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Butler County
CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS
With an office nearby in Bowling Green at 607 E 10th St., our team is always close by to assist our injured clients in Butler County and Butler County. Call us 24/7 at 1-866-583-4915 for a free consult with our top attorneys. When you call our law firm we will begin on your case immediately. With close to 50 years of experience and over $150 million won for our clients injured in car, semi-truck, motorcycle, DUI, pedestrian, wrongful death, slip & fall, dog bite, and other personal injury related accidents, we offer personal representation with top attorneys who care and travel to you when you cannot travel to us. Never a fee unless you win.
We are well known in the Butler County community having represented hundreds of clients who have been injured. Along with service to our clients we have provided service to the Butler County community with Poppy’s Field Trip visiting schools, recognizing teachers for leadership and students for excellence. Our work with injured clients and community is our passion.
We have recovered millions for our injured clients in Butler County and are successful in over 90% of our cases. We take cases on contingency which means your first consultation with our trusted attorneys is free and you are not charged legal fees unless we win your case and recover compensation for you.
Injured? Schedule a free consult today by calling us 24/7. Let us help you get the justice you deserve.
Steps We Take To Get You A Top Settlement
Call Us 7 Days A Week, Even On Weekends At (888) 782-9090
Flora meets with her clients to make sure they get the medical treatment they need and the settlement they deserve.
We travel to our injured clients when they cannot travel to us.
Our team of investigators will be on the scene immediately for our clients injured in semi-truck accidents.
“We Have Recovered Millions of Dollars for Our Clients”
“I could call and talk to Flora… her staff was great. I never had to worry. They would always ease my tension”.
“She made sure my medical expenses were taken care of… that I had a great medical team to help me heal”.
“It was like talking to your family. My wife and I both grinned… we never had to worry after that”.
When a commercial truck rear-ended our clients on the Natcher Parkway, causing them severe injuries, we travelled to travelled to them when they couldn’t come to us.
Our team of investigators were on the scene immediately to collect evidence to prove liability. Our firm successfully mediated a settlement of $1.7 million with a lifetime income for our clients after a long battle against the insurance company who did not want to pay anything in the claim.
What We Will Do For You in a Car Accident or Injury Claim
After you or a loved one is injured in an accident, Flora Templeton Stuart and her team are ready to help.
- We Investigate your accident immediately with out team of experts
- Refer you to excellent physicians to get you good medical treatment
- Reserve your PIP insurance benefits to pay your medical bills and lost wages
- We handle all communications with the insurance company and negotiate to get you a top settlement
We are local and we care. We have offices across Kentucky and Tennessee and can travel to you if you cannot come to us.
Butler County KY Personal Injury Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you need an experienced Butler County KY personal injury lawyer who will personally work on your case and fight for the full compensation you deserve. Our law firm handles all types of personal injury cases, including; car and semi-truck accidents, wrongful death, DUI accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, premises liability/slip & fall, dog bites, and work injuries.
Personal Injury Damages
Our Butler County KY personal injury attorneys fight for our injured clients to demand and collect the maximum amount we can. Full compensation could mean an award for each of your categories of damages relating to your personal injury claim. Although each claim is unique, state laws in Kentucky allow all personal injury victims to seek the same main categories of compensation.
- Medical expenses: You could be eligible to receive an award for all past and future medical expenses related to your claim. This could include the costs of any surgeries, rehabilitation, hospital stays, treatments, medical devices, and medications.
- Pain and suffering: A noneconomic damage award could make up for intangible losses such as physical pain, mental distress, emotional anguish, post-traumatic stress, lost quality of life or the lost enjoyment of a loved one’s company.
- Lost wages: If you had to miss work without pay because of your claim, the defendant could owe you a compensation award for your lost income and missed earning opportunities. You could also recover an amount for lost future earning capacity if you suffered a permanent disability.
- Punitive damages: Some cases, involving a defendant’s gross negligence or malicious intent to harm, could receive punitive damages on top of compensatory damages. Punitive damages are intended to punish a defendant for their wrongful behavior.
- Property damages: If you were involved in an automobile collision, you could receive a compensation award in the amount of the pre-accident value of the car. You could also recover costs for vehicle repairs in minor accidents.
- PIP benefits: Kentucky law requires vehicles to be insured with PIP coverage. As a driver or passenger of a vehicle, these benefits are there for you, regardless of fault, for medical bills, lost wages and household services. In some instances, these benefits can be paid out to you directly.
Car Accidents
If you have been injured in a car accident in Butler County, do not wait to contact our experienced attorneys. Our legal team fights for car accident victims. If you hire our firm we will not only fight to get you the settlement you deserve, we help you focus on healing by referring you to reputable physicians to get medical treatment.
We establish liability so you can collect from the party who hurt you and collect the compensation you need to move forward with your life. Our Butler County KY car accident lawyers will immediately travel to meet with our clients and begin gathering evidence and working on the case.
Semi Truck Accidents
Trucks of all sizes drive the roads and highways of Butler County on a daily basis. As the number of larger commercial trucks and semi-trucks on the road increases, so does the risk for more severe injury accidents.
Compared with collisions involving smaller passenger vehicles, semi-truck accidents tend to result in more catastrophic injuries and fatalities, as they can often weigh in excess of 60,000 pounds. If you or a loved one was injured in an accident involving a semi-truck, it’s time to contact an experienced Butler County truck accident lawyer.
Flora Templeton Stuart Accident Injury Lawyers have represented clients who were seriously injured or killed in these tragic commercial accidents throughout Butler County and the United States. At our firm, we know these cases and understand the issues of causation, multiple parties and more. Some companies have many layers of insurance, which can be difficult to ascertain without an experienced attorney. Retaining a Butler County semi-truck attorney from the start can ensure that no stone is left unturned.
Wrongful Death
Losing a family member is one of the most traumatic experiences that you will ever face. The pain is compounded further if their death resulted from someone else’s negligence. In addition to your emotional loss, your family may be facing bills, burial costs, a sudden loss of income, and more. This is when you need to contact an experienced wrongful death lawyer in Butler County Kentucky.
Common types of wrongful death case can include; car accidents, semi-truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, and slip and fall accidents.
In most instances, getting to the scene of the incident immediately is vital in establishing a wrongful death claim. At Flora Templeton Stuart Accident Injury Lawyers, our team of investigators promptly get on the scene to take photographs, get witness statements, and examine the vehicles and more. If your loved one has died as a result of another’s careless conduct contact us today.
Motorcycle Accidents
Butler County motorcycle riders are at risk due to the rural roads and highways in the area. Motorcyclists lack the protection of an enclosed vehicle, and are more likely to be seriously injured or killed in a crash. We have represented riders through the decades that have sustained a wide range of injuries, including broken bones, head injury, and even death.
Contrary to popular belief, most motorcycle accidents are not the fault of the biker in a majority of cases. The biker, however, is the one who suffers the brunt of the injuries due to the fault of automobile drivers. If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, our law firm is here for you.
Pedestrian accidents
Motorists have a responsibility to obey traffic laws and drive safely—especially when approaching crosswalks or in high foot-traffic areas. When drivers in Butler County fail to meet those obligations, pedestrians are put in jeopardy.
Pedestrian accidents are some of the most serious cases we handle—frequently resulting in catastrophic injuries, spine and brain injuries, or even death. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a pedestrian accident, get medical treatment immediately.
If possible, get the names of witnesses and photos of the car and scene. Call an experienced Butler County KY pedestrian accident lawyer to investigate and negotiate with the insurance companies on your behalf so you can focus on what is most important – recovering from your injuries.
