Shelby County recorded 748 serious or fatal accidents in 2024, marking the highest number in Tennessee and underscoring the escalating dangers facing Memphis motorists who share roads with commercial vehicles. With Tennessee ranking in the top 10 nationally for large truck accident fatalities according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, legal experts at Mogy Law Firm are highlighting the unique risks Memphis residents face at the intersection of two major interstate freight corridors.
The statistics paint a concerning picture for Tennessee motorists. The state saw 4,555 large truck crashes in a recent year, up from 4,001 the previous year. Tennessee recorded 159 truck accident fatalities in 2019, representing an 18 percent increase from the previous year, with an annual average of 122 truck accident deaths over a recent five-year period. Large trucks made up approximately 9 percent of all crashes in Tennessee, resulting in 136 deaths in a recent year, while fatal crashes involving large trucks increased from 130 in 2017 to 197 fatalities in subsequent years.
Memphis sits at the convergence of Interstate 40 and Interstate 55, two major freight corridors that funnel thousands of commercial vehicles through the city daily. This geographic position as a major distribution hub contributes to the elevated accident risk, with approximately 70 percent of truck accident victims being occupants of other vehicles rather than the truck itself. The FMCSA estimates that 87 percent of tractor-trailer collisions result from driver error and carelessness.
"Memphis faces unique challenges as a major freight crossroads where passenger vehicles must navigate alongside an exceptionally high volume of commercial trucks," said Eric Mogy, founding attorney at Mogy Law TN Memphis truck accident lawyer. "These cases involve federal trucking regulations, multiple liable parties including trucking companies and maintenance contractors, and corporate defendants with substantial resources dedicated to minimizing payouts."
The complexity of truck accident cases extends beyond typical vehicle collision claims. Federal regulations governing commercial vehicles, electronic logging devices, maintenance records, and cargo loading procedures create layers of legal intricacies that require specialized knowledge. Multiple parties may bear responsibility, including drivers, trucking companies, maintenance contractors, and cargo loaders, each potentially represented by separate insurance companies and legal teams.
Mogy Law Firm, established in Memphis with additional offices in Nashville, Oklahoma City, and Chesterfield, Missouri, maintains a focus on representing truck accident victims through a hands-on approach. The firm distinguishes itself by charging 25 percent attorney fees for personal injury cases, significantly lower than the industry standard of 33 to 40 percent, ensuring clients retain more of their compensation. The practice provides bilingual support in English and Spanish, addressing the needs of Memphis's diverse community.
As a Memphis truck accident lawyer, the firm handles cases on a contingency fee basis with free consultations, making legal representation accessible regardless of financial circumstances. The practice areas encompass truck accidents, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and criminal defense matters including DUI and drug crimes.
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The firm operates from offices at 200 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 811 in Memphis and 301 South Perimeter Park, Suite 100 in Nashville, providing comprehensive legal services throughout Tennessee.
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Mogy Law Tennessee
Eric Mogy
(901) 665-5585
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200 Jefferson Ave,
Suite 811
Memphis, TN 38103