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October 21, 2013 The Nashville Truck Accident Lawyers with Ponce Law explain drivers of commercial vehicles, such as tractor-trailers, are responsible for following certain regulations that help ensure safe travels. Failure to abide by these standards can cause accidents and lead to the responsible drivers and their employers being held liable for damages. A truck driver is potentially facing legal...
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September 30, 2013 Trucking companies and their drivers have a responsibility to ensure vehicles are properly maintained in order to prevent accidents caused by faulty equipment. The Nashville Truck Accident Lawyers with Ponce Law explain that failure to do so could result in companies and their drivers being held liable for damages resulting from crashes. One such case has gone...
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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...
