Becker Law Office handles personal injury claims for families and individuals from our offices in Louisville, Kentucky. Our primary goal is to help each client obtain the full benefits or compensation he or she needs to move forward after a serious injury or disability.
Our Louisville personal injury lawyers have more than 35 years of experience handling injury and disability claims. We apply our knowledge of civil law to the circumstances of the case, investigate the case thoroughly and negotiate aggressively with insurers to reach a just settlement or take the case to trial. Our clients have access to both seasoned negotiators and skilled trial attorneys.
We are driven by a passion for ensuring that the seriously injured have steadfast legal representation and receive the full benefits they are due by law. Each case stands on its own facts, and past results are not predictive of future outcomes. But our hard work for clients and the successful outcomes we have achieved have earned Becker Law Office a place in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. We are recognized for our Ethical Standards and Legal Ability by our peers through Martindale-Hubbell®. The Better Business Bureau has given us an A+ rating, as well. But it is the positive impact we have on the people who need our help that means the most to us.
When you seek compensation for a severe personal injury, you need an experienced and knowledgeable Louisville lawyer to speak up for you, stand up for your rights, and help you navigate a complex web of laws and procedures. You need to know that your attorney is backed by two law firms (Becker Law Office and Bubalo Law PLC) with the resources to go the extra distance to pursue your case.
At Becker Law Office, we are ready to draw upon our knowledge and resources to seek justice for you. This is where our attorneys excel.
A typical personal injury claim pits an injured person or their family against an insurance company adjuster who knows how to use the legalese of their policies to dispute the claim and protect the firm’s profits.
Greg Bubalo, managing partner of Becker Law Office has been handling personal injury cases for more than 40 years. He works to achieve top dollar settlements for clients without going to court.
Greg's track record in Louisville is impressive across cases that involve all aspects of personal injury, including motorcycle, motor vehicle and trucking accidents; medical malpractice and nursing home abuse; premises liability; drug product and medical device litigation; wrongful death; and mass tort lawsuits.
As a result of his success, Greg is listed in The Best Lawyers in America as a 2024 Lawyer of the Year. He is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and is Board Certified in Civil Trial and Pre-Trial Practice by the National Board of Trial Advocacy ("NTBA").
If your case cannot be settled, we will call upon the skilled trial attorneys at Becker Law Office to prove to the judge and/or jury that you should be compensated. No matter the situation, we take your case to heart and we apply the muscle necessary to back it up!
Insurance companies and government agencies will have attorneys protecting their interests. You should too, or you will be at a disadvantage. With Becker Law Office at your side, you’ll have a legal team that can and will stand up to them and fight for your rights.
Becker Law has over 35 years of experience in Louisville handling cases for tens of thousands of clients across Kentucky and southern Indiana. Becker Law has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients over that time. Your case is personal for us because we have experienced losses to our loved ones that you are now experiencing.
See some of our key case results to understand the extent of damages covered and verdicts reached over the years.
The injury attorneys at Becker Law Office represent accident victims in Louisville, Southern Indiana and across Kentucky. Our personal injury attorneys have more than three decades of experience representing Kentuckians in a wide range of legal matters including:
In Kentucky, the Civil Circuit Division is the court of general jurisdiction for complaints involving a request for damages of $5,000 or more, including personal injury, medical malpractice, property damage in addition to foreclosures, and more.
The Civil District/Small Claims Department handles the intake and processing of civil cases, including civil complaints for damages up to $5,000.
Our Louisville personal injury attorneys are here to help you get all the compensation you deserve as quickly as possible. We know this can be a difficult time and we strive to get the insurance company to pay you top dollar for your car accident claim. Utilizing knowledge and experience to seek what you deserve. The Becker Law Office has been serving Jefferson County residents and fighting for incredible settlements for more than 30 years. Talk to an experienced Louisville car accident lawyer to get what you deserve.
