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Maryville Truck Accident Lawyers
Holding truck drivers and trucking companies accountable when their negligence causes accidents in Tennessee
Many different types of trucks bring goods into Maryville’s businesses and deliver orders to the residents. These trucks include tractor-trailers, rigs, flatbeds, dry bulk haulers, box trucks, and pickup trucks. Drivers use US Routes 129, 321, and 411, State Routes 73 and 336, and many local neighborhood roads to deliver their products. The benefits of these truck services come with a price. Trucks are difficult to control. When trucks collide with cars, the occupants of the cars are likely to suffer serious injuries. Many truck accidents are fatal.
At Delius, McKenzie & McCarter, we have 20 years of experience handling all types of truck accidents. Our Maryville truck accident lawyers have the experience and resources to show how accidents happen and who is responsible. We pursue compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost income, vehicle damage, and all other damages. Call us today to assert your right to compensation.
How can we help?
- Why are trucking accidents dangerous?
- What types of trucking accidents do you handle in Maryville?
- Why do trucking accidents happen in Maryville?
- Who is responsible for trucking accidents?
- What types of injuries do truck accidents in Maryville cause?
- What compensation can truck accident victims receive in Tennessee?
- How much time do victims have to file truck accident claims in Tennessee?
- Do you have a Maryville truck accident lawyer near me?
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What types of trucking accidents do you handle in Maryville?
At Delius, McKenzie & McCarter, we work with local and federal law enforcement, our own investigators, truck safety experts, and traffic reconstruction experts (when necessary) to show how your accident happened, why the accident was preventable, and who is responsible. Some of the many types of truck accidents we handle include:
- Truck jackknifes. These occur when a tractor and trailer travel at different speeds or in different directions, causing the tractor and trailer to fold in on each other like the blades of a jackknife.
- Truck rollovers. Trucks are vulnerable to rolling over due to the position of their center of gravity, the cargo in the truck, and other factors (such as taking turns too quickly).
- Wide-turn accidents. The longer and wider a truck is, the more room a truck needs to complete its turn.
- Blind spot accidents. Most trucks don’t have rear windows or windows along the full sides of the truck. This lack of visibility creates blind spots that make it difficult for truck drivers to change lanes, pass, or merge.
- Underride accidents. Certain trailers and semitrailers are required by federal regulation to have rear impact guards (with exceptions), which help reduce rear underride risk.
- Cargo accidents. Cargo that shifts while a truck is moving can make it difficult for the truck driver to steer. Excess cargo can create control problems. In some cases, excess cargo can spill from the truck, creating havoc for everyone nearby.
- Backing out of accidents. Truck drivers need to use caution when backing out into traffic. This caution may include the use of a spotter.
- Head-on crashes. These truck accidents may occur if a truck is traveling in the wrong direction, such as when a driver misses a turn or is intoxicated.
- Rear-end accidents. Trucks need more time and distance to stop than cars. Trucks that drive too closely to vehicles in front of them risk rear-end collisions.
- Other types of truck accidents. These accidents include broadsides, turning accidents, intersection accidents, single-vehicle accidents, and multiple-vehicle accidents.
Why do trucking accidents happen in Maryville?
Our Maryville truck accident lawyers hold truck drivers and trucking companies accountable when the following types of negligence cause an accident:
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Driving while distracted, such as by texting, talking on a mobile phone, eating, drinking, or looking at a GPS
- Driving while tired
- Speeding, failing to yield, and other Tennessee traffic law violations
- Driving too fast for the weather or traffic conditions
- Improperly loaded cargo
- Failing to properly monitor blind spots or comply with applicable safety standards
- Other types of negligence
Who is responsible for trucking accidents?
At Delius, McKenzie & McCarter, we file personal injury and wrongful death claims against everyone responsible for a truck accident. These defendants may include one or more of the following:
- A truck driver
- A driver of another vehicle
- The employer of the truck driver
- The owner of the truck, if the owner and the driver are different
- The trucking companies involved in the shipment
- Loading and unloading companies
- A manufacturer of defective truck parts, such as defective brakes, tires, and hydraulic systems
- A seller of alcohol who unlawfully sells to a minor or visibly intoxicated person, where liability is permitted under Tennessee’s limited dram shop laws (Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-10-102).
- The Tennessee Department of Transportation or other governmental agencies/entities (where the law permits) for failing to properly design or maintain the roads they control. In cases involving state-maintained roads, claims may need to be pursued through the Tennessee Claims Commission process (including required notice to the Division of Claims and Risk Management and additional filing deadlines), rather than a standard lawsuit naming TDOT as a defendant.
- Many other causes
Federal and state trucking regulations
Some of the many federal and state laws that govern truck driving include the following:
- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA’s) hours of service rules regulate the hours commercial truck drivers can drive and the requirement to use electronic logging devices to record their hours of operation (subject to certain exemptions).
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations governing cargo securement and loading, along with applicable workplace-safety rules.
- Federal and state weight, length, and other truck requirements.
What types of injuries do truck accidents in Maryville cause?
Our Maryville personal injury lawyers handle the full range of serious injuries that truck accidents may cause. These injuries include:
- Traumatic brain injuries, concussions, and other types of head trauma
- Spinal cord injuries, including paralysis and disk herniation
- Traumatic amputation/loss of limb
- Burn injuries
- Broken bones/fractures
- Organ damage
- Crush injuries
- Tissue, muscle, nerve, ligament, and tendon damage
- Back, neck, and shoulder injuries
- Loss of hearing or vision
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Many other injuries
- Death
What types of injuries do truck accidents in Maryville cause?
Our Maryville personal injury lawyers handle the full range of serious injuries that truck accidents may cause. These injuries include:
- Traumatic brain injuries, concussions, and other types of head trauma
- Spinal cord injuries, including paralysis and disk herniation
- Traumatic amputation/loss of limb
- Burn injuries
- Broken bones/fractures
- Organ damage
- Crush injuries
- Tissue, muscle, nerve, ligament, and tendon damage
- Back, neck, and shoulder injuries
- Loss of hearing or vision
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Many other injuries
- Death
How much time do victims have to file truck accident claims in Tennessee?
Please contact us as soon as possible. Generally, in Tennessee, personal injury victims and wrongful death claimants must file their claims within one year from the date of the injury or death. Some exceptions may apply.
The sooner we meet with you, the sooner we can investigate what happened and what medical care you need.
Do you have a Maryville truck accident lawyer near me?
We meet prospective clients at our office located at 124 Court Avenue in Sevierville, TN. We also consult with new clients by phone and through online video. We consider alternate arrangements if necessary.
Our team is here to answer your questions, explain your rights, and guide you through each step of your claim.
We also represent truck accident clients who live in the Sevierville, Gatlinburg, and Pigeon Forge regions.
Speak with our Maryville truck accident lawyers today
Don’t try to handle a serious truck accident claim on your own. At Delius, McKenzie & McCarter, we understand the complex challenges in handling truck accident cases. We work to settle your claim, but we’re always ready to try your case before a judge and jury. Please call us or submit our contact form to schedule a free consultation. We handle truck accident claims on a contingency fee basis.