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
Don’t Make These Common but Costly Mistakes in Your Truck Accident Lawsuit https://youtu.be/JzPQXEwFRZo If you are involved in a truck accident that is not your fault, you can still jeopardize the success of your case if you make mistakes. By being aware of these mistakes, you might be able to avoid them. Don’t Make These […]
I Just Had an Accident. What Do I Do Now?
I Just Had an Accident. What Do I Do Now? https://youtu.be/gW9TL1FkPEo At Weir & Kestner Injury Lawyers, we get asked “what should I do right after an accident?” all the time. First, and most important is to protect your health. If you need medical attention be sure to seek immediate medical care. Second, if you […]
Despite Covid-19 Shutdowns, Vehicle Accident Fatalities in Tennessee Have Increased in 2020
Despite Covid-19 Shutdowns, Vehicle Accident Fatalities in Tennessee Have Increased in 2020 https://youtu.be/gW9TL1FkPEo We all know 2020 has been a year that has defied expectations and explanation. Everyone has been impacted by COVID-19 in one way or another, including the interruption of the most basic aspects of life like school, grocery shopping, eating out, or […]
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 […]