Nashville Underride Accidents

Whenever an underride accident happens, it is important to look at both the truck driver and employer as potentially at-fault parties. Our attorneys are experienced in handling trucking accident cases, and we understand the many different factors and possible defendants that come into play in these types of accidents. If the trucker was acting in the course and scope of his employment when the wreck occurred, the employer could be held vicariously liable for the negligent actions of the employee, such as speeding. Moreover, the employer could be held directly liable for the accident if it is found that they failed to follow regulations promulgated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) involving subjects like hours of service, hiring, supervision, and vehicle maintenance.

Many times underride accidents occur because of driver fatigue, driver impairment, or improper operation of the big-rig. Under the FMCSA regulations, employers are required to monitor log books so that their drivers are getting enough rest and not driving over the allotted hours set by the FMCSA. Employers are also required to conduct background checks on their drivers and ensure their drivers are properly trained to operate their big-rig. An experienced trucking accident attorney will be able to identify negligent acts and provide guidance on potential theories of liability that may be used to help you recover full compensation for your injuries.

The injuries you may sustain after an underride accident in Nashville are often disabling, leaving you and your family with thousands of dollars in medical bills and a sudden loss of income. If the accident was due to the negligent actions of the truck driver, you may be awarded compensation for the damages you suffered. Compensatory damages are those awards that deal with your economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages generally are your medical bills and lost wages, where your non-economic damages could be your pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, mental impairment, and loss of consortium.