On behalf of Goode Law Office, PLLC | Sep 11, 2020 | Truck Accidents
For the third time since March 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said it would not enforce some Hours Of Service limitations, due to the coronavirus outbreak and the increased need for many consumer and industrial goods. Before the pandemic, the...
On behalf of Goode Law Office, PLLC | Sep 8, 2020 | Car Accidents, Truck Accidents
Two people are dead after a passenger car and semi-truck collided almost head-on as they traveled on Highway 425. This wreck occurred near the Old Corydon Road intersection. According to the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department, 79-year-old Geraldine Watson tried to...
On behalf of Goode Law Office, PLLC | Aug 25, 2020 | Car Accidents, Truck Accidents
A runaway large truck plowed into a passenger car near the Kentucky Truck Plant outside Louisville, killing the passenger car driver almost instantly. Few details were available. Apparently, a large truck driver lost control of his vehicle as he entered KTP’s parking...
On behalf of Goode Law Office, PLLC | Jul 27, 2020 | Car Accidents, Truck Accidents
A refrigerated box truck driver failed to adjust to conditions or react to stopped traffic and plowed into several vehicles. As heavy rain fell, 51-year-old Hiu Lin of Mason, OH was eastbound on the Cumberland Parkway around mile marker eight. For unknown reasons, he...
On behalf of Goode Law Office, PLLC | Jul 7, 2020 | Car Accidents, Truck Accidents
Normally, owners are liable for damages in these situations. The negligent entrustment rule applies if owners knowingly allow incompetent operators to drive their vehicles. People without valid drivers’ licenses are typically incompetent as a matter of law. Other...
On behalf of Goode Law Office, PLLC | Jun 29, 2020 | Truck Accidents
All personal injury claims are built on firm foundations of solid evidence. Victim/plaintiffs must establish liability by a preponderance of the proof (more likely than not). Additionally, there is generally a direct relationship between the amount of evidence the...
On behalf of Goode Law Office, PLLC | Oct 24, 2019 | Truck Accidents
The task of operating a large commercial vehicle is one that requires skill and meticulous attention to detail. When a truck driver fails to pay close attention to the changing traffic conditions, a tragic accident can be right around the next curve. One trucker is...
On behalf of Goode Law Office, PLLC | Aug 29, 2019 | Truck Accidents
For many travelers in Kentucky and elsewhere, the decision to take commercial transportation is an easy one. Not having to deal with traffic during long drives may allow passengers to relax and enjoy the journey. Unfortunately, when these types of commercial vehicles...
On behalf of Goode Law Office, PLLC | Jul 31, 2019 | Truck Accidents
The nation’s highways are often congested and over-crowded, especially around larger, metropolitan areas that are busy commerce hubs. While it is imperative that goods are received in a timely fashion, these freeways are often the scene of a deadly semi truck...
On behalf of Goode Law Office, PLLC | Apr 24, 2019 | Truck Accidents
Several states modified their laws to allow the use of medical or recreational marijuana. During the controversy regarding these changes, there has been little public discussion regarding the consequences that could impact the safety of others, including the...
