Truck Accidents

Knoxville, Tennessee, Truck Wreck Attorneys

It is not surprising that truck wrecks cause serious injuries. In a crash between a semi truck and a car, the car always loses. The sheer size and weight of a tractor trailer, which can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, makes these rigs difficult to stop, difficult to maneuver and slow to respond to obstacles and dangers in the roadway.

Truck accidents are complex. Contact a Knoxville, Tennessee, attorney who knows how to build a strong case for compensation after a crash. Call Goldberg & Dohan at (865) 246-2000 for a free initial consultation.

Semi truck wrecks are often challenging. Trucking companies and their insurance companies make it difficult to determine the facts of a crash. Obtaining compensation for injuries after a semi accident requires determination and knowledge.

How a knowledgeable lawyer can help after a semi truck wreck

At Goldberg & Dohan, we have the experience, knowledge and resources needed to develop a strong case for compensation for victims' medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering. Some of the steps we take include:

• Reviewing the driver's log or logs
• Evaluating the readings on the black box or GPS device
• Determining whether any Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations were violated
• Engaging an accident reconstruction specialist
• Developing an aerial map of the scene
• Interviewing witnesses
• Investigating the operator's driving record
• Determining weather and road conditions
• Evaluating the trucking company's hiring practices
• Determining whether the truck was loaded properly
• Analyzing the design of the road

Causes and consequences of a trucking crash

Common causes of semi truck wrecks include driving too fast for conditions, driver fatigue, tire blowouts, debris on the road and shifting loads. Many semi wrecks in the Knoxville region take place on Interstate 40 or Interstate 75. They result in brain injury, spinal cord injury, burns from chemicals in tanker trucks and death.

If you have been injured or a loved one killed in a semi truck wreck, contact a lawyer at Goldberg & Dohan to learn about filing a claim for compensation.