Learn More About Truck Accident Litigation in Pleasureville, Kentucky

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Pleasureville is a city in Henry and Shelby Counties in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The population was 869 at the 2000 census. Pleasureville is in the Bluegrass region of Kentucky. Settlement of what was variously known as Bantatown, Pleasureville, and North Pleasureville begin in 1784 when Dutch Huguenot families moved from Mercer county. The name Bantatown came from settler Abraham Banta. The source of the name Pleasureville is not known but legend has it that at one time Pleasureville harbored a bordello, hence the name... Pleasureville. The site of the bordello is rumored to be the old Pleasureville Hotel [now an apartment building]. The Pleasureville post office opened in 1828. In 1858 a railroad passed south of the original town and a new town grew around the station. In 1874 the Pleasureville post office moved to the new site and in 1879 a North Pleasureville post office opened at the original site. The two towns merged in 1962 and the two parts are sometimes called North Town and South Town.

Truck Accident Litigation Lawyers In Pleasureville Kentucky

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What is truck accident litigation?

A trucking accident occurs when big rigs or semi trucks collide with other vehicles or pedestrians. Due to the large size of trucks, an accident can greatly endanger the lives of other smaller vehicles. Common causes of truck accidents include driver fatigue, speeding, disobeying safety procedures, repair and maintenance failure among others. People who are injured in truck accidents may be compensated for their injury, lost income, and pain and suffering.

Answers to truck accident litigation issues in Kentucky

Who is at fault in a accident with a truck?

Motor vehicle accidents involving trucks may have a set of rules that are slightly different than what would apply...

Will a lawyer work to get paid only if he or she wins?

In certain kinds of cases, lawyers charge what is called a contingency fee. Instead of billing by the hour, the...

When should a collision be litigated?

Not every collision will result in litigation. Where nobody is injured or injuries are minor, it may be possible to...

When should a collision with a large truck be litigated?

Large commercial vehicles and eighteen-wheelers pose a significant hazard to most other vehicles on the road, due to...

What steps should I take if I am involved in a collision?

Automobile accidents are often serious. Whiplash, joint, bone, and muscle injuries, head and brain injury, and...

What should I do if a loved one has sustained a traumatic brain injury?

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a complex injury with a broad spectrum of symptoms and disabilities. The impact on a...

What do I do about a severe burn injury?

Burn injuries have recently reached epidemic proportions, with 2.4 million such injuries reported each year with at...

What kinds of cases may be suitable for a mass tort lawsuit?

In general, mass tort cases involve a large number of individual claimants with claims associated with a single...

What kinds of compensation can I get if I have been injured in an accident and my lifestyle has been affected?

Depending on the details of your case, you may be entitled to compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, and...