If you were injured in a Louisville motorcycle accident and you feel the other driver was either totally or partially at fault, then you really need an experienced Louisville personal injury lawyer, who has experience in these complex cases. The Becker Law Office knows insurance companies will often try to deny these claims and underestimate your injuries. We fight to seek justice for or clients in Kentucky and surrounding states.
Our firm has helped many Louisville residents over the past 30 years get all the compensation they are entitled to receive. Depending on the severity of your injury, you also may be able to gain a lump-sum settlement for people who are not able to return to their prior job. We work with accomplished Louisville personal injury lawyers, who charge no fees unless and until you win your case. Call The Becker Law Office, anytime.
The Louisville, Becker Law Office has obtained some of the largest settlements for victims of dog bites. Often, in Kentucky dog owners carry liability insurance to pay victims for their medical costs, scarring, mental anguish and pain and suffering. We know dog bite incidents can be extremely difficult situations and it’s imperative that you follow the right steps and meet the right deadlines. Hiring an experienced Louisville injury lawyer will do so to help ensure you get top dollar.
A Kentucky property owner has a legal duty to keep their property safe at all times. When they do not keep their property safe and an injury results from this, the law in Kentucky considers the property owner to be negligent. Their insurance company will often give the victim a settlement for medical expenses, lost income and pain and suffering after a Kentucky slip and fall accident.
The Louisville Metro Police Department works to prevent crime and enhance the overall quality of life for citizens and visitors to Louisville, Kentucky. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office coordinates with Louisville police and other law enforcement agencies within Jefferson County, KY, to preserve the public peace, protect the rights of persons and property, prevent crime, and generally provide assistance to citizens in emergency situations. The mission of the Sheriff’s Office is collection of county taxes, security of the courts, and the service of legal process and orders of the court.
In Louisville, the Emergency Services Department’s MetroSafe 911 program takes emergency calls and connects callers to the police, fire department, emergency medical help and other first responders.
Your fee for legal services provided by Becker Law Office will be based on an agreed-upon percentage of the final settlement or the court verdict we obtain for you. If we don’t obtain compensation for you, you won’t owe us anything. Our legal services are provided on a contingency-fee basis, meaning our fee depends on the outcome of your case. This protects you, since you pay nothing up front and it provides us a financial incentive to maximize the compensation we obtain for you.
When you hire Becker Law Office to represent you, we will enter into an agreement that spells out the percentage of a final settlement or court award that we will retain as our legal fee. It also will explain certain expenses that we will pay up front and only be reimbursed for at the successful conclusion of your case. This may include fees for copies of police or medical records, filing fees, compensation for expert witnesses, and similar costs.
Because we are only paid if we are successful, our willingness to represent you tells you that we believe in your case. We won’t waste your time or fill you with false hopes.
You can count on Becker Law Office to investigate your case thoroughly and negotiate hard to obtain all of the compensation you deserve. If you’re ready to start on your case, so are we. Please contact the Becker Law Office today.
Yes. The deadlines for filing a personal injury or wrongful death claim vary according to the state. Because these are often complex cases, it is best to begin work on yours as soon as possible.
In Kentucky, the Motor Vehicle Reparations Act extends the normal one-year statute of limitations to two years. A claim against the operator of a motor vehicle must be brought within two years of the date of the wreck or the date of the last PIP payment, whichever is later. The statute of limitations applicable to car accident lawsuits is not the same as the one applicable to most other personal injury claims. Kentucky Revised Statutes § 304.39-230 provides that any driver, passenger, motorcycle rider, pedestrian, or bicyclist who is injured in a crash involving an automobile or truck has two years to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party in the state’s civil court system. The statute of limitations starts running on the date of the accident (or the date of the last PIP payment), while the deadline for a claim involving wrongful death may begin running as early as the date the individual passes away.
If you think it is at all possible that your injury or the death of a loved one in or around Louisville was because of someone else’s negligence or recklessness, you should contact Becker Law Office for legal assistance today.
