Car accidents are an unfortunate reality in Bowling Green. According to Kentucky State Police collision data, Bowling Green recorded 5,270 traffic crashes in 2023, resulting in over 1,020 injuries and deaths. Warren County — home to Bowling Green — saw 4,414 traffic crashes in 2022 alone, producing 15 fatalities and 978 non-fatal injuries. In 2024, the Warren County Coroner’s Office reported 15 motor vehicle accident deaths, up from 9 the year before. If you’ve been hurt in one of these crashes, you’re likely wondering: What will a car accident lawyer in Bowling Green, KY cost me?
You Pay Nothing Unless We Win
At the Law Firm of Flora Templeton Stuart, we handle car accident cases on a contingency fee basis — meaning there are no upfront costs, no hourly charges, and no fee at all unless we recover compensation for you. You never write a check to hire us.
The contingency fee is calculated as a percentage of the settlement or damages award we secure for you, typically ranging between 30% and 40%. This structure ensures our interests are fully aligned with yours: the more we recover for you, the better for everyone.
Kentucky’s Rules of Professional Conduct require that any contingency fee agreement be provided in writing, and that it clearly state whether the percentage is calculated before or after case expenses are deducted. We walk every client through this agreement so there are no surprises.
What Affects the Fee Percentage?
Several factors influence where a fee falls within the typical range:
- Complexity of the case — A straightforward rear-end collision differs from a multi-vehicle crash on I-65 involving a commercial semi-truck.
- Whether the case goes to trial — Cases that settle early require less work than those litigated in court.
- Attorney experience — Flora Templeton Stuart has personally represented injured clients for over 50 years, tried more than 50 jury trials, and is recognized as a SuperLawyer and Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyer.
- Local customary fees — Fees in Bowling Green follow the norms of the local legal market.
What’s Covered by Your Contingency Fee?
Your fee covers the full scope of legal work on your car accident claim, including:
- Free case evaluation — available 24/7, including weekends
- Evidence gathering — police reports, medical records, accident scene photos, witness statements
- Insurance negotiations — we handle all communications with the at-fault driver’s insurer
- Kentucky no-fault navigation — Kentucky is a no-fault state; Personal Injury Protection (PIP) covers a minimum $10,000 in medical expenses, but when injuries exceed statutory thresholds, you can pursue the at-fault driver directly for additional compensation
- Litigation — if a fair settlement isn’t reached, we take your case to court
We also charge no fee to recover property damage from the at-fault party.
Costs Separate from the Contingency Fee
Out-of-pocket litigation expenses — such as court filing fees, deposition stenographers, and document costs — may be billed separately at the conclusion of your case. Your fee agreement will spell out exactly which costs apply, and in most cases these are only collected if we win.
Why It Matters Who You Hire
Flora Templeton Stuart began her legal career in 1976 as the first female attorney to practice and litigate a case in Warren County. For five decades she has fought for injured Kentuckians in car, truck, motorcycle, and wrongful death cases — winning millions on behalf of her clients, including a $1.2 million settlement for an 18-year-old Bowling Green woman severely injured by a drunk driver on Campbell Lane.
Our offices are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We frequently meet clients on weekends and will travel to you if your injuries prevent you from coming to us. Call us 24/7 at 888-782-9090 or contact us online for a free, no obligation consultation.
