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Louisville · Kentucky · Truck & Commercial Vehicle Injury Law

Hit by a truck or
tractor-trailer?
You do not have to stand alone.

Commercial trucking companies and their drivers are subject to state and federal safety regulations that do not apply to ordinary drivers. When a violation causes a crash, the trucking company itself can be held liable — not just the driver behind the wheel.

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  • You may be entitled to compensation for:
  • Medical bills, surgery, and long-term care
  • Lost income and reduced earning capacity
  • Pain, suffering, and permanent disability
  • Vehicle damage and out-of-pocket costs
  • Wrongful death claims for families who have lost a loved one
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Our firm

Why Satterley & Kelley PLLC?

For more than 20 years, our trial lawyers have gone up against large corporations and their insurers on behalf of people seriously injured on Kentucky roads.

The Satterley & Kelley trial team — Louisville, Kentucky

The trial team — Louisville, Kentucky

  • We take on trucking companies

    Large carriers and their insurers fight hard to avoid paying serious claims. We prepare every case as if it is going to trial.

  • Millions recovered for injured Kentuckians

    Verdicts and settlements won for people hurt in collisions and for families who lost a loved one.

  • No fee unless we win

    You pay nothing upfront. We advance all costs and collect a fee only if we recover for you.

What we investigate

How truck crashes actually happen

Louisville is a hub for truck traffic in Kentucky — home to distribution centers for UPS and other carriers, where drivers are often rushing to make deliveries. Behind most serious collisions is a safety rule someone decided not to follow.

Fatigue and hours of service

Did the driver take the rest breaks federal rules require? Electronic logging data, dispatch records, and delivery schedules show whether the carrier pushed a driver past the legal limit.

Distraction and impairment

Was the driver on a cellphone, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or taking stimulants to stay awake? Was the driver even qualified to operate a big rig?

Equipment and loading

Were the brakes and other safety equipment in proper working order? Was the truck overweight or the load improperly secured? Inspection and maintenance records tell the story.

Company history

Had the driver or the trucking company been involved in prior crashes or safety violations? A pattern of violations can establish negligent hiring, training, and supervision.

Cases we handle

Trucks and commercial vehicles we take on

If you were hurt in a collision with any commercial vehicle in Kentucky — or you drive one and were injured on the job — we can review your case at no cost.

Tractor-trailers & 18-wheelers

Jackknifes, underride collisions, wide-turn and blind-spot crashes involving fully loaded rigs.

Logging trucks

Unsecured and shifting loads on rural Kentucky roads, often carrying weight far beyond a passenger vehicle’s survivable impact.

Dump trucks

Construction and hauling operations with heavy loads, restricted visibility, and frequent backing maneuvers.

Cement mixers

High centers of gravity and shifting liquid loads make rollovers and loss-of-control crashes common.

Buses & school buses

Passenger and pedestrian injuries involving public transit, charter, and school transportation.

Oversized loads

Wide and overheight loads that require permits, escorts, and route planning — and cause serious harm when those rules are ignored.

Delivery trucks

Local and last-mile delivery vehicles operating under tight schedules in residential neighborhoods.

Injured truck drivers

Drivers hurt by another motorist, defective equipment, or unsafe loading practices at a shipper or terminal.

What to do now

Three steps to protect your rights

The trucking company starts building its defense immediately. What you do in the first days matters.

01

Get medical care and document everything

See a doctor even if you feel able to walk away — serious injuries often surface days later, and the medical record ties them to the crash. Photograph the vehicles and scene, get the police report number, and write down every witness.

02

Be careful with the insurer

The carrier covering the truck is likely to send investigators to the scene within hours, and their goal is to shift blame toward you. You are not required to give a recorded statement. The first settlement offer often does not cover a victim’s full financial and medical needs.

03

Call Satterley & Kelley

Driver logs, black-box data, dashcam footage, and maintenance records can be overwritten or discarded within weeks. We move quickly to demand that the carrier preserve them — and we will review a settlement offer you have already received, at no cost.

Why choose us

The Satterley & Kelley difference

For more than 20 years, our trial lawyers have represented injured people in Kentucky and across the nation — taking on trucking companies, Fortune 500 corporations, and the insurers who defend them.

Boots on the ground, fast

The trucking company’s investigators arrive within hours. We move just as quickly to preserve electronic logs, black-box data, and maintenance records before they disappear.

We know the federal rules

Hours of service, driver qualification, inspection, maintenance, and load securement are all federally regulated. Proving a violation is often what turns a disputed case into a clear one.

We will review your offer

Already have a settlement offer? The first number is rarely the best one. We will tell you honestly whether it covers your medical needs and lost income, or whether it does not.

No fee unless we win

You pay nothing upfront. We advance all case costs and only collect a fee when we recover compensation for you. There is zero financial risk in calling us today.

Kentucky law — what you need to know

Filing deadlines are short

Kentucky sets strict time limits on motor vehicle injury and wrongful death claims, and they can run out faster than people expect. Call early so the deadline that applies to your case can be confirmed.

More than the driver may be liable

The trucking company, the vehicle or trailer owner, a maintenance contractor, the party that loaded the cargo, and a freight broker may all share responsibility.

Federal rules carry weight

Commercial carriers must follow federal safety regulations that do not apply to ordinary drivers. A documented violation that caused your crash is powerful evidence of negligence.

Client testimonials

What our clients say

★★★★★
“The team at Satterley & Kelley did an amazing job representing my family on behalf of our father … The team fought hard and they fought fair, all while preserving our father’s memory. Beyond happy with what they were able to achieve for our family.”

— Todd Boyd

★★★★★
“He was always very professional, compassionate and informative while navigating this situation through its completion … He made me feel my situation and loss were important to him and patiently answered any questions that I had.”

— Kay Davis

★★★★★
“The professionalism and knowledge we witnessed from the Satterley and Kelley Firm is second to none. Wonderful, kind caring individuals. We are forever grateful for their assistance.”

— Vickie Cook

Case results

Millionsrecovered

In verdicts and settlements for injured Kentuckians and their families, including motor vehicle and commercial vehicle collisions.

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Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different, and testimonials reflect the experience of individual clients.

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Injured by a truck or tractor-trailer?
Call us. Consultations are free.

We will honestly evaluate your claim, explain the strength of your case, and outline every legal option available to you — at absolutely no cost or obligation.

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