Corbin Truck Accident Lawyers

Corbin sits at one of the busiest freight intersections in the United States. We are the meeting point of Interstate 75, which carries goods from Canada to Florida, and US-25E, the primary artery for heavy freight moving East/West through Appalachia.

While this makes Corbin a commercial hub, it also puts local families in constant danger. Every day, exhausted truckers pushing their Federal Hours of Service limits rush through our city to meet deadlines. When a 40-ton truck collides with a passenger car on the Bypass or Exit 25, the results are often catastrophic.

At Freeman Childers, we don't just know truck accident law; we know the specific dangers of Corbin's roads. We are ready to fight the billion-dollar insurance companies that try to protect negligent trucking fleets.

Corbin’s "Danger Zones" for Semi Wrecks

We investigate accidents in the high-risk corridors that define our city:

• I-75 (Exits 25 to 29): This 4-mile stretch is notorious for high-speed wrecks. Trucks merging from US-25E often cut off cars, while southbound trucks frequently overheat their brakes on the hills before reaching the exit.

• The Corbin Bypass (US-25E): A deadly mix of local traffic and heavy freight. Trucks often speed through the intersections near the Trade Center and Knox County line, leading to T-bone collisions.

• Cumberland Falls Highway: The congestion near Walmart and the restaurants creates a zone where distracted delivery drivers often rear-end stopped cars.

• "Malfunction Junction" (Exit 29): The chaotic merging traffic in North Corbin (Laurel County side) is a frequent site of sideswipe accidents involving 18-wheelers.

The Tri-County Jurisdiction Trap

Truck accidents in Corbin are legally complex because our city sits in Whitley, Laurel, and Knox counties.

• If you are hit by a truck at Exit 29, your lawsuit belongs in London (Laurel Circuit).

• If the crash happens at Exit 25, it belongs in Williamsburg (Whitley Circuit).

• If it happens on the Bypass near the Flea Market, it might be Barbourville (Knox Circuit).

Out-of-town lawyers often file in the wrong court, leading to delays or dismissals. We know exactly where the county lines fall and which judge will hear your case.

We Fight the "Company" Defense

Trucking companies have rapid response teams. Within hours of a crash in Corbin, their investigators are on the scene to "manage" the evidence. You need a team that moves just as fast. We fight to preserve:

• The Black Box (ECM): Proving the driver was speeding or didn't brake.

• Driver Logs: Proving they violated federal rest break rules.

• Maintenance Records: Proving the truck had bad brakes before it ever left the terminal.

Injured by a Truck in Corbin? Call Us Immediately.

Do not speak to the trucking company's adjuster. Call Freeman Childers at 606-528-1000 to secure the evidence before it disappears.

Helpful Local Resources (Corbin)

• Official Crash Reports: Download your collision report via the Corbin Police Department. (If on I-75, check KSP Post 11).

• Trauma Care: The primary facility for stabilization is Baptist Health Corbin.

• Federal Regulations: Review the laws trucking companies must follow at the FMCSA Website.