Tennessee Truck Accidents

Accidents involving tractor trailers in Tennessee are often very serious, especially for passenger vehicle occupants who don’t stand a chance against the sheer size and weight of a large truck.  Not only can tractor trailer accidents be devastating to those involved, but the aftermath can be equally shocking.  Many people injured in large truck accidents are surprised to find out the lengths that some truck companies and their insurance agencies will go to in order to guard their bottom line.  What chance does the average man or woman have against the experienced attorneys and investigators working for a trucking company?

Phillip Miller Defends Tractor Trailer Injury Victims

If you or someone you love has been injured in a tractor trailer accident, then you need the dedication and experience of a lawyer who understands the complexities of large truck accident litigation and Tennessee state and federal laws.  Not only that, but you may also be looking for a local Tennessee lawyer with strong ties to the community – someone who understands the challenges you face and is available to answer your questions and provide all the guidance and support you need.  The attorneys at Phillip Miller & Associates meet all of these requirements.

Why Hire Phillip Miller & Associates?

Truck accident cases are not as straightforward as many “regular” traffic accident cases.  Not only do different laws and regulations apply to tractor trailers, but the complex web of truck driver, truck owner, trucking company, truck company insurance agency and any other third parties who may have a stake in the accident can make for a very complicated case.  It is in your best interest to take your case to a skilled tractor trailer attorney.  If you are unsure whether or not you need a lawyer, keep in mind that you can discuss your case with one of the attorneys at Phillip Miller & Associates for absolutely no cost and no obligation.

Here are some issues you might not be aware of that can add to the complexity of your tractor trailer accident case:

• Was all evidence related to the case secured immediately after the crash, as required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations?
• Are the truck driver’s log books and other paperwork complete and accurate as required by law?
• Will the investigation and accident reconstruction work performed by the trucking company representatives negatively affect your case?  Is there a possibility that critical evidence was removed from the scene?
• Before you have a chance to talk to a lawyer, the truck company may arrange for the damaged tractor trailer to be sold for scrap.  If the vehicle is destroyed, you may lose evidence that is critical to your case.
• Are there other individuals or companies who might be liable in your case?  For example, the company that loaded its goods into the trailer may be liable for damages caused by the negligent loading or configuring of the trailer contents if an accident or injury results from their negligence.
  

To discuss your tractor trailer accident injury case with one of our experienced attorneys, please contact Phillip Miller & Associates today.  With over 25 years of experience in Tennessee defending the rights of injured men, women, and children, we will ensure that you and your tractor trailer accident case receive the attention and care that you deserve.

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Blog for Tennessee Truck Accidents

• Tennessee Truck accidents caused by corporate culture
• Fatigue Contributes to Many Tennessee Truck Accidents
• Truck Load Shifting Can be Dangerous
• New Airbrake Standards for Trucks
• Tractor Trailer Wreck at 3 a.m. Due to Fatigue?
• Tractor Trailer Wreck at 3 a.m. Wednesday May 27, 2009
• Tractor Trailer Accident Statistics
• Trucking Case Evidence Must be Preserved
• Are Some Truck Accidents Linked to Forged Medical Certificates?
• Turnover at Trucking Companies
• Long Working Hours Affect Reasoning and Memory
• Watch Out For Tired Truckers on Tennessee Roads
• Driver Logs
• Doctors Should Admit their Mistakes
• Truck Driver Killer in early morning crash

Phillip Miller's Tennessee Auto Accident Blog

• Nashville Automobile Accident Attorney Chides Doped Out Tennessee Driver
• Nashville Automobile Accident Lawyer Tags Drag Racers As Criminal Aggressive Drivers
• Nashville Auto Accident Lawyer Looks At Some Sobering Statistics On Elderly Tennessee Drivers
• Nashville Auto Accident Lawyer Chides Drag Racers Who Caused Massive Pile-Up And Then Flee The Scene
• Tennessee Automobile Accident Attorney Reviews A Drunk Driving Fatality In East Tennessee
• Nashville Motorcycle Accident Attorney Ponders A Rookie Driver’s Fatal Crash
• Tennessee Tractor-Trailer Accident Attorney Asks – “What Was The Driver Doing When She Ran Into Stopped Interstate Traffic?”
• Another Tennessee Roadway Departure Crash Fatality – Is Anybody Listening?
• Tennessee Roadway Departure Crashes Becoming A Deadly Epidemic
• Tennessee Teen Indicted For Drunken Fatal Crash That Killed His friend

