Knoxville, TN (September 23, 2026) – A woman was injured Tuesday morning, September 22, after a tractor-trailer crashed on I-40 East near mile marker 370 in Knoxville and sideswiped her Nissan.
The crash happened around 5:36 a.m. The tractor-trailer reportedly hydroplaned before swerving across all three lanes and hitting the concrete barrier in the center median several times.
Before coming to rest, the tractor-trailer sideswiped the left side of the Nissan. The driver of the Nissan was injured in the crash, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
The tractor-trailer driver was charged with failure to exercise due care. Additional information about the extent of the Nissan driver's injuries was not immediately available.
We hope the injured driver receives the medical attention she needs and makes a full recovery.
A person injured in a tractor-trailer crash in Knoxville may be able to seek compensation for medical expenses, lost income, vehicle damage, and other losses when another party may be legally responsible. The available compensation can depend on the injuries, losses, insurance coverage, and evidence.
Medical treatment is often one of the first losses to document. Emergency care, hospital treatment, medications, follow-up visits, and rehabilitation can create expenses that continue after the crash. Keeping medical records and bills together can help establish these costs.
Beyond medical expenses, an injury may also affect a person's ability to work. Missed shifts, reduced hours, or extended absences can lead to lost income. Pay stubs, employer records, tax documents, and other employment records may help show how the crash affected earnings.
The financial effects may also extend to the vehicle itself. Repair estimates, towing bills, rental vehicle costs, and photographs of the vehicles can help document property damage and provide useful records when dealing with insurers.
As these losses are documented, insurance coverage may become an important part of the claims process. Tractor-trailer crashes can involve multiple insurance policies, making policy documents, claim correspondence, medical records, repair estimates, and the truck driver's citation potentially relevant to a claim.
With these records gathered, a truck accident lawyer in Knoxville can review the available evidence, insurance information, medical records, and financial losses to explain what legal options may apply.
At Fox & Farmer, we provide general information about legal options after serious vehicle accidents. If you were injured in a crash in Knoxville, you can contact Fox & Farmer at (865) 531-9400 to discuss your situation.
Note: This post is based on information obtained from publicly available secondary sources. While we strive to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, Fox & Farmer has not independently verified all details of the incident reported. If you notice any inaccuracies or missing information, please contact Fox & Farmer so we can promptly review and update the content.
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