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September 16, 2013 The Nashville Truck Accident Lawyers with Ponce Law explain that commercial transportation companies have a responsibility to ensure the safety of the vehicles the operate. Failure to do so can result in accidents resulting in injury claims against the company. Two cases have recently been filed against separate Tennessee trucking companies. According to an article from The...
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September 4, 2013 Highway intersections are notorious for causing high numbers of motor vehicle collisions due to changes in traffic patterns. The Nashville Truck Accident Lawyers with Ponce Law explain that an intersectional truck accident that occurred recently in Mt. Pleasant claimed the life of a 64-year-old man. According to New Channel 5, the crash happened yesterday morning at the...
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Tennessee trucking company, Three Angels Farms, has been shut down by the U.S. DOT's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, after an extensive review uncovered numerous federal violations concerning driver qualification requirements, hours-of-service compliance, vehicle maintenance and even drug and alcohol testing. Trucking accidents account for a significant number of serious injuries and tragic loss of life in Tennessee and across...
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In an effort to improve the health of truck drivers across the country and reduce the risk of trucking accidents in Tennessee and other U.S. states, many trucking companies are embracing programs designed to promote healthier lifestyles and help get truck drivers into better physical shape. There are thousands of 18-wheelers and semi-trucks traveling on Tennessee roadways at any given...
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Large commercial vehicles like eighteen-wheelers and semi-trucks are a unique presence on roads that are primarily occupied by small passenger vehicles. Commercial trucks also present a unique danger, especially on highways when they are traveling at higher speeds and may also be carrying hazardous materials. Where commercial trucks are involved, seemingly insignificant driving errors or other factors can put truck...
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Liable Parties in Tennessee Commercial Semi Trucking Accidents: Anyone who spends time on the roads of Tennessee understands that large, commercial trucks are a regular sight. The shipping industry remains alive and well, and Tennessee serves as not only a destination point but also as a corridor to several markets in the region. As a result of the high number...
