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Kentucky Truck Accident Attorney
State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in Kentucky. Find attorneys who understand Kentucky law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
How Kentucky Compares: Truck Accident Statistics & Legal Impact
Kentucky vs. National Average
Comparing truck accident statistics
Source: FMCSA Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts 2022
Fault System Impact
Example: If you're 30% at fault
Under Kentucky's System:
You can recover 70% of damages. Your 30% fault reduces award proportionally.
Statute of Limitations
1 year
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 1 year
Fault System
Kentucky follows pure comparative negligence. You can recover damages even if you are 99% at fault, ...
Damage Caps
No Caps
Kentucky does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both econom...
Settlement Calculator
Estimate your potential case value for Kentucky
Past and future medical costs
Lost income and earning capacity
Based on injury severity (1 = minor, 5 = catastrophic)
Kentucky uses pure comparative negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
Actual settlements vary based on evidence, defendant conduct, and case-specific factors
Kentucky Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
1 year
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
1 year
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: Ky. Rev. Stat. § 413.140
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 1 year, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
Kentucky Fault System
Kentucky follows pure comparative negligence. You can recover damages even if you are 99% at fault, though your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. This is highly favorable for accident victims.
What This Means for Your Case
Kentucky's pure comparative negligence system is plaintiff-friendly. Even if you were partially at fault, you can still recover damages reduced by your percentage of fault. This makes it possible to pursue cases that might be barred in other states.
Legal citation: Ky. Rev. Stat. § 411.182
Kentucky Damage Caps
Kentucky does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both economic and non-economic damages can be recovered in full. Punitive damages may be available in cases involving gross negligence.
High-Risk Truck Routes in Kentucky
Major highways with elevated truck accident rates
Interstate 65
Major north-south corridor through Louisville connecting Indiana to Tennessee.
Interstate 75
Eastern Kentucky route connecting Cincinnati to Tennessee through Lexington.
Interstate 64
East-west corridor connecting Louisville to West Virginia.
Safety Tip: If you were injured on one of these high-risk routes, evidence preservation is critical. Dashboard cameras, witness statements, and electronic logging device (ELD) data can prove negligence.
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Primary Sources:
- •FMCSA
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