A personal injury lawsuit typically asks for economic and noneconomic damages (compensation). Economic damages reimburse you for bills you have because of an injury, such as for medical expenses, income, and other losses. Noneconomic damages are for pain and suffering. What’s important is ensuring that your claim asks for all of the compensation to which you are entitled.
The compensation you demand in a lawsuit will depend on the type of claim, your losses and, to some extent, where your injury occurred. (Becker Law Office pursues cases in Kentucky and across the nation.)
In general, a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit asks for the plaintiff to be compensated for:
A lawsuit should be drafted to account for past, current and future losses. This requires a projection of how well you are likely to recover from your injuries and what your medical needs may be in the years ahead. In cases of a disabling injury, your medical expenses and losses may be ongoing.
Noneconomic damages may be awarded as a multiple of medical expenses.
In some cases, a plaintiff may also seek a punitive damages award. This is a payment that is meant to punish a defendant who has acted in flagrant violation of the law or with egregious disregard for others’ safety.
In short, a personal injury lawyer stands up for your rights if you have been injured by someone else. If another party’s actions (referred to as “recklessness”) or inaction (negligence) caused your injury, they owe you compensation for your losses. A personal injury lawyer makes sure you get what you are owed.
If you have been injured by another party, the compensation you may obtain for your losses is paid according to complex laws and, in most cases, comes from liability insurance. Both the law and the insurance company can stand in the way of you receiving what you deserve. Your lawyer works to help you overcome these obstacles.
An experienced personal injury attorney can investigate your accident to compile the evidence required by law to prove the harm done to you, establish who or what organization (a business, hospital, manufacturer, local government, etc.) is legally responsible, and calculate what compensation is required to make you financially whole. Once we have developed a solid case, we can stand up to the insurance company that would deny the payment you are due.
In addition to obtaining a settlement or court award, your personal injury attorney handles the logistics of your claim. This includes everything from preparing and filing paperwork to working with healthcare providers and other creditors to ensure that a claim for compensation that will be used to pay them is underway.
A Becker Law Office personal injury attorney stands at your side for the length of your recovery from a serious accident. We take on the burden of the legal work required to ensure your financial recovery so that you can put your efforts toward a physical and emotional recovery from the injuries you have suffered.
First, look for an experienced attorney and law firm. Your legal representatives should have a track record of handling cases like yours, and you will want to be sure that they have obtained positive results for past clients. Your law firm should be ready to work with you whether you want to settle or have a full jury trial, so you should also look for trial experience.
Second, you should work with an attorney who is empathetic about your situation and treats you with dignity. While we have all seen the caricature of the arrogant lawyer, you do not need to accept such behavior from your personal legal representative.
Third, it is far better to choose an attorney who is highly experienced in cases similar to yours than to choose a law firm just because it is nearby. At Becker Law Office, we have worked with clients from every region of the U.S. and we have participated in trials in different states, both in state courts and federal courts. Legal knowledge and trial preparation skills should be the primary consideration in your choice of a law firm.
In our experience, lawsuits can sometimes be lengthy, anywhere from six months to several years. This is especially true when injuries are extensive and the medical treatment may take a while. Based on our experience, and as your treatment progresses, your legal team at Becker Law Office will advise you on approximately how long your particular case may take. At each step in the process, we will confer with you so you can make an informed decision on whether to continue the lawsuit process or accept a settlement if one has been offered.
All your medical costs should be handled in the normal fashion. If you have personal health insurance, you should file expenses as usual. If you receive Medicare, you should also file as normal.
The plain answer is, “Nothing.” We take on each case after careful screening because we earn our fees on a contingency basis. The Becker Law Office policy is simple: You pay us absolutely nothing unless we win or settle your case. In addition, if we accept your case we will advance all the legal costs and fees necessary, including filing fees, fees for expert witnesses and other costs. If we are successful and recover money for you, we ask you to pay us a reasonable percentage of the total award, plus costs and expenses which we advanced on your behalf. We will only recover these fees and costs when your case has a successful outcome by settlement or award.