In 2007, prescription drug use topped the list of top 10 causes of commercial trucking accidents at 26%. And, over-the-counter drug use came in fourth at 18%. While these medications are perfectly legal, drivers need to be aware just how deadly they can be. The Memphis truck accident attorneys at Bailey & Greer are dedicated…
Read MoreIf you drive on Tennessee highways, you know that sharing the road with other vehicles is the number one safety concern. When some of those vehicles are 80,000 pound semi trucks, safety takes on a whole new meaning. As Memphis truck accident attorneys, we see too many automobile vs. truck accidents that are caused by…
Read MoreBeing involved in an accident with a big rig semi can be one of the most devastating of all Tennessee road accidents. Of the 3,446 truck drivers who were involved in fatal crashes in 2010, about a third were cited by the police for “driver-related factors”. The rest of the big truck crashes had a…
Read MoreBeing involved in a crash involving a large truck can be devastating. In one brief moment everything changes. Dealing with the emotional and physical pain of a Tennessee trucking accident can take a serious toll on individuals and families. And too often these accidents could be avoided. While the overall rate of fatal accidents has…
Read MoreDid you know that a fully loaded semi-truck can weigh 80,000 pounds? That’s twenty times heavier than the average family car. Knowing how to share the road with these massive machines is crucial to get you where you’re going safely. Avoid the No-Zones It is the truck driver’s job to drive safely. But every semi…
Read MoreWould you want a drunk driver behind a wheel of a semi-truck? While most commercial truck drivers know better than to drive drunk, thousands of truck drivers legally get behind the wheel with impairment levels similar to a BAC of .08. Are the drivers on drugs? No, they are simply sleepy. Multiple studies have found…
Read MoreEvery day we hear about, read about, or even see car accidents. But until it happens to us, we do not stop to think what we should do if we are involved in a Tennessee car crash. Knowing the best steps to take after an accident can prevent legal problems, avoid further injury, and even…
Read MoreYour life can be forever altered in just a split second. And even worse, it can be through no fault of your own. If you or a loved one have been the victim of an auto accident, the medical bills, lost income and strain on your life can take their toll. So it’s only fair…
Read MoreStop and think. Do you know someone who has been in a car accident? Have you ever been in a car accident? With so many people and so many cars, it is hard to find anyone who can answer “no” to these questions. The fact is that about five and a half million car crashes…
Read MoreAfter a car accident, most people are feeling afraid, upset and confused. Add physical injury and a wrecked car to that, and accident victims are most likely in a vulnerable state. This is when an insurance adjustor will enter the picture and try to make a quick settlement. Beware! Insurance adjustors do not always have…
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