Truck Accident
Serious Trucking Accidents in Tennessee: What Local Motorists Need to Know
Crashes involving semi-trucks and 18-wheelers are common, dangerous, and – thankfully – largely preventable with the right intervention. Let’s look at what makes pursuing compensation for trucking accidents in Tennessee so complicated and discuss the role an experienced truck accident attorney can play in helping you recover the damages you need to move forward. What…
Read MoreWhat Does a Truck Accident Lawyer Do?
Truck accidents are some of the worst on the road. Not only do these serious crashes often lead to some of the most debilitating injuries, but pursuing compensation can also be confusing. The trucking industry involves many federal regulations, and there are multiple parties who might share liability for the victims’ injuries. On top of…
Read MoreHow Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After a Truck Accident?
Someone who has been in a truck accident in Tennessee may be asking how much time they have to sue after the accident. You might not have time to worry about legal deadlines in the wake of such an accident, which can be rather overwhelming. Still, timing your case submission is absolutely vital. You run…
Read MoreWill My Truck Accident Lawyer Deal With the Insurance Companies for Me?
If you’ve been in a truck accident, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed. Between your injuries, medical appointments, and figuring out how to pay for everything, the last thing you want to deal with is insurance companies. The good news, though, is that your truck accident lawyer can manage all of that for you. An experienced lawyer…
Read MoreTruck Driver Shortages and Increased Truck Accidents in Tennessee
America’s supply chain depends on commercial trucks. Drivers haul goods to keep our shelves stocked and our businesses running. However, the trucking industry is now facing a shortage of truck drivers. This might seem like an issue that only affects freight deliveries, but it’s also creating serious safety concerns for drivers in Tennessee. The truck…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Truck Blind Spot Accidents
Truck accidents happen for many different reasons, like when a truck driver speeds, drives distracted, or while tired. One other common type of common truck accident is a blind spot accident, and most of these accidents are preventable. Truckers need to anticipate their vehicle’s blind spots and maneuver cautiously to avoid accidents. Further, trucking companies…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Slip-Seating and Team Driving
Trucks are a good deal larger and heavier than standard passenger vehicles. This means they are inherently more dangerous in a collision – what might be a minor accident for two sedans can be deadly with a truck involved. Even other trucks are not safe in the event of a collision. Just this May, CDL…
Read MoreDistracted Drivers Cause Deadly Truck Accidents
No matter the vehicle someone drives, they should always be attentive and aware while behind the wheel. Whether the driver was texting, eating, playing with the radio, or trying to break up a backseat fight between children, it all counts as distraction, and it is all dangerous. There is an extra layer of danger when…
Read MoreUnderstanding Liability in a Delivery Truck Accident
Sharing the roads with vehicles of all different shapes and sizes comes with its fair share of risks and dangers, especially since those vehicles are driven by people. People, who also come in all shapes and sizes, are prone to judgement errors, careless mistakes, and rage-induced malice, amongst other things. The combination of people and…
Read MoreNew Study Claims Dehydrated Driving Is as Bad as Drunk Driving
Everyone knows how dangerous it is to drive while intoxicated and that it is illegal everywhere you drive in Tennessee. Even if you’re not over the legal limit or .08 BAC, you can still be charged with and convicted of DUI. A recent study published in Science Direct found that when an adult is considered…
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