Phillip Miller's Personal Injury Blog

• Tennessee Rotator cuff surgery less successful for women?
• Knee Surgery from a Tennessee Accident
• Tennessee Car Wrecks Can Result in Serious Brain Injury
• Parents of Children in Tennessee Car Accident Experience Stress
• Tennessee Knee Injuries – Chondromalacia
• Tennessee Personal Injury Attorney Comments on Knee Injuries
• Tennessee Auto Accident Injury Risk
• Ankle Injury from Tennessee Auto Accidents
• Tennessee Construction Zone Accidents
• Rotator Cuff Injury and Surgery

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Library for Tennessee Truck Accidents:

• Tennessee tractor trailer accidents influenced by safety culture of trucking companies. [PDF]   
  Description: Tennessee truck accidents do not occur in a vacuum. The safety culture of trucking companies strongly influences whether and how truck drivers operate tractor trailers in Tennessee.
• Tennessee truck companies provided guidelines on improving highway safety.   
  Description: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration through its Education and Technical Assistance Program has prepared this guide for trucking companies on "Improving Highway Safety". Do any of the companies read it? A pdf of the full manual is available on the FMCSA website.
• Driver logs are an important part of any Tennessee Truck Accident Investigation   
  Description: Truck driver Logs are an important part of any Tennessee Tractor Trailer Accident Investigation. FMCSR 395.8 includes all the components required in truck driver logs.
• 2009 Rule for Hours of Service for Truck Drivers [PDF]   
  Description: The hours of service rules for truck drivers were changed in November 2008, after industry complaints about restrictions under the prior rule. The description of the new rule includes details about the considerations given to driver fatigue and the risks from truck drivers operating with insufficient rest.
• Safety Rules for Securing Loads on Tractor Trailers [PDF]   
  Description: Improper truck loading can cause shifting of loads and contribute to loss of control and collisions. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules on "Load Securement" are an attempt to minimize collisions and injuries caused by loads that have not been secured.
• Seat belts to become mandatory on buses? [PDF]   
  Description: The Department of Transportation's Motor Coach Safety Action Plan 2009 includes the possible addition of seat belts as one of several new safety requirements to be considered.
• Tennessee Commercial Driver's License Manual   
  Description: This the manual used to qualify for a commercial driver's license. The CDL is the license required for truck drivers, bus drivers, and cab drivers.
• Top Issues for Trucking Industry Executives Do Not Include Safety [PDF]   
  Description: The American Trucking Association funded a 2009 survey of trucking industry executives regarding their top issues. Safety did not make the top 10. The economy and government regulation ranked 1 and 2. Their first item under "the economy" was to encourage tort reform - and thereby reduce their expenses when they kill or injure someone.
• Driver Fatigue Contributes to Truck Wrecks [PDF]   
  Description: Investigation of truck wrecks often uncover driver fatigue as a factor in causing the wreck. This white paper by an expert on circadian rhythms is an example of the kind of expert testimony that may be involved in a case involving serious injury or death in a truck accident.
• Bad bus companies change names and stay in business [PDF]   
  Description: The Department of Transportation has found that At least 20 bus companies placed out of service for safety violations in 2007 and 2008 likely reopened under new names.

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Frequent Questions for Tennessee Truck Accidents:

• What’s the best way to deal with a trucking company or their insurance adjuster after a wreck with a tractor-trailer?
• How do trucking/commercial vehicle accidents differ from typical traffic collisions?
• Who would I need to sue in my case ?
• How can I prove that they did something wrong?
• What laws would apply to a case involving a collision with a tractor-trailer?
• Is there a legal limit on how long a truck driver can be behind the wheel?
• How much insurance will the trucking company have?
• What should I look for in hiring an attorney in a trucking case?

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Case Results for Tennessee Truck Accidents:

• $2.9 Million – Recovery from a waste management company for causing a wreck and seriously injuring a 27 year old woman.
• $3 Million – Recovery from a trucking company for hiring a bad driver who rear-ended and killed a 36 year old man who was stopped in traffic.

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Videos about Tennessee Truck Accidents:

• Fatal accident with tractor trailer truck

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Web Resources for Tennessee Truck Accidents:

• Press Releases from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

  Description: Enforcement of regulations against drivers and companies is often first found in press releases of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

  Description: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is responsible for the prevention of motor vehicle and truck related death and injury.

• Trucking Safety Coalition

  Description: The trucking safety coalition is dedictated to improving truck safety and saving lives.

• SAFERSYS

  Description: Data on safety for trucking companies nationwide

• Tractor Trailer Braking Systems

  Description: Information about Tractor Trailer Braking Systems

• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Rules and Regulations

  Description: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Rules and Regulations for Tractor Trailers

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