Aaron M. Oppegard, Of Counsel

A Kentucky trial lawyer, Mr. Oppegard focuses his practice on personal injury litigation. He handles a wide variety of cases including motor vehicle accidents, trucking, toxic environmental torts, products liability, and medical malpractice. He is licensed to practice in the state courts of Kentucky as well as the federal courts in the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky. Prior to joining Whiteford, he was a staff attorney in the Fayette County Circuit Court and the Pulaski County Judicial Center.

Education

  • University of Kentucky School of Law, 2019, J.D.
  • Coe College, 2017, B.S.

Bar Admission

  • Kentucky

Legal & Firm News

3 Ways to Protect Yourself When Using a Rental Car After an Accident

Many individuals rent cars when going out of town on vacation or when flying or taking another mode of transportation into our city, and they’re looking for a vehicle to travel around Lexington, KY, and the surrounding area. However, others find themselves needing to rent a car out of necessity when their own vehicle is […]

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What Is the Hit and Run Investigation Process?

Being involved in a vehicle collision is already stressful, but when the driver responsible for your accident leaves the scene before information is exchanged, it makes everything more complicated. Not only are you faced with damages to your vehicle and possibly injuries to yourself or your passengers, but there is no way to contact the […]

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Truck Accident Statistics

Most of us share the road with commercial vehicles every time we get behind the wheel. But do you know just how dangerous it can be to drive alongside a tractor-trailer, delivery truck, or other big vehicle? A closer look at both nationwide and Kentucky truck accident statistics paints a grim picture of the risks […]

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