The stretch of Newtown Pike between Aristides Boulevard and Sugar Maple Lane is one of the two or three most dangerous intersections in Lexington, with 38 accidents in 2017. The area is heavily congested, with Aristides Boulevard leading into a large subdivision and Sugar Maple Lane leading into the Marriott. Newtown Pike itself is part of a major state highway that hosts a great many commercial trucks, including many 18-wheelers.
Unsurprisingly, truck accidents are one of the most common types of accidents on this section of Newtown Pike. In May 2018, for example, an 18-wheeler collided with a motorcycle at Newtown Pike and Sugar Maple Lane, closing down Newtown Pike for an hour all the way from Aristides Boulevard.
Filing a Police Report
Kentucky law requires you to file a form with the state police within 10 days of an accident that causes injury, death or property damage over $500. If you fail to do so you could be fined and your driver’s license could be suspended Your report can be used as evidence to support your personal injury claim.
Settling vs. Suing
It is usually a good idea to try to settle your claim first before suing the insurance company or the responsible party. In fact, over 90 percent of car accident claims are settled this way. In some cases, however, the defendant or the insurance company is stubborn and must be taken to court.
We Either Win Your Case or We Work for Free
Car accident lawyer Glenn Martin Hammond doesn’t play games with his clients. After 20 years of experiences, he wins the great majority of his personal injury cases. What that means to you is that you will not be charged a single dime in legal fees, until and unless your case is won and the money is already in the bank.
Demand Fair Compensation
If you have been hurt in an accident on Newtown Pike or elsewhere, you are likely to need a Lexington car accident lawyer — not only to win, but to receive every penny you are entitled to. Contact Glenn Martin Hammond 24/7 for a free consultation, by calling (606) 437-7777 or by filling out our online contact form. We serve clients in Sugar Maple Lane, Newtown Pike, Bryan Station, Henry Clay and elsewhere in Lexington, KY, as well as throughout the state.