Accidents Involving Semi Trucks- Tennessee Attorney
Attorneys at Baker Associates are aware of your legal rights. Baker Associates currently have offices located, in both, Sevierville and Knoxville. Attorneys at Baker Associates handle a wide variety of cases including those from surrounding counties such as: Sevier, Knox, Anderson, Blount, and Jefferson.
Every year, nearly 500,000 large trucks (tractor-trailers or "semis") are involved in traffic accidents in the United States. Approximately 5,000 of these accidents involving semi trailer trucks result in fatalities. In fact, one out of every eight traffic fatalities is caused by a collision with a large truck. Not surprisingly, most of the deaths and injuries involve the passengers of the vehicles struck by tractor-trailers. Truck drivers typically escaped unscathed.
A truck accident involving a semi truck and a smaller vehicle or pedestrians, often has very tragic consequences. A big truck can weigh more than 80,000 pounds and can go up to 75 feet in length. Considering these numbers, it is not shocking that truck accidents result in more grievous injuries and larger number of deaths than other traffic accidents. What is shocking though are the alarming truck accident statistics.
If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed in an accident involving a tractor-trailer or other large truck, it is important to consider your legal options. Many truckers are employed by large corporations that may put delivery of their goods ahead of your safety. Don't pay for the transportation industry's greed. Our experienced attorneys have handled these types of cases before and are willing to fight for the compensation you deserve. Call Baker Associates at 865-428-2888 or visit our web site at www.joebakerlaw.com for you free, no hassle, consultation.
Source: The United States Department of Transportation
