Firefighter and Truck Driver Dead after Head-on Collision in Hardin County
Posted in Car Accident,Truck Wreck on December 22, 2014
Earlier this month in Hardin County, a truck driver collided head-on with a fire truck, resulting in the death of both drivers. According to a recent report by one local news source, the accident occurred on Holland Creek Road at around 9:30 in the morning. Evidently, the fire truck was responding to a call for… read more
Carolina Panthers Starting Quarterback Cam Newton Injured in Truck Accident
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury,Truck Wreck on December 11, 2014
Carolina Panthers Starting Quarterback Cam Newton Injured in Truck Accident Cam Newton, the 25-year-old starting quarterback for the Carolina Panthers in the NFL, was injured in a traffic accident Tuesday when his truck flipped in downtown Charlotte, North Carolina. According to an article by USA Today, Newton was struck by a Buick driven by a… read more
Two Dead after Accident Involving Fire Truck in Hardin County
Posted in Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law,Truck Wreck on December 10, 2014
Two Dead after Accident Involving Fire Truck in Hardin County A man from Booneville, Tennessee, died early Tuesday after colliding head-on with a fire truck on Holland Creek Road in Hardin County. According to WTVA.com and a report by wbbjtv.com, the man was driving a logging truck when he was hit head-on by the fire… read more
Tennessee Motorcyclist Injured in Accident Involving Truck
Posted in Motorcycle Safety,Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law,Truck Wreck on December 8, 2014
Tennessee Motorcyclist Injured in Accident Involving Truck Because of their vulnerability and lack of protection, motorcyclists should always be extra cautious any time they hit the road. Safety gear like a helmet, padded riding jacket and pants, and heavy duty footwear can all lessen the likelihood of suffering severe injuries in the event of an… read more
Actor Tracy Morgan’s Legal Team Says Nation’s Roads are Unsafe
Posted in Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law,Truck Wreck on December 5, 2014
Actor Tracy Morgan’s Legal Team Says Nation’s Roads are Unsafe Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan, best known for his time on television shows like Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock, was seriously injured in an accident on the New Jersey Turnpike involving a Walmart truck in June 2014. According to an article from hollywoodreport.com, his… read more
Group Representing Truck Drivers Asks for Fewer Restrictions on Break Times
Posted in Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law,Truck Wreck on December 4, 2014
Group Representing Truck Drivers Asks for Fewer Restrictions on Break Times According to Denise Johnson at Insurance Journal, representatives from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) and NationsBuilders Insurance Services, Inc., recently applied for rest and break requirement exemption status for truck drivers hauling oversized loads. As it stands, the federal trucking regulations set… read more
Fiery Crash on I-24 Near Nashville Claims Two Lives
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law,Truck Wreck on December 2, 2014
Fiery Crash on I-24 Near Nashville Claims Two Lives A fiery crash on Interstate 24 north of Nashville killed two people Tuesday morning, according to a report by The Tennessean. Two tractor-trailers were involved in the accident, which occurred around 5 a.m. near the area where I-24 intersects with I-65. A representative with the Nashville… read more
Common Injuries Caused by Truck Accidents
Posted in Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law,Truck Wreck on November 30, 2014
Common Injuries Caused by Truck Accidents Due to their size and weight, big trucks are capable of causing serious and even life-threatening injuries to drivers and passengers of other vehicles. Because trucks often outweigh standard passenger vehicles by tens of thousands of pounds, even minor accidents can lead to injuries that require immediate medical attention… read more
How Is the Trucking Industry Regulated?
Posted in Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law,Truck Wreck on November 27, 2014
How Is the Trucking Industry Regulated? The trucking industry is subject to many strict rules and regulations designed to keep truck drivers and other motorists on the road as safe as possible. These regulations are created and enforced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). All truck drivers, owners, manufacturers, and companies must abide… read more
Posted in Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law,Truck Wreck on November 26, 2014
How to Avoid Truck Accidents Some truck accidents occur without warning, and no amount of precaution or preparation can prevent them from happening. However, it’s still a good idea to practice safe and defensive driving skills to reduce your likelihood of being involved in a truck accident. At Matt Hardin Law, our Murfreesboro truck accident… read more
