Truck Accidents

According to TRIP, Tennessee’s freight system moved 552 million tons of freight in 2022. In recent years, Tennessee has become an increasingly busy hub for commercial freight vehicles, and we are likely to see even more freight being moved across our state in the years ahead. While commercial trucks play an integral role in our…

Accidents with semis, tractor-trailers, and other large commercial trucks can cause serious injuries. Some injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord damage, may be life-changing. Many truck accident injuries are permanent, chronic, or require long-term medical care. Victims of truck accidents should be restored, as much as possible, to the financial, physical, and…

Truck drivers and trucking companies understand the phrase, “time is money.” The more deliveries that a truck driver can make in a day or a week, the more money both the driver and the trucking company can earn. Many truck drivers push the limits of how many hours they drive in order to get back…

Truck accidents in Tennessee are rarely simple open-and-shut ordeals. And with so many of the state’s major thoroughfares, including Interstate 24, Interstate 65, and Interstate 240 making the list of most dangerous roads for crashes, drivers need to be extra cautious. This is especially true when sharing the road with massive tractor-trailers. Any truck accident…

Many people who move rent a moving truck from companies like U-Haul instead of hiring a professional mover. Rental trucks come in all shapes and sizes, but they are full trucks rather than the smaller loading vehicles that drivers attach to the back of their cars. While there are advantages to renting your own truck,…

Trying to deal with injuries, medical bills, and the overall stress of the accident can be overwhelming. The last thing you want is for your legal case to drag on indefinitely. Unfortunately, truck accident cases can take a while to settle or resolve, depending on a few key factors. Remember, while a quick resolution would…

Commercial truck accidents can be far more devastating than regular car accidents – often resulting in serious injuries, property damage, or even fatalities. The damage these vehicles cause is often more severe because of their size, and the legal aftermath of a truck accident can be complicated and stressful. Having an experienced Nashville truck accident…

If you have ever noticed a truck marked with a diamond-shaped placard with a number or warning, then you have seen a hazmat truck. These vehicles may be carrying anything from gasoline or chemicals to radioactive materials. Most hazmat truck drivers are trained and careful, but accidents involving these trucks can be very dangerous –…

Being involved and injured in a semi-truck accident can be overwhelming. You have injuries from which to heal, medical bills to pay, and a lot of uncertainty about the future. One of the questions most people ask after a Nashville truck accident is, “How much will my settlement be?” It is natural to want to…

Trucks create potential dangers on the road just because of their size. However, there are other issues related to these massive vehicles and the incredible amounts of cargo they transport throughout the country. Over 90% of communities in Tennessee rely on trucks to receive their goods, meaning the state’s roads are full of semis at…