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At NST Law, we are dedicated to helping injured individuals and their families get the justice and compensation they deserve.
Mr. Trotz has handled personal injury cases involving car accidents, trucking accidents, slip and fall, premises liability, and negligent security. Each and every day, Mr. Trotz represents those who have been injured through no fault of their own, and many of his clients have sustained traumatic, catastrophic and life-altering injuries.
Have you recently been injured in a collision with a large truck in Memphis, Tennessee? You may have the right to recover compensation for your medical treatment, lost income and suffering. The experienced Memphis truck accident attorneys at NST Law will fight to maximize your financial recovery.
Since 1990, we’ve been advocating on behalf of truck accident victims and grieving families in Memphis and across the South. Our attorneys are nationally recognized for their commitment to our clients and ability to achieve top results in truck accident cases. We have won more than $2 billion in settlements and verdicts for our clients.
Put yourself in the best position to win your truck accident case. Benefit from 30+ years of experience and a team that’s not afraid to take on powerful trucking companies and insurance adjusters to get the results you deserve. Your first consultation is free, so don’t hesitate to reach out to our Memphis personal injury attorneys to schedule yours today.
Large commercial trucks can be over 50 feet long and weigh up to 80,000 pounds. They’re difficult to navigate and don’t stop on a dime. Any mistake can cause a devastating accident, and the occupants of smaller vehicles usually suffer the consequences.
Often, negligent truck drivers and trucking companies are responsible for causing these accidents. As a victim, you may have the right to hold them accountable and recover compensation. However, getting money in your hands is easier said than done. You’ll face resistance every step of the way.
That’s where our truck accident law firm in Memphis can help.
At NST Law, we have a reputation for being fierce, unrelenting advocates for our clients. We don’t stop until the people we represent are heard and compensated for their losses.
When you choose to trust us with your truck accident case, we will:
Our truck accident attorneys in Memphis will be there to offer guidance and support throughout the process. We’ll help you make difficult decisions and work toward securing the best possible outcome for your case. We have two Memphis locations to serve you, one conveniently located off of Poplar Avenue and one in Whitehaven.
Our commitment to our clients shows in the compassionate care and personalized service we offer to each one. We will even come to you if you cannot come to us. Our successful results for our deserving clients are the direct outcome of the work ethic we apply to every case:
A car accident involving a truck can leave victims struggling physically, emotionally and financially. Fortunately, Tennessee law provides victims with the right to seek damages to compensate for these (and other) consequences.
Two types of damages can typically be awarded: compensatory and punitive.
Compensatory damages fall into one of two categories, economic and non-economic. Economic damages offset the financial and monetary losses associated with a truck accident, while non-economic damages make up for the pain and suffering and life changes that typically accompany an accident of this magnitude.
Examples include:
Punitive damages are awarded for the sole purpose of punishing a defendant for conduct that is particularly reprehensible. To be applicable, there must be clear and convincing evidence the defendant acted maliciously, intentionally, fraudulently or recklessly. For example, punitive damages can be pursued in a truck accident caused by a drunk driver.
Our Memphis truck accident attorneys will enlist the help of qualified and respected experts as we build your case. They can provide critical insight into the more complicated or technical aspects of your case, which can allow us to fully understand the scope and impact of your injuries.
Investing this time and leveraging these resources will help us enter negotiations or trial prepared to secure a full and favorable settlement on your behalf.
Tennessee is a modified comparative fault state, which means that you can receive compensation for your injuries as long as your share of the fault is less than 50 percent. However, your compensation will be adjusted in proportion to your share of the fault.
Yes. You’ll typically have just one year to file a personal injury lawsuit after a truck accident in Tennessee.
There may be a limited number of exceptions to this rule. However, once the Tennessee statute of limitations that applies to your case expires, so does your right to file a claim and recover compensation.
According to the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, there were 12,221 truck accidents reported across the state in 2020. At least 2,390 truck accidents occurred in Shelby County in 2021 alone, and 2,313 of these occurred in urban areas.
That’s one truck accident in Tennessee every 43 minutes. At least six of the truck accidents reported in 2020 were fatal.
A staggering one-third of all of the Volunteer State’s truck accidents happened on an interstate, such as I-40 and I-240, which run right through the heart of Memphis.
Truck accidents in Memphis are almost entirely avoidable. They shouldn’t happen.
Why?
Truck drivers must have a commercial driver’s license — and necessary endorsements — to drive a rig. Trucking companies have a responsibility to screen, hire and train qualified drivers. The trucking industry is heavily regulated by Tennessee state law and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Plus, everyone on the road has an obligation to exercise reasonable care.
When a truck accident does occur, it’s usually the result of human error or negligence. Common causes of tractor-trailer and big-rig accidents include:
Other factors, including rain and bad weather conditions, defective trucks and equipment, and truck driver inexperience, can also contribute to collisions involving semis and large commercial trucks.
The majority of trucking accidents occur at intersections, municipal roads, and interstates.
A safety analytics company has rated two Memphis intersections among the five most dangerous areas in the United States for commercial drivers using cell phones:
Overall, the company rated the Memphis area as the eighth-worst in the nation for drivers using handheld cell phones.
Other dangerous intersections include the following:
Additionally, drivers in Memphis should exercise additional caution anytime they are using the I-40/I-240 loop, Union Avenue, Poplar Avenue, East Parkway, and South Parkway.
Shelby County drivers experienced 1,466 accidents because of cell phone use in 2020. Tennessee law prohibits drivers from holding cell phones, texting, reading text messages or recording videos while driving. Talking on cell phones is permitted via hands-free technology only.
Commercial truck drivers are also subject to federal law prohibiting handheld cell phone use by commercial vehicle drivers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) passed this law in response to studies that showed cell phone use by commercial drivers created a six-fold increase in accident and near-accident risk.
Most truck accident cases in Tennessee occur due to negligence.
In the simplest terms, this means that someone owed you a duty of care, breached it and caused you to get hurt and suffer damages.
Under Tennessee state law, anyone who contributes to a truck accident — directly or indirectly — can be liable for resulting harm.
This might include:
All interstate commercial truck drivers are required to follow detailed FMCSA regulations. These regulations include rules related to logbooks of hours driven, hours of service and rest breaks, maintenance and loading a truck, among other matters.
In some states, if a driver breaks a rule designed to protect public safety, the violation itself gives rise to a rebuttable presumption of negligence without needing to prove the duty and breach of duty elements of the claim.
A trucking company may be held vicariously liable if an employee driver injures others in the course and scope of employment. This means that the trucking company is indirectly responsible and may be required to pay damages if the driver is found negligent. A trucking company may also be directly liable if its own negligence was the cause of an accident.
For example, trucking companies are required to determine that the drivers they put on the road to operate a big rig are competent to drive these vehicles in all sorts of situations. They must conduct background checks and ensure that drivers are appropriately trained. If a driver has a DUI in their background or multiple accidents, these should be red flags to the trucking company. A trucking company that ignores red flags or encourages drivers to violate hours of service or other FMCSA regulations may be held liable for negligent hiring, training or supervision.
Truck accidents may also be a result of equipment malfunctions or defective vehicles. In some cases, it may be appropriate to sue a parts manufacturer, vehicle manufacturer or another company responsible for designing or selling a defective component.
Some truck accidents occur when cargo is improperly loaded or secured. Our firm can retain accident reconstruction experts to evaluate whether a truck’s brakes failed or the weight was unevenly distributed, thereby causing the accident. In these situations, the party responsible for loading the vehicle may share liability.
It’s not just truck drivers who cause trucking accidents. Sometimes other motorists on the road, including drivers of passenger vehicles and motorcyclists, can be negligent and contribute to a wreck. In some situations, bicyclists or pedestrians may be liable for contributing to a large truck crash, too.
Government agencies are typically immune from liability in civil personal injury cases. However, if there’s evidence that an agency or worker was negligent and contributed to a truck accident, they may be held financially accountable. Government liability may extend to situations involving defective road design or inadequate road maintenance.
The attorneys at NST Law will carefully assess the circumstances of your truck accident case and aggressively pursue damages from anyone who shares fault for your injuries.
In the tragic event that a beloved family member passes away in a car accident, the immediate family is entitled to file a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death action can be filed by the personal representative (usually the executor of the estate), the surviving spouse, or if there is no surviving spouse, by the children or next of kin.
Families are entitled to claim the same economic, non-economic and punitive damages that would have been available to the deceased had death not ensued, plus the following:
Wrongful death damages are subject to the same limits as personal injury damages.
Whether you’re involved in a truck rollover, jackknife accident, wide-turn accident, or another type of collision involving a large commercial vehicle, the consequences can be catastrophic. NST Law will be there to help you pick up the pieces and seek compensation for all of your resulting injuries and trauma.
Contact us for assistance if you’ve suffered:
Be sure to seek medical treatment as soon as you can after your large truck crash. This will help to keep you safe and limit the risk of complications. It will also support a future legal claim for damages. The visit and accompanying medical records will help to establish a causal link between the crash and your injuries, which you’ll need to build a successful negligence case.
Not all Memphis personal injury attorneys are familiar with the regulations governing the trucking industry and the process of gathering evidence in these complex cases. It is important to secure legal representation from attorneys who have experience in this area of the law.
If you have been struck by a careless commercial driver, the Memphis truck accident attorneys at NST Law can evaluate your case and devise a strategy to pursue damages to which you are legally entitled.
We are dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation to injury victims in every neighborhood of the city. Between our two office locations, we are able to provide services in East Memphis, Lenox, Central Gardens, Downtown, New Pathways, Binghampton, Hayden Place, Frayser, Berclair, Germantown, Parkway Village, Oakville, Nonconnah, and South Memphis.
Call the champs today at 800-529-4004 or complete our online form to set up a free consultation with an attorney. With all of our resources and experience at your disposal, NST Law is the way to go.
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