The lawyers at the Byrnes law office also represents citizens for injuries sustained in car accidents, truck accidents. We have successfully resolved several cases truck accidents for over million dollars. John Byrnes was attorney of record for federal court verdict against Wiley Sanders truck company for $1.6 million dollars in November, 2008. Truck accidents require specialized knowledge and experience that the Byrnes law office has. Truck accidents often have violations of the FMCSA (federal motor vehicle safety regulations act). Accident reconstruction is often required and time is of the essence because evidence such as skid marks, road conditions, as well as witnesses and their memories can fade. Claims have been litigated against Rush Trucking Company, Super Service Motor Carriers, Wiley Sanders Trucking, KLLM Trucking Co. as well as several other trucking companies. Contact the Byrnes attorneys anytime at 502-363-2200 if you need assistance in your truck accident. Examples of cases and results are located at www.byrneslaw.com . We, will even upon request make a visit to the emergency room or hospital to provide assistance to clients or potential clients.

Injuries that are often sustained in truck collisions are closed head injuries that can be indicated by memory problems, dizziness, concussions. Emergency room care is required when a closed head injury is sustained and most medical provider will order a MRI or CAT scan to help diagnose the closed head injury. Proper documentation of the closed head injury is required because the effects may be treated by the social and economic effects can last a lifetime even after treatment is completed and maximum medical improvement has been reached. We work with vocational rehabilitation experts as well as vocational economics to document the lasting economic harm that is suffered. We have an attorney with an MBA master of business administration specializing in Finance to help document the economic detriment sustained by the injury. We have also helped direct settlement proceeds into a tax deferred annuity as well as tax free annuities. Some client will require a special needs trust to help preserve the funds for the benefit of the injured. Medicare and Medicaid planning are often required when litigating a serious injury claim. Byrnes law office has navigated the serious injury claim process for several individuals. Contact us at 502-893-8994 office or 502-363-2200 cellular.

Car accidents are a common cause of serious injuries including (herniated disc, torn rotator cuff, seatbelt injury, cracked chest plate, broken ribs, broken arm or leg). Airbags have been developed to prevent serious injury but they can also cause serious injury including broken nose or facial fractures. Airbags are designed to work in conjunction with the seatbelt to protect the passenger. The most common injury in a car accident is a cervical strain where the muscle and liagaments in the neck are strained and cause pain, swelling and or muscle spasms, medical treatment should be sought to diagnose, document and treat your symptoms and injuries.
In the course of litigation your driving record will be open to review. Your driving history will be used to confirm that you are a safe driver and that you do not have a history of moving violations or traffic tickets. Should you have a criminal conviction or traffic ticket in some situations the Byrnes law office, PLLC can remove the conviction or expunge the records. Expungement of a criminal record can help your civil case as well as your employment prospects. Traffic tickets and moving violations add points to your driver?s license which are used to determine if your license should be suspended. In certain circumstances the points can be reduced to help protect your driving privilege. Byrnes law has resolved cases in several counties in Kentucky (Jefferson, Henry, Bullitt, Lyon County, Hardin, Laurel, and Carroll County) Check www.KentuckyTicket.com  and Call Byrnes Law if you have been charged with a speeding ticket or need an expungement at (502) 363-2200.

As a result of car or truck collisions several clients have sustained CHI (closed head injuries) including, concussions, memory loss, confusion and TBI (traumatic Brain Injury) can cause amnesia as well as other functional problems that a neurologist should investigate. Often the injuries are severe enough to have the patient air lifted to the trauma center for immediate treatment. Immediate care is required to minimize the permanent damage. Brain injuries are often permanent and cause a permanent change in earning potential and a life care plan is often required to document the total cost of caring for the patient. A Special Needs Trust or other deferred annuities are an important planning tool and can help care for the client. These tools are often required for Medicare and Medicaid planning.