Truck Accidents

The role of black box data in truck accident cases is significant. These devices function similarly to the black boxes found in airplanes, and are crucial for monitoring the vehicle’s performance and recording data that can be used in the event of an accident. What is a “black box?” A “black box” refers to Event…

In Tennessee, as in most states, truck drivers typically need a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) if they are operating vehicles that fall into specific categories. Generally, a CDL is required for: Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more Combination vehicles with a Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) of 26,001…

Underride accidents refer to a specific type of traffic collision where a smaller vehicle, typically a car, slides or wedges underneath a larger vehicle, such as a semi-truck. This type of accident is particularly dangerous and can result in severe injuries or fatalities for the occupants of the smaller vehicle. When you’re driving alongside those…

Many people who frequently drive on highways, interstates, or local roads tend to notice large semi-trucks parked on the shoulder or sides of the roads. While you may think that this is normal, it is considered illegal parking that typically happens because the trucker could not find parking anywhere else. This can lead to traumatic…

Tennessee, just like other places, cares about making sure trucking companies hire the right drivers. It’s all about keeping our roads safe. But sometimes, trucking companies hire folks who shouldn’t be behind the wheel. When that bad hiring decision leads to an accident caused by a driver who’s clearly not up for the job, folks…

Truck accidents involving bicyclists and pedestrians can have devastating consequences, leading to severe injuries and even fatalities. As Nashville personal injury attorneys, we have witnessed the significant impact these accidents can have on the lives of victims and their families. The size and weight disparity between trucks and vulnerable road users such as bicyclists and…

Law enforcement has many methods of testing for alcohol-impaired driving and they can decisively identify those driving drunk. There is an imbalance, however, in enforcement when it comes to drug-impaired driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is responsible for ensuring road safety and minimizing risks associated with impaired driving. However, a critical issue…

After two Norfolk Southern trains derailed in Ohio in February and March 2023, people are starting to take more notice of train accidents occurring across the United States. It turns out that train accidents are more common than most people think. In 2022 alone, there were over 1,100 train derailments around the country, which is…

Since the law and its procedures are meant to cover as many human experiences as possible, there is just no way for it to NOT be complicated. For every bill, there are caveats and exceptions; a long list of factors that can change a case this way and that. The average layperson typically doesn’t need…

Technology firm Idelic recently announced a new product designed to help commercial truck fleets negotiate lower insurance rates. By gathering and analyzing data from its various safety software programs, Idelic can identify high-risk drivers. Fleet managers will be able to provide proper intervention and coaching. This caught our attention, as a successful implementation of this…