Victims of commercial truck accidents often deal with much more complex legal claims for their injuries. Some common reasons truck accidents differ from car accidents include the following: 

Driver Responsibility & Federal Regulations

There are many laws and regulations that govern the trucking industry which affect how truck accidents are investigated and how liability is determined. Because of this reason, trucking companies often have a team of lawyers putting forth vigorous defenses for claims made against them to minimize the amount of compensation they pay to a truck accident victim.  

It is vital for anyone who is involved or injured in a truck accident to be represented by a skilled personal injury attorney. At Mayfield Law Firm, P.A., we are committed to making clients a top priority.

Financial Liability 

In a truck driver accident, there are often many possible defendants and complex issues surrounding liability. Common defendants can include any of the following: 

• truck driver
• trucking company
• truck manufacturer 
• local governments responsible for roadways
• retailer of the truck 
• loading facility
• repair facility or mechanic 

Injury Severity 

Truck accidents injuries are usually catastrophic and cause severe injuries that change a person’s life forever. Typically, injuries from a truck accident in Tennessee require extensive treatment and have permanent repercussions.

Most Common Injuries Of Truck Accidents In Tennessee

Truck driving accidents often result in extensive medical treatment Some of the most common injuries are as follows: 

• Death
• Brain trauma
• Skin bruises and burns 
• Brain trauma
• Injuries to the back, neck and spinal cord
• Lacerations and permanent scarring 
• Paralysis