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Navigating the world of commercial driving can be complex. There are many terms and regulations to understand. One common area of confusion is the relationship between Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and commercial driving. A common misconception amongst members of the general public is that a CDL and a CDL-applicable vehicle are required for…

Negotiating Your Claim Without A Lawyer?  Bad idea. But take some advice anyway. When you’ve been involved in a Kentucky car accident and sustained personal injuries, dealing with a car accident claim and insurance companies can be daunting. Insurers often have experience on their side, and without strategic negotiation tactics, you may risk settling…

Why Truck Accident Case Types Matter in Personal Injury Trucking accidents can cause catastrophic injuries and financial devastation for victims. Unlike standard car crashes, these cases involve complex factors such as federal regulations, commercial insurance policies, and large corporate defendants. At Sam Aguiar Injury Lawyers, we’ve handled numerous trucking accident cases, helping victims get…

Motorcycle Crashes Can Be Devastating  For many people, there is nothing more invigorating than riding a motorcycle. However, with that freedom comes an added risk due to being less protected from road and weather conditions and more prone to severe injuries or death when an accident occurs. In fact, according to the National Highway…

Some professions are inherently dangerous, and many employers, whether inadvertently or deliberately, do not adhere to safety protocols or provide their employees with the necessary safety equipment. Workers can rely on the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) for safety issues. Since 1970, OSHA has enforced worker health and safety rights.  Kentucky’s Occupational…

Kentucky’s I‑65 Keeps Making Headlines The Statewide Picture Kentucky logged 9,736 truck‑involved collisions in 2023, including 99 fatal crashes that left 107 people dead and nearly 2,000 injured. Trucks over 10,000 lbs accounted for about 1 in every 12 police‑reported crashes statewide. Epicenter for Truck Wrecks No interstate in the Commonwealth sees more crashes than…