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Brownsville, Tennessee, Man Killed in Trucking Accident

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

According to the Jackson Sun, a man was struck by a tractor-trailer and killed near Brownsville, Tennessee, on July 24, 2011.  The accident occurred on Interstate 40 near mile marker 66.  The Tennessee Highway Patrol reported the deceased had parked his car in an emergency lane, turned on his flashers, and stood outside of the vehicle.  The Tennessee Highway Patrol accident report said the semi-truck driver crashed directly into the man, killing him.

If you have lost a loved one in a trucking accident in Tennessee, call the Memphis trucking accident attorneys at Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz (“NST Law”) at 901-683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004 for dependable legal representation. A trucking lawsuit can be complex and complicated.  At NST Law, our trucking accident lawyers are well versed in the various federal and Tennessee safety regulations that truck drivers and companies are subject to, including Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.  These rules regulate the number of on-duty hours a trucker can drive each day, require trucking companies to properly maintain their vehicles, and prohibit truckers from driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In a big rig accident lawsuit, NST lawyers can retain trucking experts to examine a driver’s logbook, interpret a drug test, or inspect the safety features of a truck to prove a truck driver’s negligence.  NST lawyers may also prove a truck driver’s negligence by speaking to accident witnesses, Tennessee Highway Patrol officials, or local police officers.

By proving negligence, NST lawyers can help clients recover maximum compensation for losing a loved one.  For instance, if the primary income earner of a household is killed in a trucking accident, NST lawyers can retain a vocational economist to compute the deceased’s future loss of income.  If the victim requires medical care between the accident and his or her death, NST lawyers can retain medical experts to document any medical expenses incurred, including, but not limited to, hospital bills, medication expenses, and surgery costs. Further, NST lawyers can aggressively pursue damages for the pain and suffering family members experience after losing a mother, father, brother, sister, husband, wife, or other loved one.

Devastating trucking accidents in Tennessee can occur on Interstate 40, Interstate 240, and Interstate 55.  For a free initial consultation on your trucking accident case, call Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz, the largest plaintiff’s personal injury law firm in Tennessee, at 901-683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004.  NST lawyers have an in-depth understanding of Tennessee driving and insurance laws and courtroom trends and techniques.  NST lawyers understand the commitment level and attention to detail required to achieve success in fatal trucking accident cases and lawsuits. In the past, Team NST attorneys have negotiated favorable pre-trial settlements on behalf of clients.  However, NST Law has taken cases to trial if a reasonable settlement could not be reached.  To learn how Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz can fight for you to recover every dollar you are legally entitled to in your trucking accident case, call NST Law today.

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Two Die After Trucking Accident On I-55 Near Memphis

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

According to WMC Memphis, two people were killed in a car accident on Interstate 55 in Arkansas near the Mississippi River bridge on June 20, 2011. One victim was a Tennessee Department of Transportation (“TDOT”) employee. Around 1:30 p.m., the TDOT worker was assisting the driver of a stalled rice hauler when a tractor-trailer slammed into the hauler and the TDOT truck. The rice hauler driver jumped over a concrete median, narrowly avoiding death. However, the TDOT worker and tractor-trailer driver were not as fortunate. Both died as a result of the crash.

If you have lost a loved one in a trucking accident on Interstate 55, Interstate 40, Interstate 240, or any other interstate, road, or highway in Memphis or Shelby County, call the Memphis auto accident attorneys at Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz (“NST Law”) at 901-683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004. When a tractor-trailer driving on Interstate 55 crashes into another truck or vehicle, the impact can be crushing. The collision can produce devastating results, including wrongful death. Hospital bills can accrue, and the income of a deceased can quickly disappear. If a loved one has been killed by a negligent truck driver in Memphis, you may have a claim and could be entitled to compensation. Call the Tennessee trucking accident attorneys at NST Law to learn how an experience trucking accident lawyer can help you recover maximum damages.

NST Law, with over twenty years experience handling trucking accident cases and lawsuits, knows how to prove a truck driver’s negligence. In a case similar to this trucking accident, a Team NST lawyer can examine the accident report, ask to speak to TDOT officials or local police, and interview key witnesses as soon after the crash as possible. In addition, NST Law may retain an investigator to recover evidence from the scene of the crash and hire an accident reconstruction expert to recreate the accident. By proving a truck driver’s negligence, NST Law can help clients recover every dollar they are legally entitled to. NST lawyers can retain medical experts to document any hospital bills incurred by the deceased. NST lawyers can also consult with vocational economists to forecast the deceased’s future loss of income. In addition, NST lawyers know how to aggressively fight for clients to recover damages for the pain and suffering they experience after losing a spouse, sibling, parent, or other loved one in a tragic car accident.

