Blog Category | Trucking accidents
How to Investigate a Semi-Truck Accident Case
There are several truck traffic hotspots in Nashville, and they rank among the most dangerous in the nation. As a result, serious truck accidents are not uncommon. If you or someone you care about suffered an injury in a truck accident that was caused by the truck driver or the...
Read MoreFederal Trucking Regulations You Should Know About
Nashville is considered one of the nation’s most challenging freight choke points, and all that truck traffic comes with a heightened risk of truck accidents. There are, however, important federal trucking regulations in place that are designed to help keep everyone on our roads safer. Having a clear understanding of...
Read MoreWhy Truck Accidents are More Severe Than Car Accidents
Each year, roughly 494,000 crashes involve large trucks. Although federal regulations restrict how many hours a truck driver can travel daily and weekly, accidents still do occur. A large truck accident can lead to severe injuries, impacting your ability to function in daily life. Medical expenses and other accident-related costs...
Read MoreProtecting Your Rights after an Accident with a Commercial Truck in Tennessee
Large commercial trucks like semis and tankers are an every day sight on Tennessee’s roadways. While they perform an essential function in our economy by hauling goods and materials from place to place, they also are regularly involved in serious accidents that often leave victims with extremely severe injuries. Fortunately...
Read MoreCommercial Truck Accident FAQs
When injured victims come to us after a truck accident, they understandably have many questions. Here are some answers to the questions we hear most often from truck accident victims. For more information or to discuss the specifics of your case with a Nashville truck accident attorney, call our office...
Read MoreThe Benefits of Having a Truck Accident Lawyer
After a truck accident, you may wonder whether you need to hire an attorney. No matter what type of injuries and losses you suffered, it is always worth it to speak with a lawyer about a possible case. Case evaluations are free of charge, so you have nothing to lose...
Read MoreDo I Need a Lawyer if I am Injured in a Truck Accident?
Tractor trailers, semi trucks, and other big rigs are massive machines, comprising tens of thousands of pounds of metal. Due to their large size and bulk, when truck accidents occur, it is often other motorists on the road who suffer the most severe injuries. These accidents often occur due to...
Read MoreWhat Are the Primary Causes of Trucking Accidents?
The damage that results from a trucking accident can be severe. Indeed, when a vehicle weighing approximately 80,000 pounds and a vehicle weighing approximately 4,000 pounds collide, the smaller vehicle is often completely destroyed, and anyone within the smaller vehicle is left with severe injuries. Reducing the number of truck...
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