Many personal injuries result from car accidents and other motor vehicle accidents. Auto accidents may involve negligence on the part of drivers, including drunken driving and reckless behavior.

According to the Federal Highway Administration, last year there were more than 6 million car accidents in the United States. Approximately 3 million people were injured and almost 53,000 were killed in vehicle mishaps. Accident victims included:

• Drivers of vehicles involved in accidents where another driver was at fault.
• Passengers in vehicle accidents whose driver or the driver of another vehicle was to blame.
• Pedestrians hit by vehicles.
• Cyclists hit by motorists.

The attorneys of Gary C. Johnson, P.S.C. have handled countless personal injury claims on behalf of clients who have been injured in car accidents. We can assist you in receiving compensation for your injuries, lost wages, and other damages.

While insurance is designed to address these economic issues, insurance is first and foremost a business. What is best for you is not necessarily in the insurance company's best interest. Insurance companies have a team of adjusters, investigators and attorneys whose goal is to minimize the amount of money that they pay to accident victims. While you are recovering from the initial shock of the accident, those at fault may have already notified their insurance company, which will immediately try to minimize their payout. Simultaneously, your insurance company is also trying to limit their exposure. Doesn't it make sense that you have a competent accident attorney on your team who will represent your interests?

In Kentucky, automobile owners are required to carry minimum limits of insurance protection. If the other driver has no liability insurance or not enough insurance to pay for your injuries, your own policy may provide enough coverage to protect you against uninsured or underinsured motorist benefits. In general, however, it is best to consult an attorney and seek damages against the driver of a motor vehicle under these circumstances:

• There was a fatality.
• Bones were broken or fractured.
• There is permanent and serious injury or disfigurement.

If you are eligible for damages, your compensation may include medical expenses, lost income, property damage, and pain and suffering damages. If the accident was caused by someone else's negligence (exceedingly reckless or careless behavior), punitive damages may be awarded.

Please contact the law offices of Gary C. Johnson, P.S.C., for assistance and advice. Our firm works for injured people and their families. The law firm you choose does make a difference. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case, and we will always give you our honest opinion about your case in light of the facts, case law, and our experience with similar automobile accident cases. Call us today at 1-866-268-4200, or use our online contact form.

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