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A Shelby County, Kentucky auto accident on I-64 results in 3 people injured. This Kentucky car crash resulted in one car flipping over, with a person having to be freed from the vehicle by first responders. A total of three people were injured in this accident and all were taken to University of Louisville Hospital for medical care.

Persons, including passengers, who are injured in Kentucky motor vehicle accidents, have legal rights under Kentucky law to be compensated for their injuries and reimbursed for their expenses, including medical bills. What the law allows to be recovered can be complex and varies under the particulars of each situation. Anytime there is any sort of injury related to an accident, it should be thoroughly examined by knowledgeable experts who will know the law and understand the fullest extent of possible recovery and compensation for victims of accidents.

Knowledge of the law and the insurance system are key factors in knowing ones legal rights and maximizing justice that each person is entitled to under the law.

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According to reports, Christianna Bullmer’s vehicle was struck by a pickup truck driven by 79 year old Gordon Burch. The impact caused Ms. Bullmer’s vehicle to hit a sign and a tree. The wreck happened at the intersection of Old Mayfield Road and Walnut Drive, in Paducah, Kentucky. Ms. Bullmer, age 19, was taken to the hospital via Mercy Ambulance to be treated for her injuries. The auto accident happened while Mr. Burch was crossing the Old Mayfield Road.

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A single car rollover accident occurred in Franklin County, Kentucky. The accident happened around 11:00 a.m. on Bark Branch Road. Reports indicate that the vehicle was driven by Rebecca Walton, who overcorrected her driving and rolled the vehicle into a creek. The passenger in the vehicle was John Renfro. Both Mr. Renfro and Ms. Walton were airlifted to UK Hospital to be treated for their injuries. The full causes of the crash are still under investigation.

John Renfro, as a passenger in the vehicle, is not liable for his injuries, and will be able to make a legal claim against Ms. Walton’s auto insurance for the damages he has suffered from this accident. Under Kentucky law, he can seek compensation for his medical bills (which will be substantial due to airlifting him to the hospital), future medical bills, any lost wages he may incur for time missed from work due to his injuries, and pain & suffering compensation related to his injuries.

While no one blames Ms. Walton for this crash, under the law she and her insurance company are still liable to compensate Mr. Renfro for what has happened. He will have medical bills, injuries, and suffering from this crash. Such is the reason we as drivers have insurance in the first place, to cover situations where unintended accidents occur. Often, when people are friends and an accident occurs, the injured party may not want to have a lawyer file a claim against their friend. However, in these cases, our firm advises that the proper way to view these claims is that they are against the insurance company, for which the premiums have been paid to the insurance company to cover these types of accidents. It’s a contract with the insurance company, for which the insurance company was paid, and for which the insurance company now owes an obligation to insure the accident.
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Sarah Wilson, age 18 and a senior at Garrard County High School, was tragically killed in a single vehicle Kentucky auto accident on Sutton Road, just outside Lancaster, Kentucky. The cause of this accident is still unclear. Reports indicate that the car that Ms. Wilson was a backseat passenger in swerved and then flipped, landing upside down. Ms. Wilson was ejected from the vehicle and died because of the car crash. The two male occupants of the car, the driver and the front seat passenger are not suffering any major injuries.

Why this happened is the main question at the moment. The Wilson family and the community will demand answers and are entitled to such. Accident re-constructionists may be able to help, but most likely we will have to rely upon witness statements from the driver and front seat passenger. Alcohol and drugs are not suspected as a cause at this moment, but a toxicology report is pending. From a Kentucky legal perspective, this accident cannot be the fault of Ms. Wilson. She was a passenger in the vehicle, and thus not responsible for the driving of that car. Kentucky law requires that the operators of vehicles keep their cars under control. In this case the driver did not, and the result was a tragic loss of such a young person. The Wilson family has legal rights due to this tragedy and is entitled to seek justice for the loss of Sarah’s life.
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Louis H. Carlisle, age 53, was killed in a pedestrian auto accident on Monday. The accident happened around 7:30 p.m. It is reported that Mr. Carlisle was walking across the road outside a designated crosswalk. This however does not means the accident is totally his fault. All factors must be considered and a thorough accident re-construction should be performed to determine what factors came into play in the death of Mr. Carlisle. The Carlisle family may have legal rights related to this accident and the death of Mr. Carlisle.

Under Kentucky Law, legally this state recognizes apportionment of fault, and therefore, unless a person is 100% at fault for an accident, they or their family can still legally recovery for the % of fault that was not theirs, which relates to the injuries or death. In cases such as this one, apportionment legal issues can be complex, but are not a total bar for the family of a person killed, who are seeking legal justice and accountability.

