TRUCK ACCIDENT LAWYER
NASHVILLE, TN

• In 2021, there were 13,921 big truck crashes in Tennessee, according to the TN Department of Safety & Homeland Security. 2,165 of those wrecks occurred in Davidson county, in close proximity to Nashville.
• In 2021, nearly 40% of tractor-trailer accidents occurred on interstates. According to 2020 TN Crash Facts, one in three crashes involving a big truck happened on an interstate in 2020.
• One in 14, or just over 7%, of all motor vehicle crashes in Tennessee involved a big truck in 2020.

• In 2020, one out of every 6 Tennessee crash fatalities involved a semi-truck or large truck. Tractor-trailer accidents accounted for 74% of all deaths when a big truck was involved.
• Across the U.S. in 2020, 4,014 persons lost their lives in collisions with big trucks. 68 % of these fatalities involved passengers in cars and other passenger vehicles, while 15% involved truck occupants, showing how vulnerable normal cars are to the size of commercial vehicles or semi-trucks.
• Two out of every 15 daytime big truck accidents occurred in the rain in 2020, according to 2020 Tennessee Crash Facts, though 93% of rollovers occur on dry roads.
• Big rigs are roughly 20 times heavier than an average vehicle. A commercial 18-wheeler can reach 80,000 pounds, while the average car weighs 4,156 pounds, according to the EPA.

An experienced truck accident attorney can help you focus on your recovery

Injuries from a truck wreck can take weeks, months, or even years to recover from. Our truck accident team handles the legal process of your case so you can focus all of your efforts on healing, and our team of medical treatment coordinators can help to ensure you get the care you need. When you hire Hughes & Coleman, our experienced legal team:

• Takes over communications with your insurance company and the other driver’s insurance company so that you can focus on your health following the car accident.
• Coordinates with the billing departments of the providers to reduce unnecessary phone calls or harassment.
• Works with the available insurance coverage and helps you recover compensation for your lost wages.
• Reviews your insurance information, insurance claim, and any initial settlement offers to ensure you get every dollar you deserve.
• Seeks compensation for your medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
• Guides you through the process, is there for you, and makes sure that the legal process works in your favor.

Our Nashville truck accident lawyers seek compensation for all damages you’ve experienced

• Medical costs and rehabilitation costs
• Pain and suffering
• Lost wages and lost income (present and future)
• Property damage
• Mental and emotional suffering that can include feelings of anxiety, depression, fear, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
• Wrongful death

• Trailer slew or trailer swing truck accidents
• Jackknife truck accidents
• Rollover accidents involving tractor trailers
• Blind spot or “no zone” collisions

• Underride accidents, commonly caused by semi-trucks
• Override accidents
• Rear end accidents

• Tractor-trailer. These are the most common type of truck involved in accidents. They are long, heavy trucks that are used to transport goods over long distances.
• Semi-trucks. These are similar to tractor-trailers, but they do not have a tractor unit. They are typically used to transport goods over shorter distances.
• Box trucks. These are smaller trucks that are used to transport goods and materials. They are often used by businesses and contractors.
• Dump trucks. Nashville is a major construction hub, and dump trucks are used extensively in construction projects. This means that there are a lot of dump trucks on the road, which increases the risk of accidents.

• Refrigerated trucks. These are trucks that are used to transport and store perishable goods.
• Tanker trucks. These are trucks that are used to transport liquids and gases.
• Construction vehicles involved in wrecks can be caused by a number of factors. These can cause damages both on a construction site, or while traveling on the roadways.
• Garbage truck accident victims injured in a wreck should contact a truck accident attorney as there may be multiple parties that are liable.
• Tow truck drivers travel throughout Nashville and are often involved in wrecks with passenger cars.

Truck accidents frequently result in serious injury or death. Victims may need physical therapy and other long-term medical treatment. Wrongful death lawsuits are common with commercial trucks, and victims that manage to survive are often faced with severe, life-threatening injuries such as:

• Head and neck injuries: These can be caused by the impact of the crash or by being thrown around inside the vehicle.
• Back injuries: These can be caused by the sudden stop of the vehicle or by being crushed between the vehicle and another object. Back injuries sustained in a truck wreck can also cause paralysis.
• Spinal cord and neck injuries: These can be caused by the impact of the crash or by being thrown around inside the vehicle.
• Internal injuries: These can be caused by the impact of the crash or by being crushed between the vehicle and another object.

• Broken bones: These can be caused by the impact of the crash or by being thrown around inside the vehicle.
• Amputations: These can be caused by being crushed between the vehicle and another object or by being hit by debris from the crash.
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are very common and are caused by a number of factors.
• Cuts and lacerations

Truck accidents leave victims traumatized not only physically but emotionally as well. After the accident, victims may be struggling to heal physically, cope with mental anguish, and manage mounting medical bills. This can prove to be overwhelming for any one person to handle on his or her own.

That’s what we are here for – to take some of this huge burden off your shoulders. Contact Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers today to see how we can help.

Although trucking companies are bound by these regulations by law, you need a lawyer for truck accident cases that can ensure that the law is followed, and to help you avoid other tactics these companies use to cover themselves, such as delaying settlement negotiations beyond the six months so that they legally can dispose of evidence that they otherwise would have had to retain, such as:

• Digital and manual driving logs that record how long truck drivers have been driving and if they adhered to laws and regulations
• Call logs that include the driver and dispatch
• Vehicle maintenance records

• Inspection records of the tractor and semi-trailer
• Load inspection records
• The truck’s electronic control module (ECM/“black box”)
• Downloading the truck’s telematics system
• The truck driver’s cell phone
• The company’s driver history
• And many other critical pieces of evidence used in tractor-trailer crash cases