Tennessee Commercial Truck Accident Lawyers
Fox & Farmer – Knoxville, Chattanooga & Johnson City/Tri-Cities
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If you’ve been injured in a crash involving a semi-truck, 18-wheeler, delivery truck, box truck, or any other commercial vehicle in East Tennessee, the experienced commercial truck accident attorneys at Fox & Farmer are here to help you recover maximum compensation.
What is a Commercial Vehicle?
A commercial vehicle (sometimes called a company vehicle) is any motor vehicle owned or leased by a business and operated by its employees or agents for work-related purposes. This includes:
- Semi-trucks and tractor-trailers
- Delivery vans and box trucks
- Dump trucks and construction vehicles
- Ride-share vehicles (Uber/Lyft when on the clock)
- Company cars, shuttles, and passenger buses
Because these vehicles are typically much larger and heavier than passenger cars, commercial truck accidents often cause catastrophic injuries or fatalities. Tennessee trucking companies and their insurers have aggressive legal teams—don’t face them alone.
Fox & Farmer’s commercial truck accident lawyers in Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Johnson City/Tri-Cities have a proven track record of holding trucking companies, drivers, and insurers accountable across East Tennessee.
Contact us today for a FREE consultation. We work on a contingency-fee basis—you pay nothing unless we win your case.
Fox & Farmer: Tennessee’s Most Trusted Commercial Truck & Big Rig Accident Attorneys Serving Knoxville, Chattanooga, Johnson City, and the Tri-Cities.
What Counts as a “Commercial Vehicle” in Tennessee?
Almost any vehicle can be considered a commercial vehicle if it is:
- Owned or leased by a business or government entity, AND
- Used by an employee (or contractor) while performing job-related duties.
- 18-Wheelers / Semi-Trucks / Tractor-Trailers
- Box Trucks & Straight Trucks
- Delivery Trucks and Vans (Amazon, FedEx, UPS, USPS, etc.)
- Dump Trucks & Construction Vehicles
- Cement Mixers & Tank Trucks
- Flatbed Trucks & Car Carriers
- Refrigerated Trucks (Reefer Trucks)
- Garbage Trucks & Roll-Off Trucks
- Tow Trucks & Wreckers
- Passenger Buses, School Buses & Charter Buses
- Shuttle Vans, Taxicabs & Rideshare Vehicles (Uber/Lyft when on the clock)
- Ambulances, Fire Trucks & First-Responder Vehicles
- Agricultural Trucks & Farm Vehicles
- Fleet Vehicles & Company Cars
- Limousines, Hearses & Wheelchair Vans
- Motor Homes & Recreational Vehicles used commercially
Who Is Liable in a Tennessee Commercial Truck or Vehicle Accident?
In most Tennessee commercial vehicle accidents, liability extends beyond just the driver and can include:
- The trucking company or employer (vicarious liability / respondent superior)
- The vehicle owner or leasing company
- Cargo loaders (if improper loading caused the crash)
- Vehicle or parts manufacturers (defective brakes, tires, etc.)
- Maintenance and repair companies
Even if the driver was negligent (speeding, distracted, fatigued, impaired, etc.), the company is usually still liable because the driver was acting within the scope of employment. In many cases, the company has much deeper insurance coverage (often $750,000–$5 million or more) than a personal auto policy, which means significantly higher compensation for victims of serious injury or wrongful death.
Why Choose Fox & Farmer for Your Tennessee Commercial Truck Accident Case?
Proven track record against large trucking companies and their insurers
• Millions recovered for injured victims across East Tennessee
• No fee unless we win your case
• Free, no-obligation consultation 24/7
If you or a loved one was hurt in a crash involving an 18-wheeler, delivery truck, bus, or any commercial vehicle in Tennessee, don’t wait — evidence disappears and deadlines are strict.
Call Fox & Farmer today at (865) 531-9400 or contact us online for your free case review. Let our aggressive Tennessee commercial truck accident attorneys fight for the full compensation you deserve.
