Walmart Truck Accident Lawyers in Nashville
Accomplished representation when local trucks cause injuries in Tennessee
There are many stores throughout Nashville, including the Nashville Walmart Supercenter. The drivers who deliver products to residents and businesses throughout Nashville have a duty to drive safely. At Rocky McElhaney Law Firm, our lawyers have been fighting for personal injury victims and families for more than 25 years. Our Nashville Walmart truck accident lawyers have the experience and working relationships to show how accidents happen, who is responsible, and what compensation you should receive. We have obtained more than $250 million for our clients. We understand the unique issues involved in accidents involving trucks and vans. Call us today to demand the compensation you deserve.
In one notable truck accident, the comedian and actor Tracy Morgan nearly died when a truck crashed into his limousine from behind – on the New Jersey Turnpike. The driver of the truck “hadn’t slept in over 24 hours and, if he hadn’t been speeding, would have been able to stop his vehicle before impact.” Morgan’s collaborator and mentor, James McNair, did die in the accident, and others were severely injured. Morgan broke his leg, was in a coma for two weeks, and needed to use a wheelchair for five months.
How can we help?
- How does the delivery process work in Nashville?
- What types of delivery truck accidents do your Nashville lawyers handle?
- Why do delivery truck drivers cause accidents in Nashville?
- Who is responsible for an accident involving a delivery truck?
- What types of injuries do delivery truck accident victims suffer?
- What is the value of my delivery truck accident claim in Tennessee?
- Do you have a Nashville delivery truck accident attorney near me?
"When I was a teenager, Dad got hurt. Insurance company wouldn't pay. We lost our house. But, Dad got a lawyer and we got justice. That's the moment I decided to become an attorney. As a lawyer, I have dedicated my life to helping injury victims."
~ Rocky
How does the delivery process work in Nashville?
Walmart states that its drivers travel nearly 700 million miles each year, delivering products to its stores. The company has more than 160 distribution centers. Deliveries are also made to consumers from various distribution centers and locations.
According to 33 Square, Walmart’s “private truck fleet is massive, with over 9,000 drivers and 12,000 trucks on the road.” Drivers must complete their delivery schedules in a timely manner. Compensation is generally based on the number of miles the driver travels.
Drivers must have a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL), 30 months of experience driving a tractor-trailer in the past four years, must be allowed to conduct a multi-state background check and must pass a drug screening. Drivers must not have any DUIs/DWIs in the prior ten years, no more than two moving violations in three years, and no license suspensions or severe infractions.
What types of Walmart truck accidents do your Nashville lawyers handle?
At Rocky McElhaney Law Firm, we handle all types of Walmart truck accidents, including backing-out accidents, wide-turn accidents, jackknifes, rollovers, head-on crashes, broadsides, intersection actions, lane-change accidents, underride accidents, single-vehicle collisions, multiple-vehicle crashes, and any other type of truck accident.
Why do Walmart delivery truck drivers cause accidents in Nashville?
Our Nashville truck accident lawyers work with investigators, the police, traffic reconstruction experts when necessary, truck product safety experts – and through the discovery process (written and oral questions of everyone who has relevant information) to show how your accident happened and why it was preventable.
Truck drivers cause accidents for many of the reasons. Some of these reasons become more pronounced because of the tight delivery schedules drivers must meet and the difficulties in driving tractor-trailers (to distributions and stores) and box trucks and vans (to local consumers).
Some of the causes of truck accidents we review include:
- Driver distraction accidents may occur while a driver is looking at their GPS or figuring out which road to take or which driving way to enter.
- Speeding and other traffic violations because the more miles a driver travels, the more money the driver earns.
- Driver fatigue accidents because drivers need to complete their deliveries regardless of how many hours it takes
- Blind spot accidents occur because most large commercial trucks and smaller delivery trucks have blind spots that prevent drivers from seeing all around their trucks.
- Driver intoxication or driver impairment due to drugs
- Failing to drive properly in bad weather and in dangerous or contested traffic conditions
- Failing to handle turns, curves, merging, passing, and lane changes correctly
- Any other cause, depending on how the truck accident happens
Who is responsible for an accident involving a delivery truck?
At Rocky McElhaney Law Firm, we hold everyone responsible for your accident accountable. In many cases, it is not just the delivery truck driver who is responsible. Our Nashville truck accident lawyers file personal injury and wrongful death claims against one or more of the following:
- The truck driver who causes an accident
- The truck driver’s employer
- The owner of the truck if they are different than the truck driver
- The companies involved in the shipment
- Maintenance and repair companies
- Manufacturers of defective truck parts
- Sellers of alcohol to a visibly intoxicated truck driver who causes an accident due to their intoxication
- The Tennessee Department of Transportation or other state agencies or government entities if poor road design or maintenance causes an accident
Our Nashville truck accident lawyers work to show that the truck driver was an employee. In many cases, it is either the truck driver’s employer, the owner of the truck, or both. Generally, employers are directly liable for the negligence of their employees.
The employer may also be responsible for any accidents their drivers cause because they pressured their drivers to meet unrealistic schedules, failed to educate their drivers about the common dangers their drivers face every day, failed to maintain and repair their trucks, failed to check their drivers’ driving records and other reasons.
What types of injuries do Walmart truck accident victims suffer?
Our truck accident lawyers handle all types of injuries, including life-changing injuries, permanent injuries, chronic injuries, and injuries that heal with appropriate medical care. Cars are simply no match for the size and weight of any type of truck, including box trucks, semis, rigs, and tractor-trailers.
Some of the many different types of injuries we handle include:
- Traumatic brain injuries, concussions, and other types of head trauma
- The loss of part or all of an arm or leg/traumatic amputation
- Third-degree burns
- Paralysis, herniated discs, and other types of spinal cord injuries
- Compound, comminuted, complex, and simple fractures
- Neck, back, and shoulder pain
- Crush injuries
- Internal bleeding and organ damage
- Nerve and muscle damage
- Hearing or vision loss
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Psychological injuries
What is the value of my delivery truck accident claim in Tennessee?
Your life may never be the same after an accident. However, the damages include compensation so you can maximize your health and have a lifestyle as close as possible to your health and life before the truck accident happened.
At Rocky McElhaney Law Firm, we demand that every responsible party and company pay all of your damages to date and all your future damages, including your:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income and benefits
- Physical pain and emotional suffering
- Property damage
- Inability to enjoy your life as you did before the accident
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Loss of bodily function
- Loss of consortium
In egregious cases, we demand punitive damages.
If a loved one dies, we file wrongful death claims on behalf of the family members.
Do you have a Nashville Walmart truck accident attorney near me?
Rocky McElhaney Law Firm has two offices in Nashville: one at 545 Mainstream Dr., Suite 105 and the other at 615 Main Street, B21. Our attorneys also make home and hospital visits when necessary. We also offer phone and video consultations.
We know you have questions, and we are prepared to offer answers, explain your rights, and fight for all the compensation you deserve.
Speak with Rocky McElhaney Law Firm today
Delivery truck accidents often cause unbearable injuries. Victims worry about their health, their bills, and their families. At Rocky McElhaney Law Firm, we have helped many people just like you obtain strong recoveries, often for the insurance policy limits. We are top-rated by numerous legal rating agencies. Call our Nashville truck accident lawyers or submit our contact form to schedule a free consultation. We handle delivery truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis. Our team represents clients in Nashville, East Nashville, Hendersonville, Clarksville, Murfreesboro, and throughout Tennessee.