NST Law is the largest plaintiff’s personal injury law firm in Tennessee that pursues maximum compensation for families of loved ones who are killed in motor vehicle accidents. For a free initial consultation on your case, call a Memphis trucking accident lawyer at Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz today at 901-683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004. A Team NST lawyer can answer your questions, listen to any concerns you may have, and help decide what your next step should be. For dependable legal advice, do not hesitate to call the Tennessee auto accident attorneys at NST Law.

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Tennessee Highway Patrol Officials Believe a Truck Driver Was Speeding During Wreck

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

According to WVLT Knoxville, Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) officials are investigating a crash involving a tractor-trailer and three emergency vehicles on May 21, 2011.  The crash occurred on Interstate 75 near Knoxville in Powell, Tennessee.  Initially, the three emergency vehicles, an ambulance and two fire trucks, arrived at Interstate 75 to investigate a reported auto accident.  Later, the tractor-trailer drove by and clipped the ambulance and one fire truck before crashing into the other fire truck.  Although the crash is still under investigation, THP officials believe the truck driver was speeding.

Commercial trucks and big rigs are often much larger than the vehicles and SUVs most Tennesseans drive.  When a commercial truck traveling on Interstate 75 crashes into one of these vehicles, the impact can be crushing.  When a commercial truck driver is speeding, the crash can produce devastating results, including spinal cord damage, fractured vertebrae, paraplegia, quadriplegia, and wrongful death.  If you have been hit and injured by a speeding truck driver, you may have a claim and could be entitled to compensation.  For a free consultation on your case, call the Tennessee trucking accident attorneys at Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz (“NST Law”) at 901-683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004.

NST lawyers have knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, the rules truck drivers in Tennessee and other states are required to follow.  These rules limit the number of daily on-duty hours for drivers, require truck drivers to keep detailed driving logs of their schedules and hours, and prohibit truck drivers from operating their vehicles under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  The trucking accident lawyers at NST Law know how to help prove a truck driver violated one of these rules at the time of the crash.  For example, NST lawyers can retain trucking industry experts to help prove a truck driver’s negligence by examining the driver’s logbook or analyzing a drug test.   By proving negligence, NST Law can help a client recover maximum compensation for his or her injuries.  NST utilizes a variety of experts to help clients obtain maximum damages for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and permanent disability. NST lawyers can retain medical experts to prove the cause of a victim’s injuries, economic experts to document medical bills and project future medical expenses, and vocational economists to compute lost wages and diminished earning capacity.  NST lawyers also know how to fight for damages for the emotional distress and pain a client suffers because of the crash.

To speak to a Knoxville truck accident attorney at Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz, call NST today at 901-683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004.  NST Law has over twenty years experience handling trucking accidents involving severe injuries in Knoxville, Knox County, and surrounding Tennessee counties.  For a free initial consultation on your case, call NST Law today.

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New Fatal Trucking Accident Study Released According to Team NST Tennessee Trucking Accident Attorneys

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

According to The Trucker, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently conducted a study that researched fatal trucking accidents.  The study found that 16.2% of these types of crashes in 2008 occurred within the first hour of driving.  Crashes also occurred between the 10th and 11th hour of driving.  The study also tracked statistics on the types of people who died in fatal trucking accidents in 2008. Over four times as many non-truck drivers were killed than truck drivers, including vehicle drivers, vehicle passengers, and pedestrians.

A trucking accident can cause catastrophic results.  If a trucking accident victim survives the crash, he or she could suffer from severe and debilitating injuries and conditions, such as brain trauma, paraplegia, quadriplegia, and other permanent disabilities.  The trial process can complex as well.  For example, truck drivers in Tennessee and other states are subject to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.  These rules limit the number of daily on-duty hours for drivers, require truck drivers to keep detailed driving logs of their schedules and hours, and prohibit truck drivers from operating their vehicles under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  The Tennessee trucking accident lawyers at Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz (“NST Law”) have knowledge of these laws are stay up to date with any changes.  NST lawyers also know how to prove a truck driver violated one of these rules at the time of the crash.  For instance, NST lawyers can retain trucking industry experts to help prove a truck driver’s negligence by examining the driver’s logbook or conducting a drug test.   If you have been injured in a trucking accident in Memphis, Jackson, Knoxville, or anywhere in Tennessee, call NST Law at 901-683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004 to speak to a Tennessee trucking accident lawyer.

NST utilizes a variety of experts to help clients obtain maximum damages for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and permanent disability. NST lawyers can retain medical experts to prove the cause of a victim’s injuries, economic experts to document medical bills and project future medical expenses, and vocational economists to compute lost wages and diminished earning capacity.  NST lawyers utilize these experts to fight for clients to obtain every dollar they are legally entitled to.

