What are the challenges of litigating a truck accident case?

Truck accident cases become significantly harder once a lawsuit is filed. Litigation introduces formal discovery and sustained resistance from trucking companies and their insurers, all of which make these cases more demanding than most injury claims. For people dealing with serious injuries, understanding why truck accident litigation is challenging helps explain the timeline and why […]

How do truck accident claims differ from car accident claims?

If you’ve been injured in a collision with a large commercial truck, your claim will likely be far more complex than the average car accident case. Truck accident claims differ because they involve more severe injuries and far stricter federal regulations. Speaking with a Murfreesboro truck accident lawyer at Weir & Kestner Injury Lawyers can […]

Why shouldn’t I just accept the trucking company’s insurance settlement?

The aftermath can be overwhelming when you’re involved in a truck accident. You might be tempted to accept a trucking company insurance settlement quickly, especially if you face immediate financial pressures from medical bills and lost wages. However, there are several compelling reasons to think twice before accepting an offer from the trucking company’s insurance […]

Tennessee Supreme Court Rules in Multi-Truck Accident Case

Tennessee Supreme Court Rules in Multi-Truck Accident Case The Tennessee Supreme Court recently looked at a case involving a multi-truck wreck and a high jury verdict ($3,705,000). The case can be found here.  What Happened During and After the Truck Wreck In 2009, three tractor-trailers were involved in an interstate accident. The Plaintiff, who was driving a tractor-trailer, was […]

With All Of The Tractor Trailers On Tennessee’s Roads, How Safe Are We From A Truck Accident?

With All Of The Tractor Trailers On Tennessee’s Roads, How Safe Are We From A Truck Accident? https://youtu.be/8A7YuUV68vs A few weeks ago, I was in a  mediation in downtown Nashville. The office I was in had a view of the Interstates that surround Nashville.  At one point, what looked like a mile long caravan of tractor-trailers was […]

Work With an Experienced Attorney After You’ve Been Injured in a Truck Accident in Tennessee

Work With an Experienced Attorney After You’ve Been Injured in a Truck Accident in Tennessee https://youtu.be/JzPQXEwFRZo If you’ve been involved in an accident with a commercial truck, chances are you may have serious injuries. Proving fault is crucial if accident victims are going to receive the compensation they deserve for their injuries, wage loss, and […]

Don’t make these common but costly mistakes in your truck accident lawsuit

When a truck crash happens, the results can be devastating. Large commercial vehicles like 18-wheelers and tractor-trailers cause some of the most severe injuries on Tennessee roads. But what happens next matters just as much as what happened during the crash. When you work with a Smyrna, TN truck accident lawyer, you can focus on […]

Murfreesboro Included in “Top 20 Most Dangerous Cities to Drive in”

Murfreesboro Included in “Top 20 Most Dangerous Cities to Drive in” https://youtu.be/Vz7R-T7UuiY Did you know that Murfreesboro has recently been named on the top 20 list for most dangerous cities to drive through in the entire United States? This is an alarming claim for those of us who live in Rutherford County and spend most […]

The Top 10 Causes of Trucking Accidents in Nashville

The Top 10 Causes of Trucking Accidents in Nashville Because we are at the crossroads of several of America’s busiest highways, it should come as little surprise that Nashville sees a sizeable number of commercial truck accidents each year. Data shows that the number of trucking fatalities has been on the rise in recent years, including here in Nashville—and […]

3 Steps to Take After a UPS Delivery Truck Accident

3 Steps to Take After a UPS Delivery Truck Accident Weight of UPS Trucks Make Accidents More Dangerous UPS Trucks Weigh Tons. UPS trucks operate all across the country delivering products.  UPS is a massive corporation.  So, when a consumer hits the “buy” button on their mobile device there is a good chance that UPS will […]