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Truck accidents cause some of the worst injuries on the road. When a commercial truck weighing tens of thousands of pounds collides with a passenger vehicle, the results are deadly. There were 10,417 truck wrecks on Kentucky roads during 2006 – and 114 of those were fatal. No matter how serious the truck accident is, there are always costs to the victims and there is often considerable damage to property, as well as medical costs, lost work, trauma, and time away from work or even loss of employment due to injuries. Without an truck accident attorney, the trucking company will likely offer a low settlement, which may not even cover your medical expenses. Without an experienced Lexington truck accident lawyer, they are unlikely to take you seriously and will try to settle with as little compensation as possible to quickly remove their legal obligations to you and your family.
If you or a loved one are injured in a vehicle accident involving a truck, you will want to contact an attorney as quickly as possible. The truck company and their insurance attorneys will already be working to build their case to avoid fault. They may be working to remove or tamper with evidence from the accident site, such as the driver’s log book, the truck’s GPS data, the driver’s phone, and even the truck itself. It is best to have an attorney on the case as quickly as possible, to ensure that you or your loved one are accurately represented and that all of the facts and evidence of the case are fairly brought to court. Truck accidents are often very costly for trucking companies and their insurance company, and they will work to minimize the financial damages as quickly and as effectively as possible. That means you should be working with a truck accident attorney as soon as possible to be certain you are legally and fairly represented.
The Lexington truck accident lawyer at Frank Jenkins Law Office understands how to effectively prepare for a truck accident case. We can help you and your family with your vehicle accident claim. Call us today at 1--859-389-9344 or contact us to speak with a Lexington truck accident lawyer.
Due to complex federal regulations governing the trucking industry, truck accident claims can be very challenging and require an experienced attorney who understands how to preserve key evidence. Many of the driver documents are only maintained by the trucking company for limited time periods, and will be destroyed – sometimes after only 60 days – so prompt action is vital.
In Kentucky, the statute of limitations for a truck accident lawsuit is two years – either from the date of the accident or the last no-fault payment (payment by your automotive or health insurance company for medical bills or lost wages). If you don’t file within this time limit, you lose the opportunity to bring legal action against the trucking company responsible for your injury. You’ll want to contact a Lexington truck accident lawyer soon after the accident so the investigation can begin quickly, and to ensure your best chance of success against the trucking company’s insurance company.
The team of legal professionals at Frank Jenkins Law Office will conduct extensive research to track down documents such as driver logs, toll receipts, tachometer records, bills of lading, weight tickets, police accident reports, driver check lists and driver records. We have represented many Kentuckians injured in truck accidents, and we know the tactics employed by insurance companies and trucking companies. We leverage our experience to seek the maximum compensation for our clients’ injuries.
If you’ve been injured in a truck accident and have legal questions, contact the Frank Jenkins Law Office today at 1-859-389-9344 or contact us.
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Since opening his own law office in 1997, Frank Jenkins has dedicated his practice to helping disabled workers and individuals obtain the Social Security Disability benefits to which they are entitled.
The Frank Jenkins Law Office, based in Lexington, has been representing injured people across Kentucky for more than 20 years. Our attorneys are dedicated to helping victims obtain the justice they deserve – and the compensation they need. In fact, Frank Jenkins was voted the people's Favorite Attorney in the Reader's Choice 2014 Lexington Herald-Leader poll.
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