The Adjuster’s Playbook: 7 Tactics Used to Minimize Your Kentucky Car Accident Claim You’ve been in an accident, and now you’re dealing with insurance adjusters from multiple companies. They all seem friendly and helpful, asking lots of questions and making promises about “taking care of everything.” But behind their professional demeanor lies a carefully orchestrated…
Sam Aguiar Named to Forbes Inaugural “Best-in-State TOP Lawyers” List LOUISVILLE, KY – Forbes, one of the world’s most respected business icons, has unveiled its first-ever list of “America’s Best-In-State Top Lawyers.” Our founder, Sam Aguiar, has been named to this exclusive group. In total, eight Kentucky attorneys were included, with only two from the…
Your ‘Independent’ Medical Exam Isn’t Independent At All Three months after your accident on the Gene Snyder Freeway, you’ve been receiving treatment for your back injuries. Your doctor says you need continued physical therapy and possibly surgery. Then a letter arrives from the insurance company: “We need to schedule you for an Independent Medical Examination…
Hurt in an Amazon Delivery Vehicle Accident? If an Amazon delivery driver hits you, things can get confusing quickly. Who’s responsible? What should you do? How do you make sure you’re not left paying the price? Quick Steps What you do in the moments after the crash can dramatically impact your claim. Call 911 immediately. Get medical professionals…
Picture a catastrophic truck crash at 1:00 AM on the interstate. A 26-year-old roofer, married father of two, suffers life-altering injuries in a construction zone collision. The trucking company, backed by a fleet of over 10,000 vehicles, moves swiftly to limit exposure. The victim’s lawyer has to act quickly. But which experts are needed? How much…
Early Settlement Offers From Truck Companies After Accidents Trucking Companies Are Built to Shortchange Victims. Here’s How to Fight Back. Picture this: You’re driving home on I-65, your mind wandering to dinner plans or the dog waiting at home. Suddenly, your world shatters. An 80,000-pound commercial truck, weighing as much as 20 cars, plows…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has established hours-of-service regulations to limit the number of hours truck drivers can operate a commercial vehicle in a day. According to the FMCSA, the current HOS regulations for property-carrying commercial vehicle drivers state that: Drivers are limited to driving no more than 11 hours in a consecutive…
How to Ruin Your Personal Injury Case At Sam Aguiar Injury Lawyers, we’ve witnessed countless cases where potentially valuable claims were severely compromised by actions taken (or not taken) in the immediate aftermath of a collision. The first two weeks after your accident represent a particularly vulnerable time when insurance companies gather evidence, analyze your…
Foundation of Commercial Vehicle Safety FMCSR refers to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, the comprehensive set of rules governing commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) operating on America’s roadways. These regulations represent the federal government’s efforts to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. Established and enforced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates and provides safety oversight of commercial motor vehicles. The agency enforces regulations through roadside inspections, audits, and investigations. When drivers or companies are found to violate regulations, the FMCSA can issue fines, remove drivers or vehicles from service, and, in severe cases, revoke operating authority. The FMCSA…
Out of Service Violations Out-of-service (OOS) violations are critical safety infractions identified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). They temporarily compel a driver or vehicle to cease operations. These service violations aim to preemptively sideline vehicles and drivers that pose a risk, thereby preventing accidents and preserving roadway safety. In 2023, over 882,000 OOS…
Bad faith insurance claims can be filed when an insurance company is negligent in handling or compensating you. Find out more today!
Handling A Personal Injury Claim Without a Lawyer Considering handling your own injury claim? It might not be the best choice. However, read on for some helpful tips. Negotiating with insurance companies in a Kentucky car accident case requires strategic planning and an understanding of how insurance companies operate. In this article, you’ll learn how…
Motorcycle Accident Injury Cases At Sam Aguiar Injury Lawyers, we win motorcycle accident cases. Whether dealing with life-altering injuries or fighting an insurance company trying to lowball your claim, we’re here to make it right. Fast, aggressive, personal attention sets us apart. If you or a loved one has suffered injuries in a Kentucky motorcycle…
Following the Evidence Wherever It Leads Most truck accident attorneys negotiate settlements based on the crash itself. We go deeper. We travel anywhere in America to uncover the truth about why dangerous drivers were on the road in the first place. We force corporate safety directors to admit the truth under oath. When a major…
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