42+ Years
Legal Experience
About Austin Mehr
Austin Mehr is a distinguished attorney known for his extensive experience in insurance bad faith litigation. He has successfully tried more cases to judgment in this area than any other legal counsel in Kentucky. His notable verdicts include a $4,394,681 judgment against The Medical Protective Company in Kenton County (2009) and a $2,634,175 verdict against Kentucky National Insurance Company in Bell County (2011).
Additional significant outcomes include a $1,784,836 judgment against Home Insurance Company of Indiana in Pike County (1998) and a $1,030,000 award against Kentucky Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company in Lincoln County (2000). Other cases include a $950,833 verdict against Hamilton Mutual Insurance Company in Taylor County (2006) and a $455,000 judgment against Standard Life Insurance Company & Investors Life Insurance Company of North America in Fayette County (1999).
Mehr's record also includes defense verdicts, such as the one for Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company in Lee County (2002). While these amounts were determined by the respective Circuit Courts in Kentucky, they do not necessarily reflect the final amounts received by plaintiffs. Judgments may have increased due to attorney fees and interest, decreased after settlements, or been altered on appeal. These figures are a sample of the judgments achieved by Mehr Fairbanks Trial Lawyers, PLLC, illustrating the variability of case outcomes.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.
Practice Areas
Kentucky Car Accident Laws
Understanding Kentucky's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
2 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
pure comparative fault
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$25K/$50K/$25K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
No-Fault
Your own insurance covers injuries
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Austin Mehr known for?
Austin Mehr is known for trying more insurance bad faith cases to judgment than any other attorney in Kentucky.
What are some significant verdicts achieved by Austin Mehr?
Significant verdicts include a $4,394,681 judgment against The Medical Protective Company and a $2,634,175 verdict against Kentucky National Insurance Company.
Do the judgment amounts reflect final payouts to plaintiffs?
Not necessarily; amounts may change due to attorney fees, settlements, or appeals.
Where does Austin Mehr practice?
Austin Mehr practices in Kentucky, focusing on insurance bad faith litigation.
What firm is Austin Mehr associated with?
Austin Mehr is associated with Mehr Fairbanks Trial Lawyers, PLLC.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Austin Mehr for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Austin for a free case review
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