Truck Accident

Trucking accidents aren’t the same as car accidents. Trucks are far more massive than cars, and they carry much greater momentum. An out-of-control truck is like a missile rolling down the highway. Damages tend to be far greater. Deaths are far more common, as are permanent debilitating injuries. Why immediate action is critical What you…

Delivery trucks are an unavoidable obstacle on Tennessee roads. In addition to the UPS and FedEx trucks that have been mainstays of the road for decades, there seems to be at least one Amazon delivery truck puttering through every Chattanooga neighborhood at any given point. While getting medical supplies, online shopping orders, and impulse buys…

Our Tennessee highways are constantly busy with commercial and large trucks. Semi-trucks, delivery trucks, and other commercial vehicles are important to keeping our economy moving and transporting food, building materials, and everyday goods that we all depend on. However, here’s the rub – there’s a growing truck driver shortage in Tennessee and across the nation,…

Truck accidents can damage organs in several ways. The drivers and passengers in trucks, the occupants of cars and other types of vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycle riders can all suffer organ damage in any type of truck accident. Victims and families deserve full compensation for the unbearable pain that organ damage causes to survivors and…

A rollover accident occurs when a truck tips over onto its side or roof. It’s a serious and often traumatic event that can result in substantial damage to the truck and its cargo. These accidents can happen for various reasons, including factors like improper cargo distribution, driver fatigue, or mechanical issues. Unfortunately, truck rollover accidents…

Since 2021, there has been an increasing number of traffic fatalities involving large trucks. Many people automatically assume that truck drivers are the sole blame of the rise in these deadly motor vehicle crashes. While truck drivers do play a significant role in these accidents, it is important to know that trucking companies also contribute…

Truck accidents are a common cause of serious injuries that can have long-lasting effects on those involved. Spinal cord injuries, in particular, can lead to significant physical and emotional consequences. In some cases, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after a truck accident, further compounding the challenges faced by the victims. Which spinal cord Injuries…

You’re stopped at a red light when all of a sudden you see a massive semi-truck coming straight for your car from behind. You awake in a hospital to sheer pain and your car totaled. The strength of commercial trucks is no joke — so when they cause an accident, it’s not uncommon to hear…

There are a lot of dangers and hazardous situations that can present themselves while you’re driving. You have to worry about other drivers maneuvering erratically, construction work, animals crossing the road, inclement weather, and so on. One thing you may not think to concern yourself with is tire blowouts from commercial trucks. They can happen…

The New York Times recently published a story about how the United States is experiencing a detrimental truck driver shortage, which is partially to blame for supply chain issues. However, they also wrote about what is not mentioned as much: the shortage of truck driver parking spaces. So, while truck drivers are already working long…