Founding Attorney
Sam Aguiar isn’t your typical lawyer. As the founder of Sam Aguiar Injury Lawyers, he built a firm known for unparalleled client service, industry-leading case results, and deep community ties. His commitment to fighting for the wrongfully injured, challenging the status quo, and giving back has made him one of the most respected plaintiffs’ attorneys in Kentucky and beyond.
When people’s futures are on the line, no one works harder or innovates more than Sam.
His tireless pursuit of justice has led to landmark results, including dozens of seven and eight-figure recoveries.
Sam circulates the following to his team, reminding them of the daily mission.
At Sam Aguiar Injury Lawyers, our mission is to provide our clients with an experience they would not receive anywhere else.
We believe our job isn’t done until our clients leave saying, “Wow, that was amazing.”
From the moment they trust us with their case, we must go above and beyond to treat clients like our own family.
Every interaction matters.
Whether it’s a phone call, text, meeting, or email, we must ensure every contact is meaningful, friendly, and genuinely reflects how much we care.
We strive never to miss an opportunity to improve a client’s day.
We don’t believe in shortcuts or a one-size-fits-all approach because we understand that every case, claim, and person is unique.
We deliver life-changing results.
Our goal is to obtain results that will change clients’ lives.
We work tirelessly to secure outcomes that have a lasting impact on their lives, and we must strive to do it faster than any other firm.
When clients choose Sam Aguiar Injury Lawyers, they choose a team committed to redefining what it means to work with a law firm.
We take care of our own.
Our standards for client care and case handling are second to none.
As such, we ask for and expect a lot from our team.
In return, we must care for them like no other company would.
We must provide them with first-class resources, a welcoming and safe environment, an abundance of praise and recognition, and constructive feedback to improve their work-life.
We embrace opportunities to go above and beyond for our employees and meaningfully address their concerns.
We proactively evaluate each team member’s level of job satisfaction and embrace all opportunities to help make this a great workplace.
Sam’s successes on high-profile cases have been featured on national outlets such as Hulu, ABC’s 20-20, the New York Times, Time Magazine, CNN, NBC, BBC, NPR, and the Washington Post, underscoring his stature as a leading figure and profiled attorney in the legal community.
A published best-selling author and a recognized authority at national events, Sam has presented and educated lawyers nationwide on topics such as law firm culture, innovative case strategies on trucking and personal injury cases, civil rights litigation, and insurance bad faith.
His work has led to substantial legal and societal change, including the implementation of significant police reforms and the overhaul and revision of claims handling policies at one of the nation’s largest property and casualty insurers.
Notable Verdicts & Settlements
$ 12.0 Million – Wrongful Death
$ 6.1 Million – Truck Accident
$ 6.0 Million – Truck Accident
$ 5.2 Million – Car Accident
$ 4.0 Million – Truck Accident
$ 3.6 Million – Truck Accident
$ 3.0 Million – Truck Accident
$ 2.5 Million – Truck Accident
$ 2.0 Million – Truck Accident
$1.8 Million – Underinsured Motorist
$1.8 Million – Truck Accident
$1.6 Million – Car Accident
$1.6. Million – Truck Accident
$1.5 Million – Car Accident
$ 1.25 Million – Police Shooting
$1.2 Million – Police Chase
$1.1. Million – Car Accident
$1.0 Million – Car Accident
$ 1.0 Million – Police Chase
$950,000 – Dram Shop
$850,000 – Slip and Fall
$750,000 – Premises Liability
Beyond the courtroom, Sam is a devoted husband and father. He and his wife, Janelle, share a passion for rescue animals, thoroughbred racing, and philanthropy. Their home is a 20-acre safe haven for abused and neglected animals. Their generosity extends to underprivileged children, disaster relief efforts, and disadvantaged communities, with contributions of millions of dollars.
