Chattanooga Truck Driving Accident Attorney

In the United States, instances of truck driving accidents are on the rise. Each year, more and more people are injured during truck accidents, and thousands are killed. 

It is reported that 98% of all victims of truck driving accidents are operators of motor vehicles. If you think about it, this statistic makes sense as smaller motor vehicles cannot withstand the weight and impact of large trucks. The average truck weighs tons, and monstrous trucks, like 18 wheelers, can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. When these massive trucks are involved in collisions with smaller and lighter motor vehicles, the motor vehicle drivers and passengers do not stand much of a chance and will be lucky to survive the accident. 

Truck Driver & Trucking Company Negligence

Approximately 500,000 truck accidents occur every year in the U.S. Due to this high number and the fact that trucking accidents lead to countless fatalities, states like Tennessee have adopted stricter trucking laws in an attempt to reduce the number of truck accidents. These laws govern loading requirements for trucking companies, truck maintenance, legal truck weights and the hours that truck drivers are allowed to be on the road without a break. Still, trucking companies continue to lobby for weaker truck safety laws and regulations so that they can make a profit by overstocking trucks, making truck operators drive longer hours and skip regular truck maintenance and tune ups. When trucking companies think only of themselves, or when truck drivers engage in reckless driving behaviors, it is the operators and passengers of other motor vehicles that will be injured or, in some tragic cases killed.

Chattanooga Truck Accident Lawyer

If you have been involved in a truck driver accident, you should review your rights with a qualified truck accident lawyer who is familiar with personal injury law and the trucking laws in your state. By working with a knowledgeable truck accident attorney, you will be allowed to participate in your case, regain control and know that your rights and best interests are in the capable hands of a skilled legal professional.

Contact Our Tennessee Truck Accident Law Office

If you or someone you love has been harmed during a truck accident, contact experienced Chattanooga truck accident lawyer, Alexander W. Gothard!