Night Driving Accident

As an experienced Tennessee automobile accident attorney I can tell you for a certainty that driving at night takes a whole different set of skills and requires a whole different outlook on driving. Reference a weekend accident in which a tractor-trailer driving along an interstate at night came upon a van experiencing mechanical problems and driving slower than the posted minimum speed limit, and rammed into the van killing a passenger.

When driving at night the distance you can see is greatly reduced. The chances of a serious crash are much greater at night, even with less traffic. Drive slowly and never outrun your headlights. Adjust speed so you can stop within the distance you can see. Look for dark shapes on the road. Avoid looking directly into oncoming headlights, as this can cause momentary blindness from the glare. Always dim headlights at night when meeting or overtaking vehicles within 500 feet.

According to local media sources the truck driver said that he didn’t see the vehicle until it was in his headlights and it was too close to stop. This driver has some serious questions to answer. Investigators will be looking at the skid and tire marks on the road, the drivers log book to determine if he was driving drowsy and any and all electronic devices in his possession to see if he was distracted and not keeping a proper lookout.

If you or someone you love has been hurt in a serious Tennessee car accident due to somebody else’s negligence, then you may be feeling angry, frightened, or even alone in your suffering.

There is no reason for you to bear your burden alone.  The experience of a Tennessee auto accident is traumatic enough and your recovery will bring its own challenges.  You don’t need the added stress of worrying about who will pay for the medical care you need, how your car will be repaired, and if the individuals responsible for your suffering will be brought to justice.  This is the time to call Phillip Miller & Associates, the law firm of local Tennessee attorneys and staff who for the past 25 years have dedicated their lives to protecting the rights of injured men, women, and children in Tennessee.