Complete Breathitt County, KY accident reports and news.
Accidents in Breathitt County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Breathitt County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
When an accident happens in Breathitt County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.
After a Breathitt County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.
Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about how a Breathitt County injury lawyer can help.
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Lexington, KY
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Noah Campbell was walking along Highway 476 and attempted to cross the road. Michael Fugate, 20, came driving around a curve and struck Campbell, who was declared dead at the scene. Authorities do not believe alcohol was a factor in this crash.
Lexington, KY
State Troopers say a truck carrying six men flipped and struck a house. They say Adam Fugate, Lee Campbell, and Pearl Armstrong were killed and two others were airlifted to the hospital after the truck they were riding in crashes into a house.
Lexington, KY
We now know the name of the man killed in a motorcycle accident in Breathitt County tonight.