Commercial truck accidents can be devastating, often resulting in serious or catastrophic injuries. The size and weight of big rigs make them potential hazards on the road, especially when not operated or maintained correctly. How common are 18-wheeler accidents?...
Truck Accidents
Who can I sue for a truck accident injury in Alabama?
Truck accidents often lead to severe injuries and significant property damage. In Alabama, various parties might be liable for a truck accident injury. An experienced personal injury lawyer will understand who to sue and why to ensure the best possible recovery. A...
Watch out for these dangerous large trucks on the road
All vehicle accidents can lead to severe injuries, but some vehicles pose more personal danger than others. Large trucks used to transport the goods Americans rely on are among the most hazardous to other motorists. Collisions between large commercial trucks and...
How to safely share the road with semi-trucks
Semi-trucks represent a disproportionate number of fatal accidents in the United States. According to the National Safety Council, four percent of all registered vehicles are large trucks, but nine percent of fatal crashes involve large trucks. However, you can avoid...
Common causes of truck accidents
Truck accidents cause more damage than most crashes involving passenger vehicles. If a semi-truck collides with a small sedan, the results can be catastrophic, even at low speeds. Policy Advice cautions that the trucking industry will continue to grow, meaning the...
Who are the parties at fault in the crash of an overloaded truck?
A collision between a big rig and a passenger car can result in devastating injuries, primarily to the occupants of the smaller vehicle. If excessive cargo shifts, causing the truck to overturn, another element is added to the question of liability. Where does...
FAQs about truck accidents
Any motor vehicle accident can have devastating effects, but collisions involving large trucks or tractor-trailers are often worse than those involving passenger vehicles. Large trucks are an important part of the economy, so both truck drivers and other motorists...
Lethal car accidents and funeral costs
Nobody on the roads wants to end up in an accident, but with so many moving pieces—drivers, vehicles, choices and split-second reactions—it is impossible to reduce those accidents to zero. At high speeds, these accidents have a high risk of severely injuring or even...
How does stopping time affect truck accidents?
Large trucks are a staple of the economy. They help move goods and supplies that keep our country running. As such, there is a heavy presence of these vehicles on roads, especially interstates and highways. Drivers need to understand trucks have different...
Delivery truck hydroplanes, crashing into bus and deputy cruiser
Auto accidents can happen in Alabama for many reasons. Often, the crash results from a driver who was distracted behind the wheel, was under the influence, was behaving recklessly or was drowsy. In some cases, however, there were different issues at play such as...