T-Bone Truck Accidents
Big Rig Crash Lawyers Serving the Memphis Area
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 100,000 people are hurt each year in accidents involving large trucks. In this context, a “large truck” is one that weighs over 10,000 pounds. Commercial trucks travel throughout Shelby County each day, whether they are heading from one part of town to another via Interstate 55 or making a delivery on Poplar Avenue. Certain wrecks that all drivers must look out for are T-bone truck accidents, which occur when the front of one vehicle hits the side of another car, essentially forming a “T.” They often produce injuries, some of which can be catastrophic in nature. If you have been hurt by a commercial trucker’s carelessness, call the Memphis truck accident attorneys at Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz. We are the largest plaintiff’s personal injury law firm based in Tennessee.
Representation for Victims of T-Bone Truck Accidents in Memphis
Negligence is a critical aspect of most Tennessee personal injury lawsuits. To recover damages, it is usually necessary to prove that somebody else caused your harm. One way to prove negligence is to show that another driver owed you a duty to drive safely but breached that duty.
Broadside accidents frequently occur at intersections or when one vehicle is making a turn. Sometimes, neither driver agrees to accept responsibility in the aftermath of the crash. For example, if you drive through a green light and get hit, imagine if the other driver tried to claim that he had the green light instead of you. A similar example could present itself at a four-way stop, if both drivers claim they had the right of way. In a lawsuit, the plaintiff bears the legal burden of proving that the defendant was responsible for the accident, typically by a preponderance of the evidence.
If there were any witnesses to your crash, you should always try to get their names and contact information. Witnesses are not always listed on the police report for one reason or another. Without credible or independent evidence supporting your version of events, your claim may be denied if the jury finds that both parties were equally at fault. Minimizing allegations of comparative fault is one way that an experienced tractor trailer crash attorney can protect your legal rights.
When liability is confirmed, the focus usually shifts to damages. T-bone truck accidents often produce traumatic results. When a large truck hits the side of the car, the driver or passengers may sustain a direct blow. That can be a devastating impact, as tractor trailers and 18-wheelers weigh thousands of pounds more than the average person. Further, the risk of injury substantially increases as the truck’s speed increases, and you may incur costly medical bills and other out of pocket expenses. If you sustain a permanent disability, you may need to modify your home, for example, by adding a wheelchair ramp. A lawyer with experienced handling 18-wheeler crash cases can help you identify damages that you may be entitled to.
Call a Memphis Attorney to Discuss Your Case
If you were hurt due to a T-bone truck accident, you should have someone on your side ready to fight for your legal rights. Commercial trucking regulations have become highly technical and specific, and not all lawyers have expertise in this area of the law. If you have been struck by a commercial truck driver, the truck accident lawyers at Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz can evaluate your case. Our firm has more than 30 attorneys and 100 staff members, serving people in Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Jonesboro, Little Rock, Jackson, Meridian, Tupelo, Columbus, Grenada, Starkville, Oxford, Hayti, and Caruthersville, as well as other communities across Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, and Kentucky. Contact our office toll-free by calling 800-529-4004 or by completing our online form to set up a free consultation with a motor vehicle collision lawyer. NST is the way to go.
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