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The Nashville truck accident lawyers at Ponce Law explain that one of the reasons commercial big rigs are so dangerous is because of their size and weight. These two factors can make stopping a commercial tractor-trailer require the length of a football field. Despite these risks, lawmakers are considering proposals that would allow larger trucks on the road. According to...
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In Tennessee, there are strict laws that regulate the operation of commercial trucks because of the risks they can pose to motorists. And recently, a bill was passed that will reform parts of the Hours of Service (HOS) laws for drivers of concrete trucks in Tennessee. The Nashville truck accident lawyers at Ponce Law explain that drowsy driving is one...
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Traffic laws against speeding ensure the safety of all motorists who travel on Tennessee’s roads and highways. However, not all motorists obey these laws, which can lead to accidents —especially when large commercial trucks are involved. These risks are especially high in the Middle Tennessee area. Data from the Tennessee Governor’s Highway Safety Office shows Davidson County has the second...
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Commercial tractor-trailers can be difficult to operate on narrow, winding roads. That’s why Tennessee has decided to ban big rigs from traveling on a stretch of highway known as “The Dragon’s Tail” in the eastern part of the state. The Leaf-Chronicle reports the Dragon boasts a total of 318 sharp turns in an 11-mile stretch, making the roadway popular for...
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The size and weight of a tractor-trailer can make avoiding collisions difficult. That's why Michael D. Ponce, a Nashville truck accident lawyer at Ponce Law, would like to tell you about four of the most common truck accident causes: Driver Negligence- Speeding is one of the leading causes of fatal truck accidents today. Drivers can also hit other vehicles while...
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Young, inexperienced teens are at the most at risk of being involved in a motor vehicle collision. One of the most dangerous machines they could have a crash with is a commercial tractor trailer. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is hoping to keep the number of Tennessee truck accidents involving teens and trucks to a minimum through a new simulator program....
