Personal Injury
Lawyers in ZIP Code 40503 - Lexington
Kennedy Slusher, Anwar Malik, Neal Joseph Manor, Ronald Craig Reinhardt, Edwin H. Clark, Linda M. Hopgood, J Golden, John Schrader are among the top-rated personal injury attorneys in ZIP code 40503, Lexington
Kentucky.
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FAQs - Personal Injury Lawyers in zip 40503
How many Personal Injury lawyers actively serve residents of Lexington, Kentucky (40503)?
Approximately 15 licensed attorneys focus on Personal Injury across Lexington, Kentucky (40503). Most matters are filed through the Kentucky District Court, where local rules shape timelines and filing steps.
What is the typical hourly fee for Personal Injury lawyers in Lexington, Kentucky?
In Lexington, typical rates range from $234-$342 per hour for Personal Injury. End-to-end case budgets frequently land between $3996 and $8329, depending on hearings and discovery.
How long do Personal Injury matters usually take in courts near Lexington (40503)?
Personal Injury cases in Lexington, Kentucky usually take around 5-10 months depending on complexity and the Kentucky District Court docket.
Which local court most often hears Personal Injury cases for people living in Lexington, Kentucky?
Residents of Lexington typically see Personal Injury filings handled by the Kentucky District Court. Proximity to 40503 helps with quick submissions and clerk communications.
Do attorneys around 40503 offer a free first consultation for Personal Injury?
About 70% of firms near ZIP 40503 offer a free first consultation for Personal Injury, so you can compare strategy and fit before committing.
Common Personal Injury Case Examples in zip 40503
Legal issues involving personal injury claims. Case Example: Kelley v. Chicago, 35 F.3d 349 (7th Cir. 1994) ?he court addressed claims for personal injuries caused by city negligence. Judgment: The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, awarding compensation for the injury.
Compare and choose Personal Injury Lawyers in Zip 40503
Location: 40503, Lexington, Kentucky Phone: +1 (859) 469-4812 Firm: Golden Law Office PLLC
Dale Golden graduated from the Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama and was admitted to the Kentucky bar in 1989. Dale is nationally certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, which is accredited by the American Bar Association. (Note: Kentucky does not recognize specialties in fields of law). Dale is a member of the Class Action Trial Lawyers Association based on his knowledge and experience in class action lawsuits. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum that requires each member to have received a verdict and final judgment from a trial in the amount of $1,000,000 or more. Likewise, the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum requires a jury verdict and entry of a judgment in an amount in excess of $2,000,000. Dale has obtained an eight figure jury verdict in a bad faith claim brought against an insurance company. He is also a member of the American Association for Justice Top 100 Trial Lawyers for the state of Kentucky. Dale has extensive trial experience and has successfully handled many complex cases involving fatalities, brain injuries, environmental class actions, and other catastrophic injury cases.. In 2012, Dale achieved a number one ranking by the Kentucky Trial Court Review for the most cases tried in the state of Kentucky for that year. He has given seminars on insurance bad faith to members of the Fayette County Bar Association, as well as several of the nation’s largest insurance carriers. Dale has successfully defended several insurance companies in bad faith claims and has also experienced success in pursuing bad faith claims against other companies. Having successfully worked both the defense and plaintiff side of insurance bad faith litigation, Dale has a global perspective that provides for knowledgeable insight to consistently achieve success in those cases. In addition, Dale has successfully handled cases involving the following subject matters. One of Dale’s most recent settlements involved a case against Howard Berger Manufacturing of New Jersey. Dale filed a Complaint alleging that a defective space heater was responsible for the death of an individual. By working with experts from the Kentucky State Police and local Fire Marshall’s Office, in conjunction with retained experts who testified about cause and origin as well as the most likely product defect, the case was settled for $3.89 million dollars. The same preparation and hard work that was responsible for the result in the Howard Berger case is the same work that goes into other cases involving medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and catastrophic injuries.. Dale has handled numerous cases involving catastrophic injury as well as death. These complex cases have provided him knowledge and experience in hiring and working with the best experts in each respective field. Dale represented one of the largest trucking companies in the nation for over ten years. In addition, his defense work in defending insureds in automobile accidents, has required him to work extensively with experts who conduct accident investigations. This includes experts who perform Total Station Accident Reconstructions for collisions that result in fatalities. By working closely with these experts as well as the Kentucky State Police, he is able to preserve evidence immediately after a motor vehicle collision that otherwise may be lost due to the passage of time. Identifying witnesses and other potential Defendants is of paramount importance immediately after a catastrophic collision. He also has experience in crashworthiness cases wherein he contested the crashworthiness of a school bus wherein several children were killed and/or injured. By identifying alternative, economically feasible, safer designs, a manufacturer of a vehicle can be found liable for its product. Dale is familiar with these complex areas of law and the experts needed to support a winning case.
Location: 40503, Lexington, Kentucky Phone: Not Available
A graduate of Belmont University College of Law, Kennedy spent her formative years of practice by serving the small business needs and community of Nashville, Tennessee. Now, since moving back to the Bluegrass, Kennedy is dedicated to serving her fellow Kentuckians both in and out of the courtroom by utilizing her experience in transactional services such as contract drafting, civil litigation, and mediation. Kennedy is licensed in both Tennessee and Kentucky and is ready to meet your legal and mediation needs in either state.. The needs of her community have always been a priority of Kennedy’s practice. Previously, she had the pleasure of serving Nashville by being an active member of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Volunteers of America, her local chamber of commerce, and the community service division of the Greater Nashville Apartment Association. Today, Kennedy has the pleasure of enjoying a committee position in the Education Outreach division of the Kentucky Bar Association which serves Kentucky’s youth.
