Tennessee Truck Accident Lawsuits
Truck accident claims involve many factors that simply do not come into the picture in regular auto accidents. That is why it is crucial that you work with an attorney or law firm with experience handling truck accident lawsuits, one who knows the ins and outs of trucking regulations and how they apply to liability and your truck accident claim. Without this knowledge, even the most dedicated and well-meaning lawyer cannot help you recover the compensation you need.
Investigation and Trucking Regulations
Any type of accident should be thoroughly investigated, but a truck accident investigation should be much more in-depth than a typical car accident investigation. To establish liability, we have to look at the trucking company’s records, among other things, to determine if violations of trucking regulations played a role in causing your accident or making your injuries worse.
Trucking regulations are extensive and strict. Some trucking companies and drivers may doctor their entries to give the appearance of compliance, which is why we have to understand the intricacies of how all the documents work together and how discrepancies can be used to reveal the truth.
Types of Truck Accidents
The type of truck accident can help guide our investigation, and has impact on what will be involved in your case. For instance, hazardous materials transport is subject to even more extensive regulation than regular cargo, and underride accidents may indicate that a faulty underride guard may have been involved. In contrast, a bridge/underpass accident could involve a roadway defect such as a missing or inaccurate height or weight limit sign.
Your trucking accident may fall under one or more of these categories:
- Underride
- Jackknife
- Rollover
- Tanker truck
- Hazardous materials
- Bridge/overpass
- Multicar pileup
- Truck vs. pedestrian
Responsible Parties
Our investigation shows us who can be held financially responsible and why. Potential responsible parties in truck accidents include:
- Truck driver
- Trucking company (common carrier)
- Truck manufacturer
- Parts manufacturer
- Third party responsible for repair and/or maintenance of the truck
- Freight shipper
- Freight broker
- Third party logistics provider (3PL)
- Other driver
- Weigh station
- Government entity or agency responsible for roadway design, construction, and/or maintenance
If you, or someone you know, have been injured or killed in a serious truck accident in Tri-Cities, call the accident the attorneys at Hunter, Smith & Davis, LLP at (423) 378-8830 or (423) 378-8862 or contact us online. We are ready to take on the trucking company and others who may be responsible for your injuries to get you the money you need and deserve.
