A referral partner for the cases that deserve a team.
When a Kentucky injury case is serious enough that the outcome really matters, trucking, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, we partner with referring firms to build it, litigate it, and resolve it the right way.
Attorneys with a serious Kentucky injury case.
This page is written for attorneys, not injury victims. If you are a Kentucky lawyer, an out-of-state attorney with a Kentucky claim, a general-practice firm whose client was injured in a truck or car crash, or a firm that handles occasional personal injury matters but needs a co-counsel partner for a complex case, this is the right conversation to start. Notes on personal injury marketing strategy stay on a separate page for referring counsel, not for injury clients.
Our concentration is serious personal injury and wrongful death in Kentucky. We are not trying to poach cases from referral partners, we want to be the firm you trust for the matters where getting it wrong costs your client everything.
Why Kentucky firms send their biggest cases to Aguiar.
Three commitments set this firm apart for referring attorneys. Everything else on this page is how we deliver on them.
We spend what it takes.
Accident reconstruction, biomechanics, life-care planning, economic loss analysis, trucking-industry witnesses, day-in-the-life video. We do not cap litigation spend. If the case needs it, we fund it, so your client gets the workup their injury deserves.
Generous, documented splits.
We pay real splits, not token referral fees, and the arrangement is written down before we take the case. SCR-compliant, client-disclosed, no surprises at distribution. Call us and we will tell you plainly what the split looks like on your matter.
You have no worries.
From intake through disbursement we handle every piece: records, liens, property damage, rental, PIP, demand, litigation, mediation, trial. Your client is treated like our only client. Your relationship with them is intact when the case ends, and your name is tied to a great outcome.
The cases where a co-counsel relationship makes the most sense.
Not every personal injury matter needs a partner. These are the ones where the investment in development, litigation, and technical work meaningfully changes the outcome.
Commercial trucking crashes
18-wheelers, tankers, flatbeds, garbage trucks, delivery fleets. FMCSA regulations, ELD preservation, carrier/broker/shipper liability, MCS-90 endorsements.
Catastrophic injury
TBI, spinal cord injury, amputation, severe burns, polytrauma. Cases requiring life-care planning, vocational analysis, and testimony from medical and economic experts.
Wrongful death
Fatal crashes and occupational fatalities. Survivor actions alongside wrongful-death claims under KRS 411.130, with loss-of-consortium considerations handled the right way.
Multi-defendant matters
Employers, leasing companies, fleet managers, insurance stacking, and multiple liable parties, cases where liability analysis itself drives the outcome.
Serious auto & motorcycle
High-value vehicle crashes. UM/UIM disputes, bad-faith claims, and contested liability where investigation depth changes the outcome.
Premises & other serious PI
Negligent security, slip-and-fall with documented catastrophic injury, and other PI matters with clear liability and meaningful damages. Evaluated case by case.
A dedicated trucking division , built around the first 30 days.
Most firms handle trucking cases. Few have a team built around them. The difference shows up at case development, when evidence disappears, logs get altered, and carriers retain defense counsel within hours of a crash. For attorneys whose client was injured in a commercial-vehicle collision, the single most valuable thing a referral partner can do is move on evidence preservation within the first 24–48 hours. This is what we are built to do.
- Preservation lettersSpoliation and preservation demands to carriers, brokers, and fleet managers within the first business day.
- ELD & ECM dataElectronic logging device, black box, and fleet-management records pulled before they overwrite — typically inside 30 days.
- Driver file workupDriver qualification file, drug testing records, DVIRs, and employer retention decisions.
- FMCSA historyDOT out-of-service violations, compliance reviews, and prior safety history through SAFER.
- ReconstructionAccident reconstruction and, where appropriate, trucking-industry operations witnesses retained early.
- Coverage investigationInsurance stacking, MCS-90 endorsements, umbrella policies, and broker liability under cargo / general liability arrangements.
How the co-counsel arrangement is structured.
Kentucky’s professional conduct rules — specifically SCR 3.130(1.5)(e) — permit fee sharing between attorneys when the arrangement is disclosed to the client in writing, the client provides informed consent, and the total fee is not increased. Every arrangement we enter complies with these requirements.
The agreement
Written before we take the case. Fee split, division of responsibilities, and client-disclosure language all documented up front. No gray areas, no “we’ll figure it out at the end.”
Client disclosure handled correctly. We prepare the SCR-compliant disclosure, obtain the client’s written informed consent, and keep the record of it in the file.
The split
Generous, transparent, and in writing. We pay real splits on both pure referrals and working co-counsel matters. The split is disclosed to the client and does not increase the client’s total fee.
Call us and we will tell you. Specifics depend on case type and participation, but we are happy to walk you through exactly what a split looks like on your case before you send it.
Your role
As involved as you want. From pure referral with regular updates, to active co-counsel on depositions and trial strategy, to full co-chair at trial. Your call on the cadence.
Your client relationship stays yours. We do not bypass you to communicate with your client. Updates come to you unless you direct otherwise.
Your client’s fee
Never increases because of the referral. The total contingency fee charged to the client is the same as any other Aguiar client — and it never increases for litigation or trial.
$0 out-of-pocket, forever. Case expenses are advanced by the firm. Clients never write a check for litigation costs.
Every referral gets the same team-of-three service model.
The case is never sitting in a pile. There is a named person responsible for it every day — a top-rated attorney, a highly experienced case manager, and a dedicated legal assistant. Combined with 24/7 availability and a results record your clients can verify on Google, this is a client experience you can stand behind when you send someone our way.
A real team, not a file number. Every client has three people who know their case — attorney, case manager, and legal assistant. Your client can reach any of them directly.
No appointment needed. An attorney is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Average initial call response is under ten minutes.
Full support beyond the legal case. We coordinate medical treatment, handle property damage and rental, manage PIP, negotiate liens, and connect the client to the support resources they need. Your client focuses on recovery. We handle the rest.
Questions attorneys ask before sending a case.
Does Kentucky allow attorney referral fees?
Yes. Under SCR 3.130(1.5)(e), Kentucky attorneys may share fees when (1) the arrangement is disclosed to the client in writing; (2) the client provides informed consent; and (3) the total fee charged to the client is not increased because of the referral arrangement. Every co-counsel and referral agreement we enter complies with these requirements.
Will my client know about the arrangement?
Yes — and it is required under the rule. The client must receive written disclosure and provide informed consent. We prepare the disclosure language and make sure the process is handled correctly. Most clients understand and appreciate when their attorney brings additional resources in for their case.
What types of cases are best for a referral?
Commercial trucking crashes, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death are the strongest fits. We also take serious auto and motorcycle cases. The earlier in the process, the better — in trucking cases especially, evidence preservation is time-critical. Our primary focus is matters litigated in Kentucky courts.
How do I start a referral conversation?
Call us directly at (502) 888-8888 and ask to speak with a referral coordinator about a potential co-counsel or referral matter. We can usually have the initial conversation the same day. Prefer to write? Use the contact form and we will follow up promptly.
What fee does the client actually pay?
The same contingency the client would pay on any Aguiar case — and the fee never increases for litigation or trial. The referral or co-counsel split is structured between the attorneys and does not change what the client pays.
Talk to an attorney about a referral.
An initial conversation is free and takes about ten minutes. We can usually get an attorney on the phone the same day. No obligation.
Same-day response. SCR 3.130(1.5)(e) compliant. Statewide Kentucky.
Frequently AskedQuestions.
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