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Nashville Truck Accident Attorney Investigates Crashes Involving Negligent Semi Drivers

Semi trucks are enormous compared to the size of regular vehicles, which means they have the potential to cause catastrophic damage to other cars if involved in a crash. These kinds of accidents can be caused by truck defects and poor road conditions, but the leading cause of semi trucking accidents is driver negligence. If truck drivers ignore the rules and laws put in place to keep roadways safe, they risk causing serious personal injury or even death to other drivers.

Nashville truck driver accident attorney Stanley A. Davis understands the toll a semi truck accident can take on the lives of those involved and the community. In one case, he was able to help a client recover more than half a million dollars after a truck driver accident when the driver failed to yield the right of way.

The laws governing truck drivers are complicated, but Nashville attorney Stan Davis has experience holding negligent truckers and their companies accountable for careless actions. There is no shipping deadline or excuse that is enough to justify negligent driving, especially by those in control of such huge, heavy vehicles.

When is the Truck Driver at Fault?

Truckers are people, and people can become angry, tired or take improper risks with their vehicles. When a crash happens, truck accident lawyer Stan Davis can determine if any form of negligence on the part of the driver caused the accident by thoroughly investigating and finding answers to a number of questions, such as:

  • Aggressive driving – Was the truck driver tailgating? Did he or she perform a risky lane change? Did the driver force any other passenger vehicles off the road?
  • Distracted driving – Was the driver talking or texting on a cell phone? Was he or she eating or drinking while driving? Did the driver have a map open?
  • Unsecure load – Was there debris falling from the truck? Did it seem that something in the trailer caused the truck to shift? Was the tractor trailer overloaded with cargo, which made braking more difficult?
  • Driver fatigue – Had the driver been on the road for too many hours? Did he or she not get sufficient rest between shifts? Some truckers and their companies may even attempt to falsify truck driver log book hours to keep driving for longer than trucking regulations allow.
  • Drug usage – Was the driver under the influence? Did he or she have a previous DUI history? Had the driver taken any prescription or over-the-counter stimulants?
  • Lack of route knowledge – Did being unaccustomed to a particular road make the driver less cautious? Was the site of the accident in a construction zone? Could hazardous weather conditions have affected the road?

If a truck driver engages in these or any other risky behaviors and causes an accident, the sad fact is that it is typically other drivers who will suffer serious personal injuries or even wrongful death as result.

Leading Tennessee Truck Crash Injury Lawyer Fights for the Compensation Accident Victims Deserve

If you or someone you love is injured in an accident with a semi truck caused by a negligent driver, you have a right to compensation. Our personal injury attorney in Nashville can begin investigating the truck crash and gathering evidence while you and your family focus on recovering.

Stan Davis is a truck accident attorney whose faith and family values have led him to find his calling helping clients in Nashville and throughout Tennessee in communities like Madison, Smyrna and Brentwood for the past 28 years. Truck accidents are complex. If you are filing a lawsuit against a negligent truck driver or company, you need an attorney who knows the law and will get to know you and your case. By working on a contingency fee basis, our attorney requires no fees for his legal services unless you recover compensation.

Call Nashville truck accident attorney Stan Davis today if you are looking for a dedicated, caring attorney who will put you first.

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  • $900,000 Settlement Failure to Yield

    A middle-aged man was riding with his wife and two minor children on a rural road when a defendant failed to yield the right-of-way causing a moderate impact to occur.

  • $95,000 Settlement Truck Accident

    Our Nashville personal injury attorney gained a truck accident settlement in a case where the victim was hit by a truck driver and incurred soft tissue injuries. Medical bills totaled $14,000.00.

  • $265,000 Bad Faith Insurance Claim

    A husband, wife, and their minor child suffered injuries at the hands of an insurance company that acted in bad faith. The injured family pursued a bad faith claim against the insurance company that handled their claim improperly from the beginning.

  • $170,000 Settlement Truck Accident

    This truck accident occurred when another truck driver hit a parked trucker who was sleeping in his sleeper cab. The trucker incurred injuries that required extensive pain management and physical therapy.

  • $300,000 Settlement Dog Bite

    A golden retriever bit a 7-year-old boy, causing injuries that required $18,000.00 in medical bills. The family had continuing problems coping with the dog attack. Our personal injury and dog bite lawyer helped gain a settlement that covered future counseling and treatment.

  • $500,000 Settlement Pedestrian Accident

    A 19-year-old female pedestrian was walking home from a bus stop in Davidson County, Tennessee when the defendant caused a pedestrian-car accident that killed her.

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