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One Hospitalized After FedEx Truck, Tractor-Trailer Accident in Memphis, TN


Memphis, TN — One person was hospitalized when a FedEx truck and a tractor-trailer collided in Memphis, Tennessee, on Thursday, August 13, 2015. The accident took place at the intersection of East Mitchell and Third Street.

Very little is currently known about the accident. Police at the scene told local news sources that the semi had a lot of front-end damage.

One person was sent to the hospital to be treated for injuries. Which vehicle that person was in or how extensive those injuries are is currently unknown.

The accident is currently being investigated.

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Scene of the Accident

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Commentary

I think it’s safe to assume that both of the drivers involved in this accident were on the job when it happened. Whenever these sorts of accidents happen, an employer will usually have a workers’ comp policy that will step in and provide coverage for things like medical treatment, etc. Workers’ comp laws will forbid an employee from filing a claim against their employer. However, these laws won’t apply when the accident is found to have been caused by a third party. So, let’s look at whoever isn’t at fault in this accident. They’re going to be eligible for workers’ comp benefits, but they’ll likely also have a claim against the other driver for causing the accident. Hopefully the investigation into the accident will be able to shed a little more light on what happened here soon.

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