Franklin Truck Accident Lawyers
Franklin Truck Accident Lawyer
As one of the first major stops on Interstate 65 from Nashville to Birmingham, the city of Franklin sees plenty of commercial truck traffic every day. However, the more trucks that are on the road, the greater the risk of a truck driver’s reckless or careless actions while driving. These actions can lead to accidents that change the lives of everyone involved.
After a collision caused by the negligence of a long-haul trucker or the company they work for, having a skilled attorney on your side can be vital to effectively demanding compensation for your injuries. Fortunately, help is available from The Law Firm for Truck Safety, with an office in Franklin that only handles truck accident claims. A Franklin truck accident lawyer will treat you as a human being instead of a case number and fight fiercely for your best interests.
Types of Truck Accidents We Handle
Our firm has successfully represented clients injured in all types of commercial truck accidents, including:
- Dump truck collisions
- 18-wheeler and semi-truck wrecks
- Box truck crashes
- Tanker truck accidents involving hazardous materialsAny item or agent (biological, chemical, physical) that has the potential to cause harm to humans, animals, or the environment, either by itself or through interaction with other factors. Can be referred to as HAZMAT.
- Flatbed truck incidents
- Garbage and recycling truck collisions
- Concrete mixer truck crashes
- Delivery vehicle accidents, including Amazon, UPS, and FedEx trucks
- Logging truck accidents
- Tow truck collisions
Each of these vehicles presents unique risks, and we understand the nuances of investigating and litigating cases of each type. Whether your accident involved a municipal vehicle or a cross-country freight hauler, our Franklin attorneys have the knowledge to represent you.
What DamagesIn a civil lawsuit, money designed to compensate an injured person. This includes economic damages (measurable financial loss like medical expenses) and non-economic damages (categories like pain and suffering or loss of love.) Are Recoverable Through a Truck Crash Claim?
Civil compensation can address objective financial losses stemming from a truck wreck, such as medical bills, car repairs not covered by insurance, and loss of income and long-term earning potential due to time missed from work. However, our firm recognizes that truck crash cases involve more than just financial considerations. Many clients tell us they want to hold negligent parties accountable and seek justice for what happened to them and their families. We work diligently to pursue accountability through the legal system, which some clients find meaningful in their healing process.
We take a holistic approach to seeking restitution after a truck wreck. Our goal is to help you recover from your injuries in a sustainable manner. Beyond ensuring you receive compensation for physical pain, emotional anguish, and other non-economic forms of harm, our Franklin, Tennessee truck crash attorneys can also help you get answers to your questions about what happened, why it happened, and how to prevent it from happening again.
Avoiding Legal and Procedural Roadblocks
Our truck accident attorneys understand Tennessee's complex legal landscape and work to navigate the rules and restrictions that can impact your case. We help you build and formally file your claim within the one-year filing deadline set by Tennessee Code § 28-3-104. It is important to note that Tennessee has one of the shortest statute of limitationsThe time limit within which a lawsuit must be filed. for civil lawsuits of any state in the country.
Our Franklin attorneys can provide guidance about the caps placed by Tenn Code § 29-39-102 on compensation for specific types of losses, as well as how these caps may change if you have suffered a catastrophic injurySevere injuries that result in long-term, if not permanent, disability or disfigurement. versus lost a loved one. Additionally, our lawyers work to address accusations of comparative fault that may be raised against you by opposing parties in your truck accident case.
Contact a Franklin Truck Accident Attorney for Help
In seconds, a truck crash can shatter your life forever, but you don't have to face this battle alone. Our firm's legal team includes attorneys who hold commercial driver's licenses and more NBTA board-certified truck accident specialists than any other firm in the country. Needless to say, we understand trucks inside and out. We know how to investigate these complex crashes, identify every liable partyA participant in a lawsuit. In a civil lawsuit, the party who sues is the plaintiff and the party being sued is the defendant., and help you get the compensation you deserve.
Call our Tennessee team today to learn how we can help you after your Franklin truck accident.
