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Kentucky Truck Driver Negligence Lawsuits

Truckers can stay safe on the roads by following federal regulations and operating large trucks with care. Truck driver negligence is a leading cause of trucking accidents. Reckless driving, excessive speed, permit violations, and other acts of negligence can cause serious injuries to individuals in passenger vehicles. Our lawyers seek to hold negligent drivers accountable for the actions that leave innocent people dealing with life-altering injuries.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a trucking accident caused by driver negligence, contact an attorney from Dolt, Thompson, Shepherd, Kinney & Wilt, PSC Our firm offers a free initial consultation and handles all cases on a contingent fee basis.

Call an Attorney as Soon as Possible After the Accident

Our firm advises injured clients to seek legal counsel as soon as possible after the accident. Working with expert accident reconstructionists, our firm will begin an immediate investigation into the cause of the accident. Reconstructionists analyze aspects of the accident scene such as skid marks, crush impact to the vehicles, and sight line visibility to determine what happened and who is at fault. Common causes of truck accidents include:

  • Speeding
  • Driver fatigue
  • Oversized loads
  • Substance abuse
  • Truck weight violations
  • Log book errors
  • Failure to yield right of way
  • Pulling in front of vehicles
  • Inadequate background check
  • Tailgating
  • Unrealistic delivery schedules
  • Cell phone use

At Dolt, Thompson, Shepherd, Kinney & Wilt, PSC, we represent only a small number of clients at any one time. This allows our firm to provide each client with very personalized attention. Our firm has secured large verdicts and settlements for injured people, providing the compensation needed to pay for past and future medical bills. Contact us to learn how we can help.