Articles Posted in Truck Accidents

A new report examining driver risk across the United States provides some troubling insight into the safety challenges facing motorists and commercial drivers. SambaSafety’s 2026 Driver Risk Report analyzes millions of motor-vehicle records, telematics events, regulatory records, and insurance claims to identify trends in driver behavior and roadway risk. For people involved in a serious…

One of the most important concepts taught to every commercial truck driver is space management. Commercial motor vehicles are larger, heavier, and require significantly more distance to stop than passenger vehicles. As a result, maintaining adequate space around the truck is essential to preventing serious crashes. The Tennessee Commercial Driver License Manual emphasizes that safe…

Few situations on the highway are more dangerous than encountering a stopped tractor-trailer in a travel lane. Whether the truck is disabled because of a mechanical failure, involved in a previous crash, or stopped for another reason, federal safety regulations impose specific duties on commercial drivers designed to protect the motoring public. Unfortunately, those duties…

Commercial truck drivers play a critical role in keeping goods moving across the country. However, the demands of the trucking industry can sometimes lead drivers and trucking companies to prioritize deadlines over safety. One of the most common causes of serious truck wrecks is a violation of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Hours…

Not all personal injury law firms are the same. If you have been seriously injured in a truck wreck, the attorney you choose can make a major difference in the outcome of your case. In Chattanooga and throughout Tennessee, many law firms advertise heavily, handle hundreds or even thousands of cases at a time, and…