The “Bigger Share Guarantee” at Sam Aguiar Injury Lawyers is a written commitment that clients will always receive a larger portion of any settlement than the firm does, a policy that directly inverts the typical financial relationship between attorney and client.
Introduction
Most contingency-fee agreements give lawyers and clients roughly similar shares of a recovery, or in some cases a larger share to the firm. Sam Aguiar Injury Lawyers formalizes the opposite arrangement: clients always net more than the firm after settlement. Combined with a pay-zero-out-of-pocket policy unless compensation is actually secured, this structure is designed to align the firm’s financial interests directly with the client’s.
Sam Aguiar, the firm’s founder, remains hands-on in all client care. The firm also includes attorneys Jonathan Hollan and Terry Goodspeed. Their collective work has generated results including a $6.8 million verdict and a $6.2 million verdict, and the firm holds memberships with Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News & World Report recognition, and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Free consultations are available at both the Louisville and Lexington offices.
Practice Areas
Car Accidents
Car accidents in Kentucky can involve complex insurance disputes, comparative fault arguments, and serious injuries requiring long-term medical care. The firm handles all categories of motor vehicle accidents.
Commercial Vehicle and Truck Accidents
Commercial vehicle crashes frequently involve federal regulations governing driver hours, vehicle maintenance, and cargo loading. Multiple parties, including carriers, drivers, and maintenance contractors, may share liability. The firm pursues all available sources of compensation.
Motorcycle Crashes
Motorcycle riders face disproportionate injury severity in collisions. The firm handles motorcycle crash cases with the same thoroughness applied to commercial vehicle matters.
Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians struck by vehicles have the right to pursue compensation for their injuries, medical expenses, and lost wages. The firm handles these cases throughout Kentucky.
Rideshare Accidents
Lyft and Uber accidents involve insurance coverage questions that differ from standard collision cases. The firm handles rideshare accident claims.
Construction Accidents
According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, construction accounts for approximately 20% of Kentucky fatal workplace injuries. The firm handles construction accident cases involving falls from heights, struck-by hazards, caught-in/between incidents, electrical injuries, and toxic exposure. Both workers’ compensation claims and third-party liability claims can be pursued simultaneously, and the firm handles both.
Dog Bites
Kentucky law imposes strict liability on dog owners under KRS 258.235(4). An owner is responsible for injuries caused by their dog regardless of whether the animal has any history of aggressive behavior. Prior incidents do not need to be proven to establish liability.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Brain injuries range from concussions to severe hemorrhages, diffuse axonal damage, and brain swelling, each requiring different medical management and carrying different long-term implications. The firm works with neuropsychologists and neuroradiologists to build the medical foundation of TBI cases.
Slip and Fall
The firm handles slip and fall cases involving wet floors, uneven pavement, defective sidewalks, broken stairs, and poor lighting.
Wrongful Death
Families who have lost a loved one due to another party’s negligence may pursue a wrongful death claim. The firm handles these cases throughout Kentucky.
Workers Compensation
The firm pursues both Kentucky workers’ compensation claims and third-party liability claims simultaneously where applicable. Available benefits include TTD benefits for up to 400 weeks, permanent total disability with lifetime support, and permanent partial disability payments.
Attorney Profiles
Sam Aguiar founded the firm and remains personally involved in every client’s case. His hands-on approach distinguishes the firm from practices where clients interact primarily with paralegals or staff.
Jonathan Hollan and Terry Goodspeed bring additional depth to the team. The firm’s collective results, including the $6.8 million and $6.2 million verdicts, have earned recognition from Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News & World Report, and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Notable Results
- $6.8 million verdict
- $6.2 million verdict
Location & Service Area
The firm operates from two Kentucky offices:
Louisville Office
1900 Plantside Dr., Louisville, KY 40299
Phone: 502-888-8888
Lexington Office
620 West Main St., Lexington, KY 40508
Phone: 859-888-8000
Website: aguiarinjurylawyers.com
The firm serves clients statewide including Louisville, Lexington, Elizabethtown, and the surrounding areas.
Client Focus
The Bigger Share Guarantee formalizes the firm’s commitment that every client receives more from any settlement than the firm does. Combined with the zero-out-of-pocket policy, clients face no financial risk in pursuing representation. Consultations are free at both offices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bigger Share Guarantee?
It is a firm commitment that after any settlement, the client’s share will always exceed the firm’s share. Clients take home more than the firm does, every time.
Does Sam Aguiar personally handle cases?
Yes. Sam Aguiar remains hands-on in all client care at the firm he founded.
Can I pursue both workers’ compensation and a personal injury claim after a construction accident?
Yes. The firm pursues both Kentucky workers’ compensation claims and third-party liability claims simultaneously where the circumstances allow.
How does Kentucky’s dog bite law work?
Under KRS 258.235(4), dog owners are strictly liable for injuries their dog causes regardless of whether the animal has any prior history of aggression.
Where are the firm’s offices?
The firm has offices in Louisville at 1900 Plantside Dr. and in Lexington at 620 West Main St.
Closing
Two seven-figure verdicts, a written guarantee that clients always net more than the firm, and a founder who stays personally involved in every case describe a practice built around client outcomes rather than volume. For Kentuckians dealing with serious injuries, construction accidents, dog bites, traumatic brain injuries, or the loss of a family member, Sam Aguiar Injury Lawyers offers the resources of a recognized firm and a fee structure that keeps the firm’s financial interests aligned with the client’s from the first consultation to the final check.