Large commercial trucks can cause devastating injuries, especially when they collide with typical passenger vehicles. The truck driver is not automatically responsible when a tractor-trailer, also known as a big rig or a semi-truck, is involved in a crash. However, federal research on trucking