Truck Accidents
Can You Sue a Trucking Company for Negligent Hiring in Tennessee?
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…
Read MoreThe Impact of Truck Accidents on Vulnerable Road Users
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…
Read MoreNHTSA Has No Idea How Many Drug-Impaired Truck Drivers Are Out There
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…
Read MoreTruck and Train Accidents Are More Common Than You Think
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…
Read MoreWhy Truck Accident Lawsuits Are Different from Other Vehicle Claims
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…
Read MoreCan This Software Help Reduce Commercial Truck Accidents?
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…
Read MoreTruck Accident Fatalities Jumped Drastically in 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic is responsible for a lot of detrimental effects on society. Of course, we first think of the virus being spread and causing illnesses. Next, we may think about the quarantines, and the financial losses suffered by small businesses and towns. One detriment we may not think about is the effect the pandemic…
Read MoreWhat Is the FMCSA’s “Patterns of Safety Violation Rule”?
The Patterns of Safety Violation is a rule initiated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in January of 2014. The FMCSA has authority, given by the Secretary of Transportation, to set up safety standards regulating the operation and equipment of a motor carrier working in interstate commerce. This rule allows the agency to…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Truck Rollover Accidents
Can you imagine driving on the highway and watching a truck roll over? Even worse, can you imagine driving next to a truck who is driving too fast for your liking and can tip over at any minute? Unfortunately, this can easily become a reality. Rollover accidents are one of the most common and deadliest…
Read MoreTechnology That Can Help Reduce Truck Accidents? Yes, Please!
We’re sure that many drivers would feel safer sharing the roads with trucks if they knew the drivers were less distracted on the roads. Even though many motorists refrain from using cell phones while driving, truck drivers can cause serious damage if they become distracted while driving. Fortunately, a California-based startup company agrees, and may…
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