Richardson Law Group has defended regional trucking companies, national carriers, interstate brokers, short haul truckers, and coal truckers against allegations of violations of the Federal Motor Carrier Regulations, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act and other federal and state regulations. Our attorneys are trained in hands-on investigation of trucking accidents, arriving on scene as soon as possible after first contact with expert witnesses to assist in our initial evaluation. We establish contact quickly and review all necessary records from state and federal agencies so that we can provide a prompt evaluation of liability to our clients.
Our attorneys are available 24 hours a day at (859) 230-1165, to accept your call in the event of an accident.
Henson v. Estate of Turner and Bowling Trucking. Melissa Richardson successfully obtained an unanimous defense verdict on liability on behalf of her clients, Bowling Trucking and the Estate of Charles Turner, in Powell Circuit Court. Mr. Turner was driving down the Mountain Parkway when he entered a significant fog area. This fog was exacerbated b...
Henson v. Estate of Turner and Bowling Trucking. Melissa Richardson successfully obtained an unanimous defense verdict on liability on behalf of her clients, Bowling Trucking and the Estate of Charles Turner, in Powell Circuit Court. Mr. Turner was driving down the Mountain Parkway when he entered a significant fog area. This fog was exacerbated by […]
Farrag and Hammad v. Sindle Trucking, Tyrone Kilgore, and HDI Gerling America Insurance. Melissa Richardson successfully defended Sindle Trucking, its driver, Tyrone Kilgore, and its insurer, HDI Gerling America Insurance in a rear-end accident between Mr. Kilgore’s loaded tanker truck and Plaintiff Farrag’s semi. Farrag blew a tire in May 2014 while travelling north o...
Farrag and Hammad v. Sindle Trucking, Tyrone Kilgore, and HDI Gerling America Insurance. Melissa Richardson successfully defended Sindle Trucking, its driver, Tyrone Kilgore, and its insurer, HDI Gerling America Insurance in a rear-end accident between Mr. Kilgore’s loaded tanker truck and Plaintiff Farrag’s semi. Farrag blew a tire in May 2014 while travelling north on […]
This two week trial resulted in a defense verdict on liability in the case of Pam Lane and Pam Lane as Administrator of the Estate of Matthew Lane v. James Baker and W.A. Kendall Co. On May 20, 2014, Pam Lane and her husband, Matt Lane, were driving their motorcycle on Hwy 30 in Owsle...
This two week trial resulted in a defense verdict on liability in the case of Pam Lane and Pam Lane as Administrator of the Estate of Matthew Lane v. James Baker and W.A. Kendall Co. On May 20, 2014, Pam Lane and her husband, Matt Lane, were driving their motorcycle on Hwy 30 in Owsley […]
Slone v. Moore, 12-CI-184. Mrs. Richardson obtained a defense verdict on liability in this 3 week trial styled. On February 2, 2012, Plaintiff was a passenger in a vehicle travelling on Hwy 80 in Perry Co., Ky. The driver of his vehicle, Duane Stidham, was third partied in by Mrs. Richardson’s client and then Plaintif...
Slone v. Moore, 12-CI-184. Mrs. Richardson obtained a defense verdict on liability in this 3 week trial styled. On February 2, 2012, Plaintiff was a passenger in a vehicle travelling on Hwy 80 in Perry Co., Ky. The driver of his vehicle, Duane Stidham, was third partied in by Mrs. Richardson’s client and then Plaintiff […]
French v. Clarksville Stave & Lumber Co., Ltd..A rollover accident that occurred after two truckers met in an S-Curve on a narrow rural road resulted in a trial before the U.S. District Court at Covington. After brief deliberation, the jury returned a unanimous verdict in favor of the defendant who was represented by Melissa Thompso...
French v. Clarksville Stave & Lumber Co., Ltd..A rollover accident that occurred after two truckers met in an S-Curve on a narrow rural road resulted in a trial before the U.S. District Court at Covington. After brief deliberation, the jury returned a unanimous verdict in favor of the defendant who was represented by Melissa Thompson […]
Johnson et al v. Republic Diesel, 11-CI-274. Earl Green and his wife and daughter were passengers in a vehicle that was rear-ended by a commercial vehicle. While the Greens were not injured at the scene, they reported later that day to the ER. They have since been treated for wide-ranging soft-tissue symptoms. The Greens filed sui...
Johnson et al v. Republic Diesel, 11-CI-274. Earl Green and his wife and daughter were passengers in a vehicle that was rear-ended by a commercial vehicle. While the Greens were not injured at the scene, they reported later that day to the ER. They have since been treated for wide-ranging soft-tissue symptoms. The Greens filed suit […]
Hill v. Busy Bee Septic, 10-CI-223. Tamela Hill was navigating a narrow mountain bridge. A driver of a commercial vehicle approached from the opposite direction. As the two met on the bridge, there was a serious collision. Hill filed suit against the employer of the commercial operator. Our firm, representing the defense, presented the testimony of ...
Hill v. Busy Bee Septic, 10-CI-223. Tamela Hill was navigating a narrow mountain bridge. A driver of a commercial vehicle approached from the opposite direction. As the two met on the bridge, there was a serious collision. Hill filed suit against the employer of the commercial operator. Our firm, representing the defense, presented the testimony of a […]
Smith v. Turner et al., 08-CI-0083. Coy Turner was operating a grain truck for his employer. As he drove, the truck’s left front wheel fell off. Turner lost control and struck an oncoming Jeep Cherokee driven by Barbara Smith. Smith sued Turner and his employer for more than $1.6 million. Richardson Law Group represented the defense...
Smith v. Turner et al., 08-CI-0083. Coy Turner was operating a grain truck for his employer. As he drove, the truck’s left front wheel fell off. Turner lost control and struck an oncoming Jeep Cherokee driven by Barbara Smith. Smith sued Turner and his employer for more than $1.6 million. Richardson Law Group represented the defense, […]