Matthew E. Wright, Lawyer in Franklin, Tennessee

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(615) 455-3588

Biography

Board-certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in Truck Accident Law.

Practice Area

Personal Injury Construction Accidents, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Additional Practice Area

Truck and commercial vehicle accidents

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Fees

Free Consultation 30 minutes.

Credit Cards Accepted

Contingent Fees We work on a contingency fee basis which means we don't get paid unless we win your case. We also advance pay expenses associated with prosecuting your claim, so you can focus on what's important: getting back in life..

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Ohio Supreme Court of Ohio Office of Attorney Services
ID Number: 0102854
Since 2023

Tennessee Since 2003

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee

United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee

United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Professional Experience

Chair-Elect, Trucking Litigation Group American Association For Justice

Managing Partner The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP

Owner/Trial Attorney WRIGHT LAW, PLC
2016 - 2020
Representing people who have suffered serious personal injuries and catastrophic losses from truck accidents.

Equity Shareholder Hardee, Martin, Donahoe, Owens & Wright, P.A.
2011 - 2016

Education

Vanderbilt University Law School J.D. (2002) | Law
1999 - 2002

Vanderbilt University B.A. (1994)
1990 - 1994

Awards

Advocate American Association for Justice

Professional Associations

State Bar of Tennessee # 22596 Member

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers' College

American Association for Justice

Publications

Left-Hand Turn Cases American Association For Justice, Interstate Trucking Litigation Journal
November 2014

Case Themes and Demonstrative Evidence in Trucking Cases AAJ Trucking Litigation Group Members Only - JazzFest Seminar (speaking engagement)
April 2014

Defeating the Ostrich Defense in Premises Liability Cases The Tennessee Trial Lawyer
October 2009

Admissibility of Expert Testimony and the Hearsay Rule NBI
2005

Speaking Engagements

Tenacity Required—Get What You Need in Discovery in the Big Truck Case", Kentucky Association for Justice, Trucking Litigation Conference, Louisville, KY May 17, 2018
Kentucky Association for Justice

“Finding Additional Coverage Right Under Your Nose”, New Jersey Association for Justice Boardwalk Convention, Atlantic City, N.J. May 11, 2018
New Jersey Association for Justice

"Finding Additional Liability in Shippers and Brokers", Trial Lawyer Nation, Maui, HI April 1, 2018
Trial Lawyer Nation
Podcast available at https://triallawyernation.com/episode/07-matthew-wright/

“Hidden Motor Carriers in the Supply Chain – The New Fraud", American Association for Justice Winter Convention, Maui, HI February 5, 2018
American Association for Justice

“Parent Company Liability for Broker Selection", Ohio Association for Justice, Trucking Litigation Conference, Columbus, Ohio September 27, 2017
Ohio Association for Justice

Websites & Blogs

Website Firm Website

Legal Answers

1 Question Answered

September 7, 2016 Q. What is the advantage of accepting a lump sum settlement over installments? Isn't the amount the same in the end? A: Not necessarily. If you mean you have been offered a structured settlement, there are certain benefits to clients that might increase the overall amount over time versus taking a settlement in a lump sum: 1) a structured settlement usually pays an extra amount for interest to compensate for the time value of money; 2) there might be tax savings in accepting the settlement as a structure; and 3) the structure also provides more stability to help ensure you don't run out money. Many clients are not used to the rigors of managing a large amount of money at once and would be better off getting regular payments over a longer time period. You should consult both with your lawyer and with a structured

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The Law Firm For Truck Safety - Tennessee

840 Crescent Centre Drive, Suite 310

Franklin, TN 37067

Telephone: (615) 455-3588

Monday:	Open 24 hours
Tuesday:	Open 24 hours
Wednesday:	Open 24 hours
Thursday:	Open 24 hours (Today)
Friday:	Open 24 hours
Saturday:	Open 24 hours
Sunday:	Open 24 hours