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An injury accident has occurred in Lexington, KY. Reports indicate that a white van turned onto Versailles Road in Lexington and collided with an SUV that ran a red light. The Driver of the SUV was not injured, but the van’s driver and passenger were both injured. This Lexington Kentucky auto accident occurred on 2/19/13 and appears to legally be the fault of the SUV due to running the red light.

In case such as this car crash, the victims of the van have legal rights that under Kentucky law they can seek damages from the driver of the SUV and the insurance company that insured the SUV. The legal damages that these persons can claim will depend on the extent of their injuries, and can include medical bills, compensation for pain and suffering, and any lost wages incurred due to the injuries.
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The accident happened around 7:10 a.m. while a student was trying to board a school bus. Reports indicate that Scottie Ingle, age 30, was driving his vehicle southbound on KY-519 when he tried to pass a school bus and struck a student who was attempting to board the bus. The child was airlifted to University of Kentucky Hospital to be treated for his injuries.

The parents of this child have civil legal recourse under Kentucky law for the injuries their child has suffered. A parent, on behalf of their child, can seek to legally recovery any medical bills related to this accident (which will likely be substantial considering that the child had to be airlifted to the hospital), pain and suffering damages/compensation for the child, and compensation for any future medical bills or permanent impairment the child may suffer. Additionally, the parents also may have legal compensation owed them as relates to their child’s injuries and accident.
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A tragic car crash has happened near Bowman Field, killing a person. This one hits home for this law firm, as it is an area well known to Attorney Brent T. Ackerson, who represented that area on the Louisville Metro Council, and still represents the adjacent area.

Shirley DeFelice was killed while driving her car on Taylorsville Road, near the intersection of Kings Highway and Valletta Road. Police reports indicate that a yellow truck crossed into the lane of on coming traffic and hit a white Lincoln driven by an elder woman. The elderly woman was taken to the University of Louisville Hospital where she later died from her injuries. The driver of the yellow truck and a passenger in the white Lincoln were also taken to University Hospital with injuries.

Reports indicate that this auto accident is the fault of the driver of the yellow truck. As such, the passenger in the Lincoln will have personal injury legal claims against the driver of the truck, and the Estate of female driver of the Lincoln, who was killed due to the crash, will have wrongful death legal claims against the truck’s driver. The legal damages from accident like this that are recoverable under Kentucky law can vary from lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering, future medical costs, and in the case of death, a loss of lifetime earning capacity claims. Even in cases of death involving an elderly person, there is still a substantial loss of earning capacity claim. When a person is killed in an auto accident, an Estate must be established to handle the legal claims on behalf of the deceased and for the benefit of the deceased’s family.
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Initial reports by the Kentucky State Police indicate that a 2008 Pontiac driven by a Sarah Hottell failed to stop at an intersection and struck and ambulance and then hit a Volkswagen. This Kentucky auto accident occurred in Meade County on KY 313 and KY 333. Ms. Hottell died at the scene from the accident injuries and her 10 month old infant was transported to Kosair Children’s Hospital with minor injuries.

The EMTs in the ambulance, Todd Flory and Michael Wise, were ejected from their vehicle and suffered severe injuries. They were taken to University of Louisville Hospital. The driver of the Volkswagen that was hit, Maria Williams, was taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital. From the reports, this appears to be an automobile accident caused by the fault of Ms. Hottell. As such she and her automobile insurance carrier will be responsible for the damages caused by this car crash. Ms. Williams, Mr. Flory, and Mr. Wise, will all have claims against Ms. Hottell, due to her negligence. Mr. Flory and Mr. Wise, in addition to a workers compensation claim, will be able to make a 3rd party negligence claim against Ms. Hottell’s estate and insurance coverage.

The potential problem with this accident and the chance for the victims to seek justice is that there may not be enough insurance coverage to cover all the damages. Fortunately the workers comp will help to provide coverage and there may also be additional coverage from other policies available. This is an instance where every possible policy needs to be considered, including the policies of the victims for uninsured and/or underinsured coverage.
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A two car accident in Corbin, Kentucky has left at least two people injured and sent them to the hospital with injuries. Susan Vaughn, of Corbin, was a passenger in a Ford Probe driven by her husband, Michael Vaughn, also of Corbin. As they were driving toward Corbin on Hwy. 25W, a Chevrolet Malibu, driven by Wilma Jean Hoskins, of Lily, attempted to make a left turn, according to Michael Vaughn. Instead, Hoskins drove into the path of the Vaughn’s vehicle and caused the crash, according to Vaughn. The crash happened in front of the So-P-J Car Wash.

Persons injured in Kentucky car crashes are entitled to compensation and justice under Kentucky Law for the economical losses and physical injures related to accidents.

Both of the Vaughn’s were reportedly wearing seatbelts and their airbag deployed in the crash. Still, Susan Vaughn suffered injuries to her right arm and face, and was placed in a neck brace at the scene. For treatment of her injuries, she was transported to Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin.
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