Kingsport Trucking Accident Lawyers
Dedicated Trial Lawyers Protecting the Injured and Their Families
At Evan Meade & Associates, we have extensive experience handling all types of trucking accident claims. We work with accident reconstruction experts and other investigators who analyze a crash and determine its cause and whether a truck driver or another party is liable for your injuries. Our Kingsport truck accident lawyers are well connected to industry experts and have the financial means to employ them in order to conduct a rigorous investigation of your case.
Types of trucking accidents
Some of the most common types of wrecks an 18-wheeler accident attorney from Evan Meade & Associates can help you with are detailed below.
Accidents caused by shifting or falling cargo
Semi-trucks carry huge, heavy loads such as construction equipment, stone, gravel and lumber. If a semi-truck load does not have proper weight distribution or is improperly secured, one of two things can happen. The first is the truck could lose control. Secondly, the cargo could break loose and fall onto a roadway. Either scenario could be potentially life threatening to surrounding motorists. Federal regulations mandate that truck cargo be properly secured. A semi-truck accident lawyer in Kingsport with knowledge of these laws can determine if a driver or company was negligent because of failure to comply with the requirements for securing cargo.
Tire blowouts
Any vehicle can lose control if one of its tires experiences a blowout. But when an 18-wheeler that weighs 80,000 pounds or more loses control, the results can be truly dire for anyone caught in its path. Although tire blowouts are regular occurrences, they can also be the result of improper maintenance. If a semi-truck accident attorney can prove this, the trucking company, maintenance company or another party could be held liable for any injuries that result.
Rollovers
An 18-wheeler can roll over even at very low speeds if, for example, it runs up on a curb. However, many rollovers are caused by excessive speed. An 18-wheeler accident lawyer, with the help of experts, can analyze the black box data recorder of a truck and determine if a driver was speeding.
Contact a Kingsport trucking accident lawyer
Truck accidents can cause severe injuries that result in extensive damages and bills. In every accident, there are a number of potentially liable parties. But proving liability requires the skills of a lawyer who is knowledgeable about trucking laws and understands how to properly investigate a crash. Attorneys serving Greenville, Kingsport & Johnson City, TN at Evan Meade & Associates are extremely knowledgeable about Tractor-trailer wrecks and use experts to maximize your injury claim. For a free consultation of about your case, contact us.
