Truck Accidents
R. Sadler Bailey Achieves $600,000 for Client Injured in a Tractor-Trailer Collision
When you have been in a serious commercial truck accident, you need an attorney who will fight aggressively and effectively on your behalf. Firm founder R. Sadler Bailey proves that once again, choosing the right attorney can mean the difference between a lifetime of suffering, and protecting your family and your future. The case involved…
Read MoreTragic Crash on I-40 Shows the Real Dangers of Truck Accidents
A woman was killed in a crash between her SUV and a tractor-trailer on Interstate 40 in Madison on Friday January 29. The police report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol said that a driver was traveling westbound in a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox when the vehicle crossed the grass median and struck a tractor-trailer in the…
Read MoreTechnology Solutions to Solve Drowsy Truck Drivers’ Trucking Accidents
Driver drowsiness and fatigue are responsible for as many as 7,500 fatal motor vehicle accidents each year in the United States, with 25 percent of those crashes involving fatalities, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Drowsy driving is not a problem that is particular to truck drivers, but it tends to…
Read MoreTop Causes of Tennessee Commercial Truck Accidents
Being involved in a Tennessee accident with a commercial truck can be one of the most frightening and damaging experiences a person will ever have. When a 3000-pound passenger vehicle is in a crash with a loaded 80,000-pound tractor-trailer, the smaller vehicle has no advantages. Such accidents frequently make the daily news headlines, and the…
Read MoreTruck Accidents Can Tear Lives Apart. We Are Here To Help.
While tractor trailers and other large cargo trucks are a necessity for many businesses, they can pose a potentially dangerous hazard for you as a driver. In fact, all it takes is one reckless mistake to turn your entire world, and your family’s world, upside down. Lost income, medical bills and, oftentimes, changes in quality…
Read MoreAsleep Behind the Wheel: Fatigue and Tennessee Truck Accidents
It has happened to almost all of us. A long road trip and pushing past our limits result in fatigue. And this fatigue causes accidents every day on U.S. roadways. A recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that sleepy drivers cause approximately 56,000 crashes each year. But when a commercial…
Read MoreTennessee Truck Accidents can Be Caused by Legal Medications
In 2007, prescription drug use topped the list of top 10 causes of commercial trucking accidents at 26%. And, over-the-counter drug use came in fourth at 18%. While these medications are perfectly legal, drivers need to be aware just how deadly they can be. The Memphis truck accident attorneys at Bailey & Greer are dedicated…
Read MoreHow to Avoid a Tragic Accident with a Tennessee Commercial Truck
If you drive on Tennessee highways, you know that sharing the road with other vehicles is the number one safety concern. When some of those vehicles are 80,000 pound semi trucks, safety takes on a whole new meaning. As Memphis truck accident attorneys, we see too many automobile vs. truck accidents that are caused by…
Read MoreFive Reasons for Tennessee Truck Accidents and How to Avoid Them
Being involved in an accident with a big rig semi can be one of the most devastating of all Tennessee road accidents. Of the 3,446 truck drivers who were involved in fatal crashes in 2010, about a third were cited by the police for “driver-related factors”. The rest of the big truck crashes had a…
Read MoreLarge Truck Crash Fatalities on the Rise: Protect Your Rights
Being involved in a crash involving a large truck can be devastating. In one brief moment everything changes. Dealing with the emotional and physical pain of a Tennessee trucking accident can take a serious toll on individuals and families. And too often these accidents could be avoided. While the overall rate of fatal accidents has…
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