Truck Accident Lawyers in Nashville, Tennessee
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The truck accident lawyers in Nashville, Tennessee at the Rudd Law Offices are here to help victims of semi-truck accidents seek compensation for their losses from negligent truck drivers and companies. The aftermath of a serious truck accident can be devastating for victims and families who might find themselves facing unexpected medical expenses. Families might have trouble making ends meet if the primary earner has had to miss work due to disability or serious injury. Families can also face additional costs and losses if the family’s primary caretaker is disabled or injured. The cost of childcare, nursing care, and nursing homes can leave a family unsure how they’ll pay their bills.
The truck industry makes billions of dollars every year. Despite these earnings, in 2020, 4,842 large truck accidents resulted in fatalities and another 107,000 large truck accidents resulted in injuries. If the same number of vehicles were involved in accidents in the aviation or train industries, there would likely be a public outcry about the number of people injured and killed every year. Society has grown accustomed to accepting truck and car accidents as a tragic fact of life. For victims and families, these accidents are devastating.
The semi-truck accident lawyers in Nashville, Tennessee at the Rudd Law Offices are committed to helping victims and families seek justice after these accidents take place. Truck companies are required to hold high limit insurance policies to protect themselves and victims in the event of an accident. The truck accident lawyers in Nashville, Tennessee at the Rudd Law Offices can negotiate with insurance companies to help truck accident victims seek the best possible compensation permitted under the law. We can take the time to investigate your truck accident, identify negligent parties, and fight to help you receive the compensation you may deserve.
How a Truck Accident Lawyer in Nashville, Tennessee Can Help You
A truck accident lawyer in Nashville, Tennessee at the Rudd Law Offices can help you with your truck accident claim by investigating the causes of your crash and by identifying negligent parties. To seek compensation for a truck accident, you’ll need to show that the truck company or driver was responsible for your crash. Truck accident claims can be more complicated than passenger vehicle claims because truck companies and drivers are subject to strict federal and local trucking laws. For example, truck companies are regulated in various ways, including limits on how long a truck driver can be behind the wheel, regulations on medical requirements to become a truck driver, and limits on the weights and loads a truck can carry. There are also regulations that govern maintenance to ensure that trucks are safe on the road.
A truck accident law firm in Nashville, Tennessee at the Rudd Law Offices can investigate the truck company and driver who may be responsible for your crash and fight to help you get the best possible settlement permitted under the law. We can also review your medical bills, rehabilitation costs, and other losses to estimate the value of your claim. If you have been hurt in a truck accident, time is of the essence. You may only have a limited time to seek compensation for your losses and to hold truck companies accountable. The Nashville, Tennessee truck accident lawyers at the Rudd Law Offices are here to help you with your case. Our semi-truck accident lawyers fight for the rights of individuals and families. Big truck companies might have lawyers protecting their interests. Victims and families also deserve protection. The Rudd Law Offices is a truck accident law firm in Nashville, Tennessee that is here for you.