When a truck accident happens on I-24, U.S. Route 129, Rte. 73, Foothills Parkway, or any other road, the responsible parties should be held liable. Our Nashville attorneys demand that responsible parties pay for your pain and suffering, your lost wages, and your medical bills. If a loved one died, we start a wrongful death [...]
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious sleep disorder which causes breathing to stop and start repeatedly during sleep. OSA occurs when throat muscles relax and become blocked intermittently. The most noticeable sign of OSA is snoring. OSA can impair a person’s ability to operate a truck. Data from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) [...]
The early investigation of a large truck accident can mean the difference between winning and losing a truck accident case. It can mean the difference between settling your claim and risking a jury trial. The sooner investigators speak to witness, examine the trucks, and inspect the accident site; the more likely it is that Nashville [...]
CDL Life News reported on January 12, 2018 that at least 16 semis and eight cars were involved in a chain reaction accident on Interstate I-40 near Jackson Tennessee. The accident happened about 1:00 p.m. Police investigating the accident claim that the bad winter weather was a major contributor. The interstate was closed to take [...]
When you are involved in an accident with a large commercial truck the results can include devastating injuries, property damage and sometimes even death. For those fortunate enough to walk away from an 18-wheeler accident, they face massive medical bills, lost time at work and the inability to participate in their lives. When you are [...]
Distracted driving is on the rise in Tennessee, according to a story on WSMV.com. The news outlet reports that the number of distraction-related crashes is just over 22,700 as of mid-October with 81 of those crashes being fatal. Distracted driving is engaging in another activity that takes your attention away from the task of driving. [...]
Distracted driving is on the rise in Tennessee, according to a story on WSMV.com. The news outlet reports that the number of distraction-related crashes is just over 22,700 as of mid-October with 81 of those crashes being fatal. Distracted driving is engaging in another activity that takes your attention away from the task of driving. [...]
Large commercial trucks are prevalent along the highways in Tennessee, and accidents involving 18-wheelers, semis, tractor trailers and other types of large, commercial trucks happen far too frequently. One of the most devastating type of truck accident is the chain reaction collision or the multiple vehicle crash caused by these massive vehicles. What causes chain [...]
Last summer, after encouragement and support from the trucking industry and traffic safety advocates, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposed a rule that would require large trucks to install and use speed-limiting devices. The rule would require that the speed-limiting device in a truck would [...]
Current dimension and weight limitations for trucks are a mix of federal and state laws. The laws vary depending on which road the truck driver is operating the truck on and the type of truck involved. The laws are meant to prevent truck accidents, to make driving easier, and to protect the roads themselves. Federal [...]
