January 2014, Boone County – an 18-wheeler crushed a car against a concrete barrier, pinning its occupants underneath.
- October 2015, Kenton County – a truck hauling dual FedEx trailers rear-ended a second semi, setting off a chain reaction that led to two other cars crashing into the trucks.
- December 2015, Rockcastle County – three tractor trailers and a car crashed, killing one person.
Why Do Truck Crashes Happen?
Big-rig accidents occur on a regular basis and result in varying levels of damage. While driving an 18-wheeler is certainly not an easy job, truckers are minimally expected to be alert, rested, and sober. Many of the most common factors in large truck accidents are the result of the driver’s behavior, including:
- Alcohol use
- Driving distracted
- Driving too fast for road conditions
- Driving when tired
- Failing to provide a proper look-out
- Improper trailer loading
- Inadequate truck/trailer upkeep and maintenance
- Inexperience
- Oversized loads
- Prescription and over-the-counter drug use
- Road unfamiliarity
- Speeding
- Tailgating
- Unsafe lane changes.
Pikeville, KY Interstate Truck Accident Attorney on Your Side
When a large commercial truck or semi goes out of control on I-64 or I-75, talk to a Pike County interstate truck accident lawyer who knows how the Kentucky legal system operates and can help you get the maximum amount of recovery. Since 1998, the Johnson Law Firm has successfully represented victims throughout Eastern Kentucky who have been injured in truck accidents as well as the families of those who have been killed by a careless truck driver. Founding attorney Billy Johnson has been named a Super Lawyer by U.S. News & World Report as well as an American Trial Lawyers Association Top 100 trial lawyer. You can rely on his experience with the legal system and his commitment to his clients to help you get the best result possible given the circumstances of your case. For advice on how to proceed next, please call 606-437-4488 or fill out our online form to schedule your free initial consultation.
Attorney Billy Johnson
William “Billy” Johnson grew up in the Dorton area of Pike County, Kentucky, and early on decided to stay in the beautiful Appalachian mountains. Like many others in Eastern Kentucky, Billy’s dad worked as a coal miner, a hard job but one that taught his son how to meet challenges head on and persevere. Attorney Billy Johnson has years of experience helping injured clients with claims such as car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, wrongful deaths, work injuries, and more. [ Attorney Bio ]
