Automobile Accidents

Being in a wreck is a traumatic experience. First there is the trauma of the wreck itself, and then there are the challenges that follow: medical bills, wage loss, property damage, loss of transportation, and other issues. If you have been hurt in an auto accident in Kentucky or Tennessee, Crocker Law Offices can help you put your life back together.

The sooner you call us after a wreck, the better position we will be in to help you. There is sometimes insurance available to pay medical bills or lost wages even before the claim is settled. It is important to reserve that money for where it is most needed. In the case of Kentucky No-Fault insurance, the adjuster will use your benefits (usually $10,000) to pay hospital or other bills unless they are directed to pay your wages and out of pocket expenses first. Hospitals understand how no-fault works and often get their bills to the adjuster right away, hoping to be paid before you are even represented. When we take a case, we immediately notify the insurance company if we need to set aside any part of those benefits for wages or prescriptions. This is really helpful if a client is unable to work and needs money to live on while the case is being settled, or if the client has health insurance to pay medical bills but no way to recover wages. If you wait to hire a lawyer, it may be too late to reserve the money you need to support yourself and your family.

If you hire us soon after the wreck we can advise you about whether you are entitled to a rental car while your car is being repaired. We can gather evidence for you while it is still available and fresh. We can save you the stress of dealing directly with the insurance company. Most importantly, we can protect your interests as the claim is reported and investigated. The insurance investigation is designed to find information to use against you in a claim. They are professionals; you should have professionals on your side as well.

Some of the most serious motor vehicle accidents involve large trucks. There are special considerations when dealing with large commercial trucks, where state and/or federal regulations may apply. It is very important to seek counsel soon after a wreck involving a big truck. Trucking companies are required to keep records including driving logs and equipment safety checks, but only for so long. We will be in the best position to help you if you call immediately after the wreck. Click here for more information about big truck wrecks.

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents are also a special category of automobile accident. In Kentucky the types of insurance available for injuries from a motorcycle wreck are often different than for car wrecks. Click here for more information about motorcycle wrecks.

If you or a loved one is in need of legal assistance, call Crocker Law Offices, PLLC at (270) 846-3100 or toll free (800) 599-8888 or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.