18-Wheeler / Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Every day, small cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs share the roads in Chattanooga with 18-wheelers and semi-trucks. We’ve all witnessed these large trucks negligently speeding and recklessly weaving in and out of traffic on the highway. When a tractor-trailer is involved in an accident with an automobile, it can be life-changing – often including causing serious injuries or even death to the people involved. If you or your family members have been in a wreck that involved a tractor-trailer or other large commercial vehicle, contact me today to start your free legal consultation and find out if you could be eligible to receive compensation.
The Difference Between a "Car Wreck" and a Wreck with a "Commercial Vehicle"
I am able to represent a client injured in any type of motor vehicle accident. The main difference between an everyday car accident and an accident involving a tractor trailer, or other commercially operating vehicle, is that with a wreck involving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), the driver AND the operating company or organization could be liable for the accident and be responsible to compensate you.
“Tractor trailer” or “big rig” can be very subjective terms. Although most people traditionally think of semi-trucks, there are more types of commercial vehicles on the roadway than just 18-wheelers. Other types of commercial vehicles that are owned or operated by a larger company or organization that can also be held responsible for your injuries include:
- Garbage trucks / Recycling trucks;
- Construction vehicles / Heavy equipment;
- Public transit buses / Ride-sharing buses;
- Daycare vans / Child-care facility vehicles;
- Tour buses / School buses;
- Firetrucks / Ambulances;
- U-Hauls / Moving trucks;
- Fleet cars / Company-owned vehicles.
What Can I Receive Compensation For?
My job is to represent plaintiffs in truck accidents and to ensure that my clients who have been injured or killed are fairly compensated. To do this, we determine who is at fault for causing the accident, whether that be the 18-wheeler driver, the trucking company, or another third party. We then hold the insurance company that represents the at-fault party accountable to pay for your:
- Past, current, and future medical expenses;
- Long-term injuries or disabilities;
- Time missed from work / Lost wages;
- Undue pain and suffering;
- Repair or replacement of your vehicle.
No Attorney's Fees Unless We Win Your Case
My first concern is making sure your rights are protected and that you receive the compensation you deserve. I offer a FREE, no obligation legal consultation to anyone who has been injured in a wreck involving a tractor-trailer or other commercial vehicle and wants to speak to a licensed attorney.
In addition to offering a free legal consultation, I do not charge my clients any legal or attorney’s fees unless I receive money from the insurance company on their behalf. Never settle a claim with the insurance company until you talk to me first!
Start Your Free Legal Consultation Right Now!
If you’re ready to consult with me and start working on your case, you can begin your free legal consultation by completing the form on this page. After we review the specific circumstances of your wreck and your injuries, we will contact you to schedule your appointment.