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Louisville Car Accident Attorneys
Accomplished representation when drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and bicyclists are injured in Kentucky
Accidents in and around Louisville are all too common. Whether you’re driving in downtown Louisville or any of the federal highways such as Interstates I-64, 65, and 71 (whose intersection points are called “Spaghetti Junction"), an accident can change or end a life in an instant. At Crandall & Pera Law, we have the experience and resources to hold drunk drivers, distracted drivers, speeding drivers, and all other negligent drivers accountable. Our Louisville car accident lawyers have 50 years of combined experience and an impressive record of verdicts and settlements in personal injury cases. Many car accident claims settle, often for the insurance policy limits. We’re also seasoned trial lawyers who are always ready to try your car accident case before a jury.
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Table of Contents
- How dangerous are car accidents?
- What are the different types of car accidents in Louisville?
- What types of injuries do your Louisville car accident lawyers handle?
- What are the causes of car accidents in Louisville?
- Who is responsible for my car accident?
- How do you prove liability in car accident cases?
- What’s the value of my Louisville car accident case?
- How much time do I have to file my car accident claim in Kentucky?
How dangerous are car accidents?
Cars traveling at 60 mph cover nearly 90 feet per second. In just one second, a lot can go wrong. In 2022, 762 people died in traffic accidents on Kentucky roads. There were 19,752 collisions, causing 1,320 people to suffer serious injuries in accidents involving multiple vehicles. Accidents caused 102 pedestrian fatalities, 172 serious pedestrian injuries, 11 bicycle rider deaths and 37 serious bicycle injuries. There were also vehicle accidents with deer and trains.
The leading causes of fatal vehicle accidents were head-on crashes and crashes at an angle.
What are the different types of car accidents in Louisville?
Our Louisville car accident lawyers have the skills and resources to handle your car accident. The common types of car accidents include:
- Head-on crashes. These crashes often cause catastrophic injuries and fatalities. They occur when a driver is driving in the wrong direction, in the wrong lane, or passing improperly.
- Broadside (T-Bone) collisions. These crashes occur when the front of one car (the car usually but not always at fault) strikes the side of another car. They occur at intersections when another driver fails to yield the right of way and for other reasons.
- Rear-end accidents. The driver in the rear is almost always responsible. Common causes of rear-end crashes are speeding, distracted driving, and tailgating.
- Intersection accidents. These Louisville car accidents usually occur because one car drove through a red or yellow light, failed to honor the right of way of another driver, failed to use a turn signal, or failed to leave enough room to complete the turn.
- Single-vehicle accidents. Passengers have the right to hold drivers of single-car accidents accountable if the driver speeds, is intoxicated, is distracted, or is otherwise negligent. The driver may also have their own personal injury claim if a defective car or the government fails to properly design or maintain a road. Unlike most states, Kentucky’s dram shop law is very limited.
- Multiple-vehicle accidents. At Crandall & Pera Law, we handle chain reaction accidents and other types of multiple-vehicle accidents.
- Uber and Lyft accidents. Our Louisville car accidents understand when a rideshare driver must pay your damages and when Uber or Lyft must pay your damages.
Crandall & Pera Law also represents car accident victims who are involved in:
- Merging accidents
- Backing out accidents
- Accidents in parking lots
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Accidents with trucks and motorcycles
- Construction zone accidents
- Any other type of accident
What types of injuries do your Louisville car accident lawyers handle?
Crandall & Pera Law is a full-service personal injury law firm. We handle all types of catastrophic injuries, permanent injuries, and other serious injuries. We’re ready to fight for you or a loved one when any of the following injuries occur due to a car accident:
- Any head injury, including a traumatic brain injury or a concussion
- Spinal cord damage, including paralysis
- Loss of limb / traumatic amputation
- Compound, simple, complex, and other types of fractures
- Lung, kidney, spleen, and other internal organ damage
- Internal bleeding
- Muscle, tendon, or tissue damage
- Nerve damage
- Shoulder, neck, and back pain
- Whiplash
- Burns
- Loss of hearing or sight
- Seatbelt and airbag injuries
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Cardiac injuries
Our Louisville car accident lawyers represent family members of all ages.
We also represent families when a close relative dies in a car accident.
What are the causes of car accidents in Louisville?
We work with investigators, the police, product safety experts, and sometimes with traffic reconstruction experts, and use the discovery process to show why the driver who struck you should be held liable. Common causes of car accidents throughout Louisville are:
- Driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs
- Driving while distracted – texting, using a mobile phone, drinking, eating, watching a GPS or a video, or other distractions
- Not being rested
- Speeding and other violations of Kentucky’s traffic laws
- Driving too fast for traffic or weather conditions
We also file claims against manufacturers when car parts such as brakes, engines, tires, seatbelts, and airbags cause a car accident or fail to protect you.
Who is responsible for my car accident?
At Crandall & Pera Law, we file Louisville car accident claims against everyone who caused or contributed to your accident. Common defendants include:
- The driver
- A driver’s employer
- The owner of the car if the driver and owner are different, such as when parents allow their children to drive
- A manufacturer of a defective car part
- The Kentucky Department of Transportation, Jefferson County, or any other entity that was responsible for the design, repair, or maintenance of the road
- Any other negligent defendants
How do you prove liability in car accident cases?
In addition to working with experts to show how your car accident happened, we formally question everyone involved in your accident and anyone who has relevant information about how your accident happened.
At Crandall & Pera, we also work with your treating doctors to verify your injuries, explain the full range of medical treatments you’ll need, account for the cost of all your medical care, and explain every way your injuries are affecting every day of your life. In addition, we work with your employer and others to verify your financial losses and with car repair companies to verify the damage to your vehicle.
Our lawyers understand when and how to negotiate settlements. Many of the cases we handle settle for the insurance policy limits. We’re always ready to argue your case before a Louisville jury.
What’s the value of my Louisville car accident case?
Our Louisville car accident lawyers demand that you be compensated for all your damages. Your damages include the following:
- Your medical bills, including emergency care, surgeries, hospitalizations, doctor visits, physical and other types of therapy, psychological counseling, medications, and assistive devices and technology.
- Your financial losses, which include your lost wages, income, and benefits – for as long as you can’t work
- Your physical pain and emotional suffering
- The damage to your car
- Permanent scarring and disfigurement
- The loss of bodily function, loss of consortium and the inability to enjoy life’s pleasures
You may be entitled to punitive damages in some cases.
Our Louisville car accident lawyers also file wrongful death claims. The damages include the funeral and burial expenses, loss of financial support, and other damages.
How much time do I have to file my car accident claim in Kentucky?
Generally, you must file your car accident claim within two years from the accident date in Kentucky. Please contact us immediately. Shorter time limits may apply, such as if you have a claim against the Kentucky Department of Transportation. We need to speak with witnesses and investigate the accident as soon as possible. We also want to answer your questions quickly to give you peace of mind.
Speak with our accomplished Louisville car accident lawyers today
We understand how anxious you are. We’ve helped many car accident victims like you obtain strong recoveries. At Crandall & Pera, we’re prepared to guide you through each step of the claims process. Our Louisville car accident attorneys are ready to fight for all the compensation you deserve. Call us or complete our contact form to schedule a free consultation. We handle car accident claims in Kentucky on a contingency fee basis.