Nashville Fatal Truck Accident Attorney

Vehicular Manslaughter & Wrongful Death in Tennessee

A fatal trucking accident may involve two separate actions, a criminal case and a civil case. In criminal court, the person responsible for the trucking accident may face charges of vehicular homicide or vehicular manslaughter. In civil court, the defendant may face a wrongful death lawsuit. While the state will handle the criminal prosecution of the vehicular manslaughter case, the victims’ family is best off consulting an attorney regarding the civil case.

A Nashville wrongful death lawyer experienced with truck accidents in particular will be helpful in determining the potential value of your claim as well as what can be done to bring the responsible party to justice for their actions. It may take a thorough investigation and working with accident reconstruction experts in order to prove the liability of the other party and maximize the financial compensation you are able to recover.

Contact a Nashville Wrongful Death Lawyer

The Law Office of Alexander W. Gothard represents family members of victims who have lost their lives in trucking accidents in Tennessee. Attorney Gothard offers a free consultation to discuss the circumstances of your legal matter and to determine how we can best assist you.

If you’ve lost a loved one in a fatal truck accident, contact a Nashville wrongful death attorney today!