Tennessee Truck Accident Lawyer
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From 2005 to 2006 Tennessee saw a one percent increase in fatalities in traffic accidents, up from 1,270 to 1,287. The leading cause of fatal accidents were due to speeding and primarily occurred between motor vehicles. Additionally, 70% of those killed in traffic accidents were drivers and, an alarming 43% of fatal accidents in Tennessee involved a fixed object, such a guard rails or telephone poles. Of all the people killed in Tennessee traffic accidents, 63% are under the age of 45. Further, 40% of those killed were in alcohol-related accidents, and half of fatal accidents occur at night.
TENNESSEE LARGE TRUCK ACCIDENT STATISTICS (2006)
In 2006 there were a total of 4,480 large truck accidents in Tennessee. Of those accidents, 140 were fatal and 4,340 were non-fatal. Of the fatal accidents, 144 individuals were killed, and of the non-fatal accidents, 2,344 people were injured. The majority of all large truck accidents in Tennessee occurred on interstates and highways.
TENNESSEE BUS ACCIDENT STATISTICS (2006)
There were a total of 334 bus accidents in Tennessee in 2006. Of those accidents, 7 were fatal and 327 were non-fatal accidents, 162 of which caused injuries. Of all of these accidents, the total number of individuals killed in Tennessee bus accidents was 9 and the total number of people injured was 632.
Because large truck accidents are on the rise, and it is already estimated that someone is either killed or injured in a large truck accident every 20 minutes, the federal government has created and implements Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). Such regulations are simply a set of rules that truck drivers and companies must comply with when operating trucks between states. The FMCSR are generally followed, however some regulations may be overlooked or disregarded and accidents often result from such carelessness.
An experienced personal injury lawyer who is familiar with truck accident cases will be able to determine if the proper FMCSR rules were followed. A Tennessee personal injury attorney also has the ability to get important records from a truck company or truck driver to help determine possible violations of the federal rules. Please call 1-800-CAR-CRASH 1 (800) 227-2727 to speak with me regarding your truck accident case. You can also fill out an online contact form to reach me directly.
TENNESSEE INTERSTATES & HIGHWAYS
The following are main interstate highways in Tennessee that generally follow east-to-west paths: I-40, I-240, I-440, I-840, I-140, I-640, I-26, I-24.
The following are main interstate highways in Tennessee that generally flow north and south: I-55, I-65, I-75, I-81, I-155.
TENNESSEE FACTS
Tennessee is a Southern state bordering eight other states, including Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky. The capital of Tennessee is Nashville. Tennessee is the 36th largest state covering over 42,000 square miles and is the 17th most populated state with over 5.6 million residents. The largest city in Tennessee is Memphis.
TENNESSEE TRANSPORTATION
In additions to Tennessee’s interstate highways, the state also has railroad lines served primarily by Amtrak trains.
Tennessee also has several commercial airports, including Nashville International, Memphis International, Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport and Tri-Cities Regional Airport.
Memphis International Airport (MEM) is also the largest air cargo operator in the world.
TENNESSEE CITIES
Major cities in Tennessee include: Chattanooga, Clarksville, Cleveland, Knoxville, Memphis, Morristown, Murfreesboro and Nashville.
TENNESSEE COUNTIES
Anderson/ Bedford/ Benton/ Bledsoe/ Blount/ Bradley/ Campbell/ Cannon/ Carroll/ Carter/ Cheatham/ Chester/ Clairborne/ Clay/ Cocke/ Coffee/ Crockett/ Cumberland/ Davidson/ Decatur/ DeKalb/ Dickson/ Dyer/ Fayette/ Fentress/ Franklin/ Gibson/ Giles/ Grainger/ Greene/ Grundy/ Hamblen/ Hamilton/ Hancock/ Hardeman/ Hardin/ Hawkins/ Haywood/ Henderson/ Henry/ Hickman/ Houston/ Humphreys/ Jackson/ Jefferson/ Johnson/ Knox/ Lake/ Lauderdale/ Lawrence/ Lewis/ Lincoln/ Loudon/ Macon/ Madison/ Marion/ Marshall/ Maury/ McMinn/ McNairy/ Meigs/ Monroe/ Montgomery/ Moore/ Morgan/ Obion/ Overton/ Perry/ Pickett/ Polk/ Putnam/ Rhea/ Roane/ Robertson/ Rutherford/ Scott/ Sequatchie/ Sevier/ Shelby/ Smith/ Stewart/ Sullivan/ Sumner/ Tipton/ Trousdale/ Unicoi/ Union/ Van Buren/ Warren/ Washington/ Wayne/ Weakley/ White/ Williamson/ Wilson
TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
District One Headquarters
7601 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 594-5800
District Two Headquarters
4120 Cummings Highway
Chattanooga, TN 37419
(423) 634-6898
District Three Headquarters
1603 Murfreesboro Road
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 741-3181
District Four Headquarters
6348 Summer Avenue
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 543-6256
District Five Headquarters
P.O. Box 186
184 Joe McCrary Rd.
Fall Branch, TN 37656
(423) 348-6144
District Six Headquarters
1291 South Walnut Avenue
Cookeville, TN 38501-5963
Mailing address: P.O. Box 826
Cookeville, TN 38503-0826
(931) 528-8496
District Seven Headquarters
1209 N. Locust Avenue
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 766-1425
District Eight Headquarters
20 Vann Drive
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 423-6635
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Emergency Motorist Assistance
- Chattanooga - 423-698-2525
- Knoxville - 865-215-4010
- Memphis - 901-545-2677 or 901-495-1180 (Shelby County)
- Nashville - 615-862-8600
If you are involved in a Tennessee truck accident, you need an experienced personal injury attorney that handles tractor trailer accident cases on your side. You and your family need protection from the truck company and their insurance company. Trucking companies often destroy documents that are crucial to the accident in question. An experienced Tennessee personal injury lawyer can stop the truck company from destroying these documents.
Because of the serious nature of truck accidents and the destruction of evidence that goes on, I can be reached toll free, 24 hours a day at 1-800-CAR-CRASH 1 (800) 227-2727. Call me personally and I will immediately alert our truck accident team and begin taking the same steps as the truck company and their insurance company. The call and consultation are free. There is no fee unless we recover for you.
You can also contact us for a free consultation by completing our online truck accident evaluation form.
