The non-emergency contact numbers of the Louisville Metro Police Department are (502) 574-7111 and (502) 574-2111.

You can obtain a copy of your police report in-person at:
701 West Ormsby Avenue
Suite 001
Louisville, KY 40202

According to the statute of limitations in the state of Kentucky, you generally have one year from the date of the accident or the date the injury was discovered to file a claim in court in Louisville. However, the statute of limitations is two years for injury cases involving a car accident.

Yes, you can file a brain injury claim against the city of Louisville. You are also allowed to sue a county and a state government entity in Kentucky. The Kentucky Claims Commission handles all of the claims against the state government, which include those involving car accidents, premises liability, and medical malpractice.

Yes, in Louisville, you can file a brain injury lawsuit against the party that caused you to have a mild form of brain injury, such as a concussion or a brain contusion. A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, violent jolt, or blow to the head. Meanwhile, a brain contusion, also called a cerebral contusion, refers to the bruising of brain tissue.

In Louisville, the average settlement for cases involving car accident-related concussions ranges from $20,000 to $200,000. Note that the settlement amount is dependent on multiple factors, including the severity of the injury and prognosis, victim characteristics, the value of the non-economic damages, the degree of liability, and the financial position of the at-fault party.

Yes, you can sue a car driver for a coup-contrecoup injury in Louisville. In fact, coup-contrecoup, which refers to a head injury resulting in damage to two sides of the brain, is one of the most common injuries arising from motor vehicle crashes. Its symptoms include difficulty concentrating, memory problems, and balance and coordination problems.

Louisville, KY

Phil Rich - Principal

Best Brain Injury Attorneys in Louisville