Tennessee Trucking Accidents Can Be Caused By Mechanical Defects
Tractor trailers are designed for the work that they do. The components that go into trucks are made for trucks which are in operation almost constantly, and which go long distances on each trip. Proper design and manufacturing of tractor trailer parts helps to ensure that trucks operate safely, but, just as with any other type of vehicle, regular inspections must be done in order to ensure that everything is working as it should. There are also certain parts which must be replaced at regular intervals, and trucking companies and drivers need to be aware of when those intervals occur. Of course, the same principle that holds true for automobile also holds for tractor trailers – there is always a risk that any part of a truck could malfunction or wear out at any time. When parts break or wear out, accidents can happen. Here are a few examples of trucking accidents that were caused by mechanical defects.
One recent tractor trailer accident was caused by rear axle failure. The truck even caught fire as it sat on the side of the road. Luckily, nobody was hurt. Unfortunately, the outcome of an accident involving a fire truck and a pickup truck was much worse. The drivetrain on the fire engine failed, and difficulties in steering resulted, which caused the fire truck to collide with the pickup. Six people died in that accident. In another situation, a tractor trailer experienced a mechanical problem which resulted in it stopping in the travel lane. A smaller vehicle hit the truck, and the driver of that vehicle was killed. These are just three examples of trucking accidents which were caused by mechanical problems.
Accident cases involving tractor trailers and mechanical problems can be complicated, for a number of reasons. One of these reasons is that multiple parties could be partially or fully responsible for the injuries and damages that were sustained by the accident victims. Potentially responsible parties include drivers, who are often responsible for inspecting their trucks regularly, trucking companies who hire mechanics to repair their trucks, manufacturers of trucks and manufacturers of truck parts. Delays in the insurance companies’ handling of these cases are common, because defendants often try to blame each other for the accident, in order to avoid responsibility.
Trucking accidents that involve mechanical defects often involve multiple defendants and complicated fact patterns. Accident victims who are injured as the result of these accidents deserve adequate and prompt compensation, just like the victims of any other accident. If you have been injured in a Tennessee trucking accident, the knowledgeable Memphis Trucking Accident Attorneys at Bailey & Greer, PLLC will sit down with you to learn about your case, explain your options, and help you decide how to proceed. To learn more, call us at 901-680-9777 to schedule a time to discuss your case. At Bailey & Greer, PLLC, we are small enough to care, big enough to fight, and experienced enough to win.
Since graduating magna cum laude in 2005 from the University of Memphis School of Law, Thomas has helped make a difference in the lives of victims of serious personal injury, wrongful death, and professional negligence. Thomas has extensive trial experience in both state and federal court. Among other victories in the courtroom, Thomas obtained several impressive jury verdicts and settlements
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