According to TheTelegraph.com, two people suffered injuries in a chain-reaction car crash in Illinois on July 12, 2011.  The accident occurred in a highway construction zone around 7:30 p.m.  A semi-truck driver, looking in his rear-view mirror, did not notice traffic was slowing down.  When the trucker applied the brakes, it was too late. The truck rear-ended a van, which crashed into a Saturn, which crashed into a Dodge.  The driver of the van had to be extricated from the car and is currently in serious condition at a local hospital.  The driver of the Saturn suffered minor injuries.  A passenger in the Saturn was taken to a local hospital and remains in critical condition.  The driver of the Dodge suffered minor injuries.  The truck driver received a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

If you have been injured in a trucking accident on Interstate 240, Interstate 40, Interstate 55, or anywhere in Memphis, call the Tennessee trucking accident attorneys at Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz (“NST Law”) at 901-683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004. When a tractor-trailer crashes into another truck or vehicle, the impact can be crushing. The collision can produce devastating results, including spinal cord damage and brain trauma. Hospital bills can accrue, and the income of a seriously injured victim can quickly disappear. If you have been injured by a negligent truck driver in Memphis, you may have a legal cause of action and could be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and permanent disability. Call the Tennessee trucking accident attorneys at NST Law to learn how an experienced trucking accident lawyer can help you recover maximum damages for your injuries.

NST Law, with over twenty years experience handling trucking accident 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 Tennessee Department of Transportation 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 or 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 victim. NST lawyers can also consult with vocational economists to forecast the victim’s lost wages. In addition, NST lawyers know how to aggressively fight for clients to recover damages for the emotional pain and suffering they experience after being involved in a severe trucking accident.

For a free initial consultation on your trucking accident case, call the Shelby County trucking accident attorneys at Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz at 901-683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004 today.  NST Law is the largest plaintiff’s personal injury law firm in Tennessee, with offices in Memphis, Jackson, and Knoxville. Our experienced personal injury attorneys can answer your questions and address any concerns you may have.  Let Team NST help develop a plan that leads to you recovering every dollar you are legally entitled to in your case.