Tag Archives: Tennessee Truck Accident Lawyer
Are Rental Companies Liable for Accidents Involving Their Vehicles?
There are many scenarios where a car or truck accident is the fault of a driver who is not the owner of his or her vehicle. In many cases, the owner may still be responsible for the accident victim’s injuries under a legal principle known as vicarious liability. For example, if a salesman is… Read More »
Senator Proposes Bill to Mandate Underride Guards in Tractor-Trailers
Cars are at a decided disadvantage in a collision with a tractor trailer. Indeed, truck accidents often prove fatal to the occupants of the smaller vehicle. One reason for this is that the car may slide underneath the larger commercial truck. These so-called underride crashes lead to hundreds of fatalities every year, according to… Read More »