Were you hurt in a car accident, slip and fall, or any other injury in Louisville? Kentucky grants you one year from the date of the injury to file most personal injury claims under K.R.S. § 413.140. Kentucky follows a pure comparative fault rule. If an insurer proves you share some blame, your compensation may be reduced. Call Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys for a free case review.

Kentucky Laws That May Affect Your Case

Kentucky has one of the shortest personal injury deadlines in the country. For most claims, like dog bites and premises liability cases, you have one year from the date of injury under K.R.S. § 413.140. Car accident claims get two years under K.R.S. § 304.39-230.

Also, Kentucky follows a pure comparative fault rule. That means fault in an accident could be split between more than one party. Your share of the blame reduces what you can recover by that amount.

Adjusters use this tactic often. They may argue you were following too close or not paying attention. Our attorneys could challenge how fault is being divided. We’ll fight for an outcome that reflects what actually happened.

Different rules apply if your injury involved a city vehicle, a state-operated road defect, or any government property. Claims against Kentucky state agencies must go through the Board of Claims. Under K.R.S. § 411.110, notice deadlines can be as short as 90 days for certain city and county claims.

Unfortunately, if you miss a deadline, you risk your entire claim. The best thing you can do is to meet with an attorney to learn your legal options.

Louisville’s Roads and Why Accidents Happen Here

Louisville is known for the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Churchill Downs racetrack, and other attractions. Louisville sits at the junction of three major interstates, and the numbers prove it. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, there were 25,417 crashes in 2024. Common accident sites include Interstate 264, Interstate 65, and Dixie Highway.

Interstate 264 (I-264), or the Watterson Expressway, is on the south side of the city. It’s one of the most crash-prone roads in Louisville. High daily traffic, frequent lane changes, and the road’s occasional detour all cause crashes.

Then, Interstate 65 (I-65) runs straight through the heart of Louisville. The interstate connects to I-64 and I-71 at the Spaghetti Junction interchange. The merge points there require rapid lane switching at highway speeds. Unfortunately, rollovers and multi-vehicle crashes are common.

U.S. 60 runs through the west side of Louisville. It’s been one of the city’s most dangerous surface roads for years. Dense commercial traffic and high pedestrian activity all play a role.

After any crash on these roads, evidence disappears as quickly as a running Thoroughbred. Insurance adjusters will call you and push you to settle. Consult with an attorney first.

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Our Louisville office is by appointment only. Reach us at 800-229-7989. Your first meeting with our team is free. You only pay us if we win a settlement or verdict in your favor.

We Also Serve Clients Throughout Kentucky

Louisville is our Kentucky office, but Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys represents injured clients across the state. No matter where in Kentucky your injury occurred, our attorneys can help you understand your options.

Our Louisville car accident attorneys and truck wreck lawyers handle cases throughout Jefferson County and across Kentucky. We also represent clients in wrongful death claims, catastrophic injury cases, and medical malpractice claims. Trust our team to fight for your maximum compensation.