Large trucks, trailers and buses to move goods around our country. Huge vehicles deserve respect on the road, require substantial operator training, extreme caution and common sense. Serious collisions still occur. This is when talking with Franklin Commercial Vehicle Accident Lawyer George Angelopoulos becomes most important.
You shouldn’t need to wonder whether the insurance company is treating you fair. George will hold the at fault party accountable and obtain the medical care needed to recover from injuries.
Tennessee has a short one year statute of limitations. A free review of your case can start today. Call 615-422-7171 or request a free commercial vehicle accident case review to allow George to provide immediate legal direction on your Tennessee personal injury case.
Commercial vehicle wrecks exert a great force on people and vehicles involved in a crash. If you or a loved one were involved in a large truck or commercial vehicle accident filing a lawsuit may be required. Likely the wreck was caused by driver negligence. This is the most common civil action. Many times the trucking company, not just the driver, may be at fault too.
Once a commercial vehicle is involved in an accident the insurance company will start looking to minimize their expense. A common mistake is not to acknowledge this and play into the adjuster’s game.
What are Commercial Vehicles?
Most people think of semi-trucks or big rigs, but there are many types of commercial vehicles on the roads. Some commercial vehicles are owned or operated by a larger company and some are independent contractors. Every case is different and the types of Commercial Vehicles below all can be responsible for damages caused when their drivers fail to obey the rules of the road.
- Delivery Vans
- UPS & FedEx
- Company Owned Vehicles
- Recycling Trucks
- Heavy Equipment
- Construction Vehicles
- U Hauls
- Moving Trucks
- Garbage Trucks
- Taxi Cabs
- Tour Buses
- School Buses
- Fire Trucks
- Ambulances
- Public Transportation
- Fleet Cars
What to Do After a Commercial Vehicle Accident
After a commercial vehicle accident, seek a medical evaluation ASAP. Next contact George who can be retained on the call and begin gathering evidence. This is critical because evidence can be lost, misplaced or purposely destroyed by the trucking companies. Evidence is necessary to prove your claim. We never charge a fee unless we obtain money for our clients.
Leading Causes of Commercial Vehicle Accidents
- Vehicle Maintenance. Commercial vehicles are designed to be driven alot. Often over a thousand miles per week. When the vehicles are not properly maintained they may become dangerous quickly. Worn out brake pads or bald tires must be dealt with on all vehicles. When commercial carries fail to safely maintain their vehicles the results can be tragic.
- Driver Error. Even with the large size and potential impact of commercial vehicle accidents not all drivers are cautious all the time. Driving drowsy to reach mileage goals or set operating their truck while distracted or under the influence are common factors.
- Improperly Loaded or Excessive Cargo – Loading commercial vehicles must be done carefully. Federal regulation and local law control weight, contents and best practices. Overloading may cause the vehicle’s safety systems to be ineffective for the commercial vehicle leading to a wreck. Improperly loaded cargo may spill on the road causing accidents too.
All commercial vehicle accident injury victims should seek an experienced personal injury attorney to fight for their rights. Call 615-422-7171 or request a free commercial vehicle accident case review and we can get started today.