Louisville Auto Accident Attorneys

Hundreds of people are killed in car accidents on Kentucky’s roadways every year. Almost all were the fault of a negligent/careless driver. Chances are, you have been or will be involved in an auto or truck accident. The interstates that run through Kentucky (I-65, I-64, I-264 “Watterson Expressway”, I-265 “Gene Snyder Expressway,” I-71, and I-75) are some of the most dangerous stretches of highway in the United States. In addition, drivers on Dixie Highway, Western Kentucky Parkway, Bardstown Road, Taylorsville Road, Outerloop, Preston Highway, Hurstbourne Lane, Brownsboro Road, Shelbyville Road and the Bluegrass Parkway must be aware that accidents occur often on these heavily traveled roadways. In two years the Gene Snyder Expressway alone accounted for nearly 400 injuries and almost a dozen deaths.

A car accident is possible every time you get behind the wheel. We rely on our vehicles to get us to and from work, take our children to school and to run our daily errands. From road trips to a quick run to the store most Americans are completely reliant on their vehicle. Driving is such an integral part our lives that until an accident occurs, we don’t even think about the risks involved. Even if we are doing a good job of driving, the cars we share the road with may not be doing the same.

According to the National Center for Statistics and Analysis (NCSA) the top six causes of accidents are:

1. Distracted Drivers
2. Driver Fatigue
3. Drunk Driving
4. Speeding
5. Aggressive Driving
6. Weather

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 43, 443 people were killed in automobile accidents in 2005. In the same year there were over six million reported crashes with well over two million of these ending in injury. Though these statistics do not account for the extent of the injuries, an auto accident can lead to many injuries, both physical and mental. Some of the most common injuries resulting from an accident are:

Brain injuries: According to a leading expert in traumatic brain injuries, there are three primary ways that the brain is injured in an accident: bruising (bleeding), tearing, and swelling. Any of these injuries can be life-threatening. Even when an accident victim survives a brain injury, they may have long lasting problem associated with the head trauma.

Spinal injuries: Spinal injuries can range from causing minor irritation to an accident victims death. A spinal cord injury is the most serious and can cause partial or full paralysis or a loss of function or sensation below the injured portion of the spinal cord. The most severe cases of spinal injury can cause the loss of life.

Orthopedic Injuries: Orthopedic injuries are the most common type of injuries found in car crash victims. They can range from any bone break or fracture, strained or sprained muscles, or torn ligaments and tendons. Though not always life-threatening, this type of injury can be very serious, affecting the injured party for a lifetime.

Trauma Pain: Trauma pain is any injury or wound caused by an external force. Depending on the accident trauma pain in auto crashes can be broken limbs, open wounds or lacerations, spinal cord injuries, head trauma and whiplash. These injuries can range from minor to life threatening.

Burns: During an auto accident victims may incur either thermal burns, affecting the skin, or burns that affect the airway. Burns to the airway can occur when inhaling smoke, toxic fumes, or superheated air, all of which can be present in an auto accident. Thermal burns occur when flammable substances released from the vehicle or from a spilled cargo load ignite, burning everything in their path. The road to recovery is long and painful for burn victims. Depending on the severity of the burn a full recovery may not be possible and the injured party may suffer for the rest of their lives.

Mental Trauma: An accident can also cause mental trauma. After a serious accident driving can become a frightening prospect. If the accident was seriously traumatic, a victim may even become afflicted by post traumatic stress disorder.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a truck or car accident, please do not hesitate to call Franklin Gray and White at 1-502-637-6000 or 1-800-637-6033 (toll free) for your FREE CONSULTATION.

Franklin Gray and White
Serious Cases Demand Serious Lawyers
1-502-637-6000 or 1-800-637-6033 (toll free)
mwhite@franklingrayandwhite.com

Blog for Auto Accidents

Library for Auto Accidents:

Car Accidents are Leading Cause of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Description: Over three million people are involved in auto accidents that cause serious injuries and psychological distress each year Franklin, Gray and White discuss the symptoms and compensation for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder caused by car accidents. Contact us at (502) 637-6000 or (800) 637-6033 if you have been injured in a car accident in Kentucky.
Whiplash is a Common Injury Associated with Car Accidents
Description: Whiplash is one of the most common injuries caused by car accidents. This article gives a comprehensive summary of the symptoms, treatment options and compensation for whiplash injuries. Contact Franklin, Gray and White at (502) 637-6000 or (800) 637-6033 if you have been injured in a car accident in Kentucky.
What Causes Rollover Accidents?
Description: Every year, thousands of people are injured in rollover accidents. It is important to understand the causes of rollovers to help protect yourself and your family. Franklin, Gray and White discuss the common factors associated with rollover accidents and how to prevent these types of crashes. Contact us at (502) 637-6000 or (800) 637-6033 if you have been injured in a car accident in Kentucky.

View All

Free Consultation

Begin your case review by filling out the form below or call us toll free at
(800) 634-8767.

Franklin Gray and White
The Speed Mansion
505 West Ormsby Avenue
Louisville, KY 40203
Phone: (502) 210-8942
Fax: (502) 637-1413
Toll Free: (800) 634-8767

Get Directions

Larry B. Franklin