Many Kentucky injury accidents happen due to drivers failing to see pedestrians on the road. The driver errors that commonly cause collisions include:
- Failing to yield the right-of-way
- Distracted driving
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Lack of visibility, such as at night
- Disobeying traffic signs or signals
While all of these driving behaviors contribute to thousands of accidents each year, speeding remains one of the most commonly cited accident causes in Butler County. In fact, Butler County had the highest rate of accidents involving speeding in the entire state according to the Kentucky Transportation Center.
If you or a loved one was injured by a negligent driver, contact our Butler County pedestrian accident lawyers today for a free case evaluation.
What sets Our Attorneys APART?
Our legal team has decades of experience helping Butler County families with all their personal injury needs. We offer compassionate yet aggressive representation. We understand what a difficult time this is for your family.
When our team of attorneys are called by someone who is seriously injured in an accident, we immediately work to establish liability and fault of the other person to show that they violated the duty of care. This can include hiring experts such as detectives who obtain recorded statements from witnesses and accident reconstructionists to establish the fault of the other party.
Having a law firm close by to document the evidence is crucial as time is of the essence following an accident.
Butler County Car Accident Statistics
Butler County has among the highest rates of speed-related car accidents in Kentucky, which is why it is crucial to have a local personal injury lawyer close by after an accident. At Flora Templeton Stuart Accident Injury Lawyers, we have represented Butler County clients in automobile accidents for decades. Butler County encountered 252 automobile collisions in 2017, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Many of these accidents were caused by contributing factors such as alcohol (or drunk driving) distracted driving due to use cell phone, inattention, and other vehicle factors such as defective brakes or headlight failure.
- From 2019 to 2012, the amount of vehicles involved in fatal accidents rose from only 1, to 3
- During the same time period, the number of persons involved in fatal accident also rose by 300%
Talk to A Butler County KY Personal Injury Lawyer Today
If you or a loved one has been injured, don’t wait until it’s too late. Contact an experienced Butler County KY personal injury lawyer immediately. With offices in Bowling Green and Greenville, we are always close by after an accident. When we receive a call from a client who has been injured, we go to work immediately to protect their rights to full and fair compensation.
Our law firm goes the extra mile, using our near 50 years of experience to right the wrongs and make our clients whole again. If you’ve been injured, contact us now. Call Flora Templeton Stuart at (866) 583-4915 or contact us online today.
Our team has a five-step process for collecting vehicle accident compensation for victims of car collisions. We’ll investigate your case, open claims with your health insurance provider, collect your medical records and refer you to great doctors, set up annuities and college funds for injured children, and negotiate for the settlement you deserve.
- Medical expenses, past and future
- Disfigurement, loss of limb, permanent scarring
- Lost wages
- Lose love, companionship, and guidance
- Disability costs or live-in care
- Physical pain and emotional suffering
- Lost capacity to earn
At Flora Templeton Stuart Accident Injury Lawyers, we care about the outcome of your case. With five decades of experience, we are confident in our ability to competently guide you through the claims process. We specialize in Car Accident, Semi-Truck Accident, Wrongful Death, Slip & Fall Accident, Work-related Injuries, and many more areas of the law.
Contact us online or by calling (888) 782-9090 and we will meet you where it is convenient, whether at home, in the hospital, or at another location. Receive answers to all of your legal questions and have your case evaluated for free. We can be reached day or night, seven days a week.
If a negligent act has caused injury to you or a loved one, contact Flora Templeton Stuart Accident Injury Lawyers for a free case evaluation.
Several types of insurance coverage that will pay if you’re injured in an automobile collision:
Personal Injury Protection: The vehicle you are in is the primary coverage for payment of Personal Injury Protection (PIP) in Kentucky. PIP has minimal limits of $10,000 and pays medical expenses, lost income, home care, and even a portion of funeral expenses. Kentucky automobile accident lawyers reserve these benefits so medical bills and lost wages will get paid. PIP is repaid by the party at fault.
Liability: The at-fault driver pays for injuries caused to another through their liability policy, which in Kentucky has a minimum policy of $25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident and a maximum can be in the millions with a commercial insurance policy.
Uninsured Motorist: If the driver at fault did not have insurance you can collect on your uninsured motorist’s coverage on your own insurance policy.
Underinsured Motorist: If the at-fault driver of the vehicle had insurance but not enough or your injuries are greater than that amount you can collect on underinsured motorists. Flora Templeton Stuart will make sure all underinsured policies are uncovered for maximum recovery.
Negligence in car accidents typically involves a driver failing to exercise reasonable care. As Kentucky car crash lawyers, before we can take action against the liable party, we need to prove that their negligence led to the accident. We do this by establishing the following elements of negligence:
Duty of care: The at-fault party had a responsibility to keep you safe by following all traffic laws.
Breach of duty: The at-fault party breached their duty of care, instead acting negligently.
Causation: The at-fault party’s actions or inactions caused you to suffer an accident and injuries.
Damages: You suffered damages, such as pain and suffering and property damage, because of the at-fault party’s negligence.
Our team will gather evidence to prove negligence, including police reports, witness statements, and surveillance footage.
Under the “no-fault” car insurance system in Kentucky, drivers are required to carry a minimum of $10,000 in Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance. Regardless of who causes the accident, PIP covers medical expenses and lost wages. However, if you’re in an accident, you can opt out of the no-fault system to pursue auto injury claims against the at-fault driver and possibly receive more vehicle accident compensation.
Statute of Limitations in Kentucky and Tennessee
In vehicle accidents, there is a limited amount of time to sue. In Kentucky, you have two years after the wreck to sue which can be extended with PIP benefits being paid, as per Ky. Rev. Stat. § 304.39-230(6). In Tennessee, you only have one year to file an auto accident lawsuit. Time limits for minors start when they turn 18. The Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death cases is governed by KRS 413.140.
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Kentucky And Tennessee Personal Injury FAQs
Accidents and injuries can occur for many different reasons. However, if an individual, employer, or business is responsible for the incident, a personal injury lawyer near you can advise you of your legal options and the next best steps.
Flora Templeton Stuart Accident Injury Lawyers cares about you. We can determine whether you have a case and assist you with recovering damages such as medical bills, income loss, pain and suffering, and many more.
Why Hire Flora Templeton Stuart Accident Injury Lawyers?
With over forty-seven years of representing clients in Kentucky & Tennessee, our personal injury lawyers are dedicated to obtaining justice for our injured clients. With local attorneys, right here in your community, we provide personal representation with our top attorneys, Flora and Kent. We meet with our clients to explain the entire process, leave no stone unturned with an extensive investigation to include our experts, and will refer our clients to excellent physicians. We take on the insurance company to obtain a maximum settlement. We can come to you and with offices close by we can travel to our injured clients when they cannot come to us. We treat our clients like family.
How do I pay for you to represent me?
Flora Templeton Accident Injury Lawyers we work on a contingency fee so you won’t pay us unless we win your case. We pay all costs of the case and are not reimbursed unless we collect money for you. you can call us for free, even on weekends with no obligation.
What type of cases do you handle?
We handle all car and truck accidents including commercial trucks, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bus accidents, bicycle accidents, drunk driving accidents, work injuries, slip and falls, dog bites, and more. When a loved one has died in a personal injury accident we handle the wrongful death claim to obtain a recovery for the family to get the justice they deserve. Go to our personal injury overview link for more personal injury cases that we handle. since we concentrate our entire practice on personal injury law we are experienced in these areas of practice.
How do I know if I have a case?
Our lawyers will accept a case where we know we can help. You can call us 24/7 for a free consultation and our experienced attorneys will evaluate your injury case without charge. Our attorneys have never represented insurance companies or corporations. We can focus one hundred percent of our practice on helping the injured. Call us today for your free case evaluation. While we cannot guarantee the amount of recovery when you call we can and will give you an evaluation of how we will do everything to collect a maximum settlement.
