Tennessee Semi-Truck Accident Attorney
When a car and a semi collide, the occupants of the car are almost always seriously injured. The sheer weight and speed of an 18-wheeler causes severe damage to anything in its path. Drivers and passengers in cars often suffer catastrophic injuries such as brain injuries, head injuries and spinal cord injuries. Wrongful death is far more likely than in other type of motor vehicle accident.
Truck accidents are often the result of the truck driver's negligence or misconduct, defective parts or poor maintenance, or negligence by the owner or operator of the truck. When this can be documented, it may be possible for those injured to obtain compensation for injuries, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. I am Rhonda R. Crabtree, Attorney at Law, and I help clients injured in truck accidents file claims for compensation.
Causes of Truck Accidents
My clients have suffered a wide range of serious injuries in semi-truck accidents caused by negligence or misconduct. These causes include:
- Traveling too fast for conditions or breaking the speed limit
- Changing lanes without signaling
- Following other traffic too closely
- Operating without proper lights, especially trucks stopped on the roadside without lights or flashers
- Improper loading
- Operating without mandated safety equipment, such as underride guards
- Impaired and tired truck drivers
Trucking companies and their insurance carriers fight truck accident claims vigorously, even when the cause of the accident is obvious. It's important to have a lawyer on your side to level the playing field.
How I Can Help After a Semi-Truck Crash
My law firm will build a strong claim on your behalf. When necessary, I consult with experts such as accident reconstructionists, vocational experts and economists to examine the facts of the accident and assess its long-term impact on your life and the resulting costs. I will obtain the driver's log to determine whether the driver observed mandated rest periods and other regulations established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). I will review the driver's record for safety violations, training and eligibility. And I will examine the truck's maintenance log to ensure that required maintenance was performed correctly.
Contact Information
I am committed to answering clients' questions after tractor trailer wrecks. Contact me online or call my Nashville area office at 615-246-5558 to schedule your initial consultation to speak with a lawyer.
