Category Archives: Trucking Accidents
Trailer Turns Over on Interstate 40
Roane County, Tn (July 26, 2020) A single vehicle accident occurred on Interstate 40 in Roane County that resulted in at least one motorist getting injured. Highway Patrol reports that a Yukon was traveling west near the 352 mile marker pulling a trailer when the motorist felt the trailer shake and lost control of… Read More »
Truck Rolls Over on I-40 in Cumberland County
Cumberland County, TN (July 21, 2020) The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that a freight truck driver was not injured after his vehicle overturned on I-40 in Cumberland County. The accident occurred on July 21 between 3 and 4 a.m. on the eastbound ramp of the Plateau Road exit at mile marker 331. The trailer… Read More »
Semi-Truck Transporting Cookie Dough Catches Fire
Hickman County, TN (July 19, 2020) A semi-truck carrying cookie dough caught fire on a Tennessee highway on July 19, 2020. Based on a report provided by the Coble Fire Department, the accident occurred on Interstate 40 westbound close to mile marker 158. Hickman County Fire Department responded to and contained the fire. While… Read More »
Dump Truck Crash in Unicoi County
Erwin, TN (July 14, 2020) Unicoi County Road’s Superintendent was involved in a dump truck accident on July 14th. The accident occurred on Jackson Love Highway before a train underpass. The superintendent was extracted from the county dump truck and flown to Johnson City Medical Center. Additional details about how the accident occurred are… Read More »
Commercial Truck Knocks Out Cumberland Powerlines
Cumberland County, TN (July 15, 2020) An accident involving a trailer occurred on July 15th in eastern Cumberland County that resulted in loss of power in the area for many. Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that a 2005 Kenworth Conventional truck turned into the Westel Fire Hall parking lot off Highway 70. The vehicle became… Read More »
Highway 385 Closed Following Tractor Trailer Accident
Memphis, TN (March 18, 2020) – All of Highway 385’s westbound lanes were closed after an accident that occurred this morning. As a result of the collision, traffic needed to be diverted. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the accident involved an overturned tractor trailer. Common Causes of Tennessee Tractor Trailer Accidents Tractor… Read More »
The Challenges of Establishing Legal Responsibility for a Commercial Trucking Accident
When bringing a personal injury claim following a truck accident, it is critical to conduct a proper pre-suit investigation of the defendants. Commercial trucks often involve multiple owners and other responsible parties. And as the plaintiff, you need to properly identify all of these parties, and establish their potential liability, before taking action. Court… Read More »
New Federal Rules Might Lead to More Truck Accidents
Trucking accidents can be devastating for other drivers and passengers on the road. A commercial semi-truck may weigh upwards of 80,000 pounds, which means it can do serious damages if not operated properly. Unfortunately, many commercial truck drivers are under enormous financial pressure to stay on the road as long as possible–which can lead… Read More »
How Signing a Power of Attorney Can Affect Your Rights in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
If you have sustained a traumatic brain injury in a car or truck accident, you may not be capable of making certain decisions for yourself. This includes decisions regarding any personal injury litigation arising from the accident. In these situations, it may be in your best interest to sign a power of attorney naming… Read More »
When Does a Commercial Trucking Company Have a Duty to Preserve Evidence Regarding an Accident?
Commercial trucking accidents are not your run-of-the mill auto collision. These trucks are typically owned by large companies that must keep detailed records of their vehicles’ activities in order to comply with federal safety regulations. This means that when an accident does occur, the victims may be able to access this information to help… Read More »
