Trucking Accident Lawyer in Alabama

Injured in a Truck Accident? Talk to a Personal Injury Attorney

A truck accident is likely to be catastrophic. Statistically speaking, the victims who will be at greater risk of suffering injury or of losing their lives will be the occupants of the other vehicle, rather than the driver of the truck. According to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) nationwide traffic accident statistics from 2008, only 16% of traffic fatalities involving large trucks were the drivers of the trucks themselves.

Involving an Alabama trucking accident lawyer is important if you, a friend or a family member has been involved in an accident with a large truck, big rig, semi truck, delivery truck, or 18-wheeler or tractor-trailer. This will be helpful in dealing with the insurance company and taking legal action to recover financial compensation for your injuries, which may be significant. A positive outcome to your truck accident claim may actually have a significant and positive impact on your ability to recover financially as well as emotionally and physically.

What Causes Truck Accidents?

Truck accidents have numerous potential causes. Sometimes more than one factor will contribute to a truck accident occurring in the first place. However, the most prominent cause is driver negligence, such as driver distraction, error, inexperience, speeding or drunk driving. Additional potential causes may include rough weather, such as heavy wind, rain or snow, poor road design or maintenance, defective truck or auto parts.

By establishing what caused your trucking accident, an attorney can determine who should be held responsible for your injuries. This can serve to give you a better chance at recovering the money you need for medical care, and possibly much more.

To set up a free consultation with an experienced and compassionate legal professional, contact Alabama personal injury attorney Timothy A. Hughes today.