To speak to a Tennessee trucking accident attorney at Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz, call NST today at 901-683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004.  NST Law has over twenty years experience handling trucking accidents involving severe injuries.  With offices in Memphis, Jackson, and Knoxville, NST Law handles trucking accident cases that occur throughout Tennessee, including Poplar Avenue, Interstate 40, Interstate 240, and Interstate 55.  For a free initial consultation on your case, call NST Law today.

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55-Year-Old Man Dies in Trucking Accident as Reported by Tennessee Trucking Accident Lawyers at NST

Friday, April 22nd, 2011

According to the Daily News Journal, a 55-year-old man died after his car was sandwiched between two trucks in New Jersey on April 18, 2011.  The man, driving a Buick sedan, was stopped at a traffic light when a box truck slammed into him from behind.  The crash sent his car partially under another truck parked immediately in front of him.  His car was crushed as the two trucks ended up just inches apart from each other.  An investigation into the crash is ongoing.

If you have lost a loved one in a trucking accident in Tennessee, call the Tennessee trucking accident lawyers at Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz at (901) 683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004 for experienced and skilled legal representation. A trucking lawsuit can be complex and complicated.  At NST, our trucking accident lawyers are well versed in the various federal and Tennessee safety regulations that truck drivers and companies are subject to.  NST lawyers can retain trucking experts to examine a driver’s logbook, interpret a drug test, or inspect the safety features of a truck.  These experts have the tools to prove a truck driver was negligent by violating trucking rules and regulations.  NST lawyers may also prove a truck driver’s negligence by speaking to accident witnesses, Tennessee Highway Patrol officials, or local police officers to determine the cause of the accident.

By proving negligence, NST lawyers can help clients recover maximum compensation for their losses.  For instance, if the primary income earner of a household is killed in a trucking accident, NST lawyers can retain a vocational economist to compute his or her future lost income.  If the victim requires medical care between the accident and his or her death, NST lawyers can retain medical economists to document any medical expenses incurred. In addition to medical bills and lost wages, NST lawyers fight for clients to recover damages for pain and suffering.  At NST Law, we aggressively seek maximum compensation for our clients.

Trucking accidents in Tennessee can occur on Interstate 40, Interstate 240, Interstate 55, Interstate 24, or Interstate 75.  To speak to a Tennessee trucking accident attorney, call Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz at (901) 683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004.  NST Law has offices in Memphis, Jackson, and Knoxville and handles cases throughout Tennessee. At Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz, we have represented families of fatal trucking accident victims for over twenty years and have the experience, knowledge, and resources to help you obtain maximum compensation.  For a free consultation on your case, call NST today or visit us at www.nstlaw.com.

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Tennessee Man Dies After Accident with Tractor Trailer On Highway 58 in Kingston TN

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

According to WBIR Knoxville, a 78-year-old man died in Kingston, Tennessee, after he drove underneath a tractor-trailer on April 19, 2011.  That night, the deceased was traveling south on Highway 58 in a Chevrolet when a tractor-trailer pulled out of a nearby parking lot.  The tractor-trailer, also heading southbound on Highway 58, crossed both southbound traffic lanes and into the path of the deceased’s car.  The deceased then drove under the trailer and died as a result.

Parking lots are often located in areas frequently traveled by vehicles.  Therefore, it is extremely important for tractor-trailer truck drivers to exercise caution when pulling out of parking lots in order to avoid colliding with a smaller private-passenger vehicle.  If you have lost a loved one in a trucking accident in Tennessee, call the Tennessee trucking accident attorneys at Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz at (901) 683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004 for a free consultation on your case.  Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz, also known as NST Law, has represented trucking accident victims in Tennessee for over twenty years, handling cases involving accidents on Interstate 40, Interstate 240, Interstate 55, and Interstate 24.  Trucking accident cases can be complex because big rig and commercial truck drivers are often subject to Tennessee and federal safety regulations. For example, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) mandate safety requirements when operating these types of vehicles, such as limiting the maximum number of hours that a person can drive a tractor-trailer on the road and prohibiting the use of alcohol or drugs by a driver while on duty. At NST Law, our trucking accident lawyers are familiar with these regulations and can consult with experts to determine if a truck driver violated any regulations at the time of the crash.  NST lawyers also begin investigating a trucking accident as soon as possible.  NST Law may retain investigators to document evidence from the scene of the accident or reconstruction specialists to recreate the accident.  Combining knowledge of Tennessee trucking laws with the use of experts allows NST lawyers to prove negligence, helping clients recover maximum compensation.

Fatal trucking accidents can also come with medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering, costs that can be passed on to surviving family members and loved ones.  NST lawyers can retain medical experts to prove a victim’s cause of death, economic experts to document medical bills, and vocational economists to compute lost wages.  NST lawyers utilize these resources to fight for clients to obtain every dollar they are legally entitled to.

Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz is the largest plaintiff’s personal injury law firm in Tennessee dedicated to protecting the rights of trucking accident victims in Tennessee.  NST Law has offices in Memphis, Jackson, and Knoxville and handles trucking accident cases throughout Tennessee.  To speak to a Tennessee Tractor Trailer Truck Accident Attorney, call the attorneys at Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz today at (901) 683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004.

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Victim of Trucking Accident Receives $13 Million in Jury Awards

Monday, April 4th, 2011

According to the Florida Times-Union, a Florida jury recently awarded a woman 13 million dollars ($13,000,000.00) as a result of injuries suffered in a 2005 car accident with a logging truck.  On a 2005 morning just before dawn, the logging truck driver had just made a U-turn on a Florida highway when the victim’s car crashed into the broad side of the truck and was crushed underneath the logs.  The victim, a passenger in the car, ended up in a coma for over a month and is still recovering from the crash.  She suffered short-term memory loss and requires 24-hour supervision.  The jury determined the truck driver and owner were negligent because the truck was dimly lit at the time of the accident.  The damages are to cover the victim’s medical expenses and pain and suffering.

If you or a loved one has been in a car accident with a truck in Tennessee, call and speak with an experienced Tennessee trucking accident attorney at Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz at (901) 683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004.  Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz, also known as NST Law, has represented victims of Tennessee trucking accidents for over twenty years and has experience handling cases with severe injuries, such as memory loss, brain damage, and spinal cord damage.

It is important for your NST lawyer to begin investigating the accident as soon as possible.  Your NST lawyer may consult with a forensic expert to recreate the scene of the accident to prove the truck driver’s negligence.  If the investigation is not conducted in a timely fashion, key evidence can be lost on Tennessee highways such as Interstate 40, Interstate 240, Interstate 55, and Interstate 24.  In addition, NST lawyers are familiar with federal and Tennessee trucking regulations.  These laws are often complex, requiring truck drivers to comply with many safety regulations.  For example, truck drivers can only drive for a certain number of hours each day.  Your NST lawyer may consult with trucking experts to determine if the truck driver violated any of these laws at the time of the accident.  Since trucking accidents can cause severe and permanent injuries, NST lawyers fight for clients to recover maximum damages for medical bills, pain and suffering, permanent disability, and lost wages.  In the past, NST lawyers have retained economic experts to document medical expenses and medical experts to create day in the life videos and life care plans.

Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz is a large plaintiff’s law firm that pursues maximum compensation for victims of trucking accidents in Memphis, Jackson, Knoxville, and surrounding counties in Tennessee.  Call NST today at (901) 683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004 for a free consultation on your trucking accident injuries.

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Tennessee Bicyclist Hit By Dump Truck Sues Driver and Truck Owner

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

According to the Tennessean, a bicyclist recently hit by a dump truck is suing the driver of the truck and the construction company that owns the truck.  On February 19, 2011, the victim was riding his bike on Highway 96 near Nashville when the dump truck veered onto the shoulder of the road and struck him.  Nearby motorists revived the victim, who initially was not breathing and did not have a pulse.  The victim underwent emergency surgery to repair spinal fractures and a broken pelvis and to stop internal bleeding.  Although the victim was not paralyzed, he faces a long recovery process.  The lawsuit alleges the truck driver negligently and recklessly hit the victim with his dump truck.

If you have been hit by a truck in Tennessee, call the Tennessee truck accident lawyers at Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz at (901) 683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004.  Trucking accident victims need lawyers with experience and success handling these types of cases.  Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz, also known as NST Law, is the largest plaintiff’s law firm in Tennessee dedicated to helping clients who have been injured in Tennessee trucking accidents.  Oftentimes injuries sustained in trucking accidents are serious and traumatic, especially if a truck directly strikes a person.  The bicyclist here could have been paralyzed or even suffered brain trauma, head injury, or tissue damage.

At NST, we use our knowledge of Tennessee laws and courtroom trends and techniques to prove another’s driver’s negligence and help clients recover maximum compensation for their truck accident injuries.  NST lawyers also help clients obtain maximum compensation by retaining various experts.  Economic experts can document current and future medical expenses.  Forensic experts can reconstruct the scene of an accident and investigators can recover evidence from the scene of an accident to ensure no evidence is lost.  NST lawyers utilize these experts to help clients recover damages for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and permanent disability.

Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz has pursued damages for victims of trucking accidents and the negligence of others in Memphis, Jackson, Knoxville, and surrounding counties in Tennessee for over twenty years.  With 28 lawyers and a support staff of over 100, Team NST has the necessary resources and experience to handle your Tennessee truck accident case.

Call Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz at (901) 683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004 for a free consultation on your truck accident injuries today.

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