Nashville Truck Accident Lawyer

Semis, tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, and other large commercial vehicles are common to see on I-24, I-64, I-40, and along the many other busy roadways in Nashville, TN. As you drive alongside these large trucks, your own vehicle's size likely pales in comparison. Due to the size difference, anyone who collides with a commercial truck may be left with serious injuries.

If you or someone you love has been involved in a big truck wreck, a Nashville truck accident lawyer at Hughes & Coleman can help you get the justice and financial compensation you deserve. We firmly believe that negligent truck drivers and trucking companies should be held liable for their actions. Our Nashville personal injury lawyers have the experience, skills, and resources necessary to handle complex truck accident cases, and we have the results to prove it.

If you've been injured in a truck wreck, call us today for a free consultation. Our team is available 24/7.

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Immediate things you should do after a big truck wreck include:

• Dial 911 and wait for law enforcement to arrive.
• Document the scene of the accident by taking photos or video.
• Gather witness statements if possible.
• Exchange information with the truck driver, and also note the company name of the vehicle.
• Get a Nashville police report so that the crash is officially documented.
• Inform your insurance, but do not admit fault. Stick to the facts.
• Contact an experienced Nashville truck accident attorney. Personal injury lawyers can help ensure that you recover the compensation you deserve. The sooner you hire an accident lawyer, the sooner they can begin to secure evidence and work on your behalf to resolve your claim.

Truck accident cases are complex, so it is important to have a skilled team of truck accident attorneys on your side. Although some personal injury lawyers may claim to be experienced when it comes to car accidents, remember, a trucking accident lawyer will have a particular set of skills that are necessary to ensure your outcome is successful. The trucking accident attorneys at Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers have the outcomes to prove our experience, and are here to work for you.

Injuries from a truck wreck can take weeks, months, or even years to recover from. Our truck accident attorneys handle the legal process of your case so you can focus all of your efforts on healing, and our team of medical treatment coordinators can help to ensure you get the care you need. When you hire Hughes & Coleman, our experienced legal team:

• Takes over communications with your insurance company and the other driver's insurance company so that you can focus on your health following the car accident.
• Coordinates with the billing departments of the providers to reduce unnecessary phone calls or harassment.
• Works with the available insurance coverage and helps you recover compensation for your lost wages.
• Reviews your insurance information, insurance claim, and any initial settlement offers to ensure you get every dollar you deserve.
• Seeks compensation for your medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
• Guides you through the process, is there for you, and makes sure that the legal process works in your favor.

• Medical costs and rehabilitation costs
• Pain and suffering
• Lost wages and lost income (present and future)
• Property damage
• Mental and emotional suffering that can include feelings of anxiety, depression, fear, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
• Wrongful death

Over the course of over three decades in Nashville helping truck accident victims, our personal injury lawyers have seen and handled many types of truck accidents. While some Nashville truck accidents are more common than others, our team is equipped to handle any case involving a commercial truck or semi.

Some of the most common causes of injuries include:

Truck accidents frequently result in serious injury or death. Victims may need physical therapy and other long-term medical treatment. Wrongful death lawsuits are common with commercial trucks, and victims that manage to survive are often faced with severe, life-threatening injuries such as:

Truck accidents leave victims traumatized not only physically but emotionally as well. After the accident, victims may be struggling to heal physically, cope with mental anguish, and manage mounting medical bills. This can prove to be overwhelming for any one person to handle on his or her own.

That's what we are here for – to take some of this huge burden off your shoulders. Contact the personal injury lawyers at Hughes & Coleman today to see how we can help.

A Nashville truck accident can be caused by many factors, including driver negligence, negligence of the trucking company, equipment failure, and poor driving conditions. Our personal injury lawyers have seen it all. No matter the cause, if you've been injured in a wreck, our truck accident attorneys can help.

Commercial vehicles are both difficult and expensive to maintain. Unfortunately, many times trucking companies or independent truck owners cut corners that can cause the vehicles to not operate in a safe way, and these are often in violation of state and federal safety regulations. If a truck accident occurs because of improper or lack of regular maintenance, our injury attorneys can help bring these issues to light through investigation.

Trucking companies could have the evidence you need to prove that they were at fault in the wreck. Unfortunately, because they hold this evidence, there is a chance that they could also destroy it if you're not properly represented by a lawyer who knows the tactics these companies use to avoid taking responsibility for their negligence.

• Under the law, trucking companies are prohibited from destroying truck driver log books, trip receipts and other records for six months.
• Other records, like the truck driver personnel records and truck maintenance records, must be maintained for much longer.

Although trucking companies are bound by these regulations by law, you need personal injury lawyers for truck accident cases that can ensure that the law is followed, and to help you avoid other tactics these companies use to cover themselves, such as delaying settlement negotiations beyond the six months so that they legally can dispose of evidence that they otherwise would have had to retain, such as:

• Digital and manual driving logs that record how long truck drivers have been driving and if they adhered to laws and regulations
• Call logs that include the driver and dispatch
• Vehicle maintenance records
• Inspection records of the tractor and semi-trailer
• Load inspection records
• The truck's electronic control module (ECM/“black box”)
• Downloading the truck's telematics system
• The truck driver's cell phone
• The company's driver history
• And many other critical pieces of evidence used in tractor-trailer crash cases

If you've been injured in a truck accident, you need a Nashville truck accident lawyer in your corner who knows the law and is familiar with dealing with trucking companies and the insurance companies that represent them. Our results speak for themselves. Let us work for you to help you through this difficult time.

$12,000,000 Verdict

Our lawyers in Nashville obtained a $12 million verdict from a 2017 collision that resulted in the amputation of a man's legs. Our client was traveling from Memphis to Nashville on Christmas day when he was struck by a negligent and distracted driver in a commercial truck. The insurance company denied responsibility and initially offered $50,000 to settle, but the Hughes & Coleman team fought for more and were ultimately rewarded by a Nashville Circuit Court jury which ruled in our client's favor.

$1,000,000 Settlement

Our personal injury lawyers obtained a $1,000,000 settlement for a family who was in a serious truck accident. Our client was delivering food to a family member when her vehicle was struck by a semi-tractor trailer that failed to yield to a traffic signal. She suffered serious injuries requiring medical and cosmetic surgery. Along with the driver, we represented her daughter-in-law and three minor grandchildren.