Determining Fault for Tennessee Truck Crashes

Assistance provided by Tennessee Trucking Accident Attorney Stanley A. Davis

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

It’s the middle of a weekday and the call comes in that another collision has occurred between a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle. One of the first questions to be answered is, “Who’s at fault?”

• Did the truck driver ignore safety guidelines?
• Was the truck driver tired, careless or under the influence?
• Was the truck unsafe or unfit for road operations?
• Was the truck’s load unstable or unsecured?
• Did another vehicle maneuver abruptly in front of the truck, causing the drive to take evasive action?

Each of these questions addresses different areas of liability, and the knowledge base of a proven Tennessee trucking accident attorney is your best resource to determining a sound course of action.

If a Tennessee truck driver is negligent and his unsafe driving causes a collision, he – like any other driver – is at fault for the collision. However, if the truck driver was fatigued – as occurs in many truck vs. car accidents, the trucking company may also be at fault for demanding that the truck driver meet an unreasonable delivery schedule which violated Federal HOS Guidelines.

If the truck itself was unsafe or unfit for road operations, the trucking company or maintenance company may be at fault for not properly inspecting and maintaining the vehicle. If the truck’s load was unstable or unsecure, the loading company may be at fault.

Finally, if another vehicle maneuvered in front of the truck, causing the driver to brake suddenly or swerve and jack-knife, the driver of the offending vehicle may be at fault.

If you have been involved with a collision involving a box truck or semi-truck, contact an experienced Tennessee tractor trailer accident lawyer to determine liability in your case. The Law Office of Stanley A. Davis has the experience to assess your claim’s liability and help you seek the compensation to which you may be entitled.

Establishing liability can be a complicated matter. Your soundest choice is to work with the Tennessee trucking accident attorney at the Law Office of Stanley A. Davis.