Types of Tennessee Truck, Semi, and Tractor Trailer Accidents

Information provided by Tennessee semi accident lawyer Stanley A. Davis

Helping Tennessee accident victims throughout the state, as well as in Nashville, Gallatin, Franklin, and Murfreesboro

A fully loaded 18-wheeler is a rolling behemoth. A semi-truck is built for powerful long-distance hauling. It is not maneuverable and requires skill to operate. At 65 MPH a loaded semi-truck requires approximately 420 feet to come to a complete stop (only 160 feet for a car). A truck’s height allows cars to accidentally slip underneath in a crash (under riding) and its length requires two traffic lanes to complete right turns.

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the majority of fatal crashes involving trucks occur in rural areas (61%) in good weather and on dry roads. The vast majority of fatal crashes (85%) and non-fatal crashes (88%) occurred during the week.

Many Tennessee truck accident attorneys know that the most common causes of truck accidents include:

• Excessive speed or unsafe driving
• Poor driving or driver fatigue
• Equipment defects or poor maintenance
• Improperly loaded cargo

They also know that the most common types of truck accidents include:

• Rear ending or catching a car in a right turn
• Jack-knifing or a spilled load
• Under riding

If you have been involved in a collision with a truck, you must protect your rights. A Tennessee truck accident lawyer at the Law Office of Stanley A. Davis has the knowledge to evaluate your case and help you seek compensation for your injuries.

Any collision involving a truck and a passenger vehicle is a difficult situation. Do not attempt to go it alone. Seek the council and aid of a Tennessee truck accident lawyer at the Law Office of Stanley A. Davis.