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Understanding Semi-Truck Injury Cases
Crashes involving commercial semi-trucks—also known as tractor-trailers or big rigs—often result in devastating injuries that require surgery, rehabilitation, and long-term medical care. Because these trucks weigh many times more than passenger vehicles, collisions frequently cause serious and lasting harm, especially along major highways like I-24 in Tennessee or the Pennyrile Parkway (Interstate 66) in Kentucky.
At RedStone Law, our attorneys have extensive experience handling semi-truck and commercial vehicle injury cases. We understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll these accidents take, and we know how to hold trucking companies and insurers accountable.
What causes Semi-Truck accidents?
Semi-truck and box-truck crashes can happen for many reasons, including:
- Distracted or fatigued driving
- Improperly loaded or shifting cargo
- Poor truck maintenance leading to brake or tire failure
- Speeding or aggressive driving
- Unsafe backing or wide turns
Because these vehicles are operated by commercial drivers under strict regulations, even small mistakes can have life-changing consequences.
Key Legal Considerations in Box Truck Accidents
Determining Liability
Truck accidents often involve multiple responsible parties. We investigate all potential sources of fault, which may include:
- The truck driver
- The trucking or logistics company
- A third-party maintenance provider
- The manufacturer of a defective vehicle or part
Identifying every liable party is essential to ensuring you receive the full compensation you deserve.
Proving Negligence
To win a truck accident case, we must show that negligence—such as driver fatigue, improper maintenance, or a company’s unsafe policies—caused the crash. Our team gathers and analyzes evidence like maintenance logs, driver records, and black box data to prove what went wrong and why.
Insurance and Compensation
Commercial truck accidents typically involve large insurance policies and aggressive adjusters. We handle all negotiations on your behalf, ensuring you aren’t pressured into an unfair settlement. Our goal is to recover the full value of your claim, including compensation for:
- Medical expenses and rehabilitation
- Lost wages or future income
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent disabilities or loss of quality of life
Understanding Tennessee and Kentucky Laws
Truck accident laws vary by state, and time is critical. With offices in both Clarksville, Tennessee, and Hopkinsville, Kentucky, RedStone Law is uniquely positioned to navigate the different legal systems in each state.
Six steps we take in a semi-truck crash
- Immediate scene investigation: Small pieces of evidence can become critical facts.
- Interview witnesses and law enforcement: Our retired police detective and legal team conduct in-depth interviews.
- Secure video, photos, and black box data: We act quickly before evidence is erased or vehicles are repaired.
- Preserve trucking company evidence: We send preservation letters to secure driver logs, maintenance reports, and internal communications.
- Free Case Evaluation: We explain your case, the process, and your potential compensation.
- Custom Plan of Action: Every client receives a tailored strategy and 24/7 access to our client portal.
You pay no upfront costs. Our fees are transparent, always in writing, and typically 15% lower than many competing firms because we don’t spend money on TV ads or billboards, we invest in our clients.
Why Choose RedStone Law?
- Experienced Attorneys: A legal team skilled in complex truck injury and wrongful death cases.
- Client-Focused Approach: We believe in relationships built on trust, communication, and results.
- No Upfront Fees: You pay nothing unless we win your case.
- Local Knowledge: Our attorneys know the courts, laws, and communities of Tennessee and Kentucky.
- Transparency and Care: We provide honest guidance and stay accessible to you throughout the process.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a semi-truck or commercial vehicle accident, contact RedStone Law today for a free consultation. Let our team protect your rights and help you move forward with confidence.
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About RedStone Law
RedStone Law is about building relationships with clients for life. We provide affordable legal services in Tennessee & Kentucky with a focus in Auto Accidents. The team at RedStone law brings over 25 years of experience helping hundreds of accident victims against at-fault drivers and commercial operators of all types.
WHAT DOES redstone LAW DO IN A SEMI-TRUCK AND TRAILER ACCIDENT AND INJURY CASES?
Semi-truck crashes require fast action and deep knowledge of federal and state trucking rules. At RedStone Law, attorneys Mike, Morgan, and Mark Burman investigate immediately, preserve critical evidence, and build the strongest claim under Tennessee and Kentucky law. Mike also maintains advanced trucking-law training (including membership in national truck-injury attorney groups), and our team applies that expertise to every case.
What we do, step by step:
- Identify all liable parties (driver, carrier, broker/shipper, maintenance, parts).
- Secure time-sensitive evidence before it disappears: scene photos, CCTV, dashcam/bodycam, ELD logs, dispatch data, bills of lading, maintenance records.
- Download and analyze vehicle data (ECM “black box,” telematics, onboard video).
- Document injuries and mechanism of harm; flag hard-to-detect trauma (e.g., TBI, labral tears).
- Locate and interview witnesses; cross-check police reports for accuracy.
- Inspect the scene to determine needed experts (reconstruction, human factors, biomechanics).
- Calculate all damages (medical costs, wage loss, future care, pain and suffering).
- Protect deadlines by calendaring the statute of limitations and notice requirements.
- Prepare a thorough settlement demand and negotiate with commercial insurers for a full and fair recovery.
- If needed, file suit and try the case with clear visuals that tell your story to a jury.
If you or a loved one was hurt in a semi-truck or trailer crash, we’ll move quickly to safeguard evidence and pursue the compensation you deserve—so you can focus on healing while we handle the fight.
Insurance Company Tactics
Insurance companies and their adjusters use many tactics to minimize or deny valid personal injury and wrongful death claims after a semi-truck accident. These companies often move quickly to protect their interests, not yours.
Some of the most common strategies we see include:
- Blaming the victim for their own injuries
- Concealing or delaying the release of critical evidence about the truck driver or carrier
- Misinterpreting medical records to reduce claim value
- Denying that severe injuries are related to the crash
- Offering low settlements based on age or pre-existing conditions
- Delaying the process to pressure victims into accepting less
- Making “lowball” settlement offers to lower your expectations
- Suggesting that you don’t need an attorney
At RedStone Law, our attorneys are skilled in recognizing and countering these tactics. We handle all communication and negotiation with insurance companies, ensuring your rights are protected and that you receive the full and fair compensation you deserve.
How Is redstone Law Paid?
At RedStone Law, you never need money upfront to hire us. We are paid a percentage of the money recovered in your case. While many personal injury firms charge 40% or more to begin a case, our fee has remained one-third for decades. We also don’t spend money on expensive TV ads, allowing us to keep our costs low and pass that savings on to our clients. There are no hidden disclaimers; transparency and honesty guide everything we do.
Your consultation and case evaluation are always free. You can confidentially discuss your semi-truck or wrongful death case with one of our attorneys to understand your rights and receive a clear plan of action. There is never any pressure to move forward.
All fees and case expenses are clearly outlined in writing. As a client, you’ll also have access to our secure client portal where you can message our team or upload documents anytime. We respond promptly, typically within one business day, so you’re always informed.
Our staff and paralegals bring years of experience, and our attorneys have successfully handled countless truck accident, personal injury, and wrongful death cases across Tennessee and Kentucky. At RedStone Law, we are honored to serve our community and committed to helping you and your loved ones rebuild with confidence.
