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5 Tips for Driving Safely with Tractor Trailers on Kentucky Roads

Driving safely with tractor trailers on the road is crucial to avoiding serious truck accident injuries. For Kentucky truck accident lawyers call– 800-634-8767.

Possible charges against semi truck driver who fell asleep & caused accident in Louisville KY

The driver of a semi truck tractor trailer faces criminal charges following a truck wreck he allegedly caused after the driver fell asleep and overturned the 18 wheeler tractor trailer semi truck he was operating while driving in Oldham County, near the City of Louisville, in Jefferson County, Kentucky.

Multiple family members who were injured in fatal I-65 FedEx truck crash in KY still hospitalized

Fatal crash on I-65 in Hardin County, Kentucky, near Louisville, between FedEx delivery truck with two attached trailers and a SUV transporting a family of seven from a wedding in Florida back home to Illinois results in the deaths of 3 family members, two children and the recently married groom, and hospitalization of 4 injured members airlifted to Louisville hospitals.

3 die in FedEx truck-SUV crash in Kentucky I-65, and 4 injured are airlifted to Louisville hospitals

According to Kentucky State Police, at least three people died and four suffered serious injuries and airlifted by emergency helicopter to different hospitals in Louisville, Kentucky, as the result of a fatal truck and SUV crash on Interstate 65 (I-65) in Hardin County, Kentucky.

Update on fatal crash involving FedEx truck

The truck crash in Hardin County near Elizabethtown, Kentucky, and involving a FedEx delivery truck and a SUV that resulted in the deaths of three people is still being investigated as to the cause of the fatal accident.

$49 Million Awarded in Fatal Highway Truck and Car Accident

A jury awarded more than $49 million in a lawsuit that involved a police officer who pulled the driver of a vehicle over on the highway when a truck slammed into them, which resulted in the killing of the other driver and severely injured the police man who is now a quadriplegic. The truck driver pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Truck Driver Killed Two Kentucky Men, Pled Guilty, Sentenced to Probation

A truck driver was sentenced to five years probation after he entered a guilty plea to charges of reckless homicide relating to a crash that occurred in March 2010 and resulted in his killing two men who were working and putting signs up along a Kentucky road intersection by US 460 and KY 1499 in Pike County, Kentucky.

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Forces Truck Drivers to be Safer on the Roads

New Federal program enforces rules to make roads safer and to prevent truck crashes by holding truck drivers responsible, in addition to carrier companies, and requires each truck driver to comply with new safety guidelines known as "BASICs" that include keeping track of driver's history of truck crashes, unsafe driving, truck maintenance, alcohol or substance impairment, and improper cargo loading; otherwise, driver's license is suspended.

Propane Truck Wreck on KY 1649 Roadway

Man charged with operating his vehicle on a suspended license and under the influence of alcohol or drug (third offense) caused a traffic vehicle accident involving a collision between a car and a propane gas truck, which resulted in an overturned truck and an injured driver.

Louisville woman killed in crash with semi truck on I65

A Louisville woman was killed Friday in a crash involving her vehicle and a semi-tractor on Interstate 64 in Indianapolis.  The Courier Journal reports that Michelle L. Adams, 23, had attempted to pass the truck when her Honda Accord spun out and was struck by the semi. 

A passenger in the car, Julia Ann Howard, 23 of Florida, sustained non-life-threatening injuries.  The driver of the truck, Steven R. Caldwell, 49 of Hope, Indiana was not injured.

Authorities noted that the weather could have been a factor, as light snow had recently fallen in the area.  During cold weather, when snow and ice is often a factor, is the most important time for drivers of semi-tractor trailers to exercise extreme caution in order to avoid accidents with vehicles much smaller than their own.

Truck Accident on Kentucky U.S. 60, Crittenden County, Causes Closure Due to Chemicals Leak

Kentucky roadway, U.S. 60, in Crittenden County closed partially due to a truck crash involving dangerous chemicals.

Jury Awards $10.5 Million for Wrongful Death of Victim in Freak Truck Wreck

Jury awards more than $10 million to the family of a woman who died when a truck fell on her car while she was traveling on the highway in 2007.

Truck Accident Damages Highway

Truck crash on KY highway 286, causes severe damage to highway, reportedly no serious injuries.

Pedestrian Killed in Truck Accident

Tow truck hit and killed a man on the road in front of his house.

$15 Million Awarded in Fatal DUI Truck & Car Crash

A federal court judge awarded $15 million to the family of a man who was killed in a multiple car wreck caused by a drunk driver operating a truck. The crash killed four people in all, however, the reckless truck driver responsible for the fatalities was uninjured.

Semi Truck Wreck, Motorcyclist Taken to Hospital

Motorcyclist Transported to Hospital After Accident on Watterson Expressway, causing heavy traffic for hours in Louisville, Kentucky.

Semi-Truck Crash Shuts Down Pennyrile Parkway Overnight, Henderon County, Kentucky

Fiery truck wreck in Kentucky shuts down state parkway overnight.

Fiery Semi Truck Wreck in Kentucky

Semi truck accident in Kentucky results in fiery flames and parkway closing for all night clean up.

The Basics of Commercial Truck Insurance Limits

Commercial truck insurance minimums are much higher than passenger vehicles because of the often-catastrophic accidents they are involved in. If you or a loved one has been injured in a Kentucky truck accident, the attorneys at Gray and White Law can assist you in investigating your claim. Contact us today for a free consultation – 1-800-634-8767.

Basic Regulations for Commercial Vehicles

Violations of commercial vehicle regulations can have a significant impact on your Kentucky truck accident claim. If you or a loved one has been inured in a Kentucky truck accident, the attorneys at Gray and White Law can assist you in investigating your claim. Contact us today for a free consultation – 1-800-634-8767

Kentucky Truck Accident Settlements Can Only Be Estimated

The value of a Kentucky truck accident claim cannot be guaranteed, but it can be estimated by an experienced Kentucky truck accident attorney. If you or a loved one has been injured in a Kentucky truck accident, the attorneys at Gray and White Law can assist you in assessing your claim. Contact us today for a free consultation – 1-800-634-8767.

Maximum Driving Time Regulations for Commercial Trucks

To help combat driver fatigue, federal regulations have imposed restrictions on the number of consecutive hours a truck driver can travel. If you or a loved one has been injured in a Kentucky truck accident, the attorneys at Gray and White Law can assist you in investigating your claim. Contact us today for a free consultation – 1-800-634-8767

Eligible Beneficiaries in a Kentucky Wrongful Death Claim

There is a hierarchy of surviving family members when it comes to who can claim damages from a Kentucky wrongful death claim. If you have suffered the loss of a loved one in a Louisville truck accident, the attorneys at Gray and White Law can assist you in investigating your claim. Contact us today for a free consultation – 1-800-634-8767

When More than the Truck Driver May Be At Fault for a Truck Accident

When More than the Truck Driver May Be At Fault for a Truck Accident

The Dangers of Signing a Medical Authorization Form

Signing a medical authorization form can severely impact your truck accident claim by giving the insurance company full access to your medical records. For help with your Kentucky truck injury claim, contact the Louisville truck accident attorneys at Gray and White Law for a free consultation – 1-800-634-8767.