Category: Truck Accidents

Truck accidents can have devastating consequences for the people involved in the crash. However, when a truck carries hazardous materials, an accident can affect many more people in the surrounding area for weeks, months, or years following the crash. People involved in a truck crash with hazardous materials or who…

Severe crashes involving tractor-trailers and other large trucks happen for a wide variety of reasons. Most of the leading causes of truck accidents involve some form of truck driver carelessness or negligence on the part of the trucking company that employs the trucker or owns the equipment. Based on statistics…

Commercial trucks transporting goods nationwide are often overloaded to save companies time and money. However, overloaded trucks put other road users at risk, as these vehicles are difficult to maneuver and can cause devastating accidents. Everyone on the road should know why overloaded trucks on highways are dangerous, who is…

If you get hit by a company truck, it’s natural to wonder what happens next. Is there a specific commercial vehicle accident procedure you should follow? Is compensation possible? Where should you start? Getting answers to these questions is critical for accident victims, but they depend on the unique circumstances…

Determining liability after a truck accident in Alabama can be challenging, if not impossible, to do on your own. Yet it’s crucial to identify who is liable to receive full and fair compensation for your injuries. If you’ve been hurt, you need an experienced truck accident lawyer to uncover who…

According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, thousands of Alabama residents are injured and dozens are killed every year as a result of large truck accidents. Many truck accident victims are forced to deal with devastating and debilitating injuries, unexpected medical expenses, damaged vehicles, and other serious consequences after a…

Have you suffered injuries in a truck accident in Alabama? If so, you may have the option of filing a lawsuit against the trucking company to seek compensation for medical bills, vehicle damage, pain and suffering, and other losses. Many accident victims assume that only the individual driver would be…

Truck driver fatigue is a major contributor to truck accidents, which are incredibly dangerous. Federal regulations allow truck drivers to drive up to 11 hours at a time with breaks. However, studies have indicated that many truck drivers regularly violate these regulations and work longer than allowed.  Driving while fatigued…

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), truck accidents are on the rise and they have risen by a surprising 20% over the last few years. When a large 18-wheeler is involved in a collision typically the injuries are more severe and potential damages much larger. This is…

When an accident occurs involving a big truck, the occupants of all other vehicles involved are far more likely to be killed or severely injured than the driver of the truck. In fact, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) states that 97% of occupants killed in two-vehicle crashed involving…