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One Dead in Wreck in Frankfort


Per WKYT, the Franklin County coroner has confirmed that one person died in a wreck in Frankfort, KY in a wreck that occurred around 6 a.m. on Thursday, October 21, 2022.  The wreck occurred on Wilkinson Boulevard when an SUV crashed into a tanker truck.  Police that investigated the incident found the vehicle lodged under the tank.  Ruth Mayes, 83 years old, was transported to Frankfort Regional Medical Center.  She was unfortunately pronounced dead shortly thereafter by the Franklin County Coroner’s office.  Our condolences go out to Ms. Mayes’s family and friends.

Car wrecks are traumatic experiences with far-reaching consequences.  It is very difficult to immediately jump into a legal battle following a car wreck when previously you would not have ever considered filing a lawsuit against another person.  It can be tempting to wait until the insurance company makes you a first initial offer before even considering speaking with a car accident injury lawyer about your case.  As an injury victim in a car accident, that is not in your best interest, however.

There are several elements within an insurance claim that most people are now aware of so if you wait to speak with a car accident lawyer, it could possibly prevent you from obtaining maximum compensation for your car accident injury claim.  At Meagher Injury Lawyers, Tate and his team are passionate about standing up to insurance companies on behalf of their injured clients.

If you have been injured in a car wreck in Kentucky, it is crucial to have a well-rounded knowledge of the laws associated with a car accident injury claim in order to help get you the best possible outcome.  Attorney Tate Meagher previously worked on behalf of insurance companies, defending car accident injury claims brought by the injured Plaintiff.  This experience provided Tate with the knowledge of how insurance companies work to try to minimize the value of car accident injury claims.  Tate now uses this experience and knowledge to maximize the value of car accident injury victims’ claims.  Tate is passionate about helping people get through the difficult times following being injured in a car accident.

Times can be very difficult after being injured in a car accident.  Medical bills can pile up, and you may not be able to work and provide the financial support to your family that you were able to prior to the accident.  Whether you are an injury victim in a rear-end collision, t-bone collision, head-on collision, traffic light or stop sign dispute collision, or multi-vehicle collision, Meagher Injury Lawyers has the experience that can help you get through the difficult times ahead.  We are compassionate and aggressive car accident attorneys and are ready to represent you.  We represent car accident injury victims injured across Kentucky.  For a free consultation about your car accident injury case, Don’t Wait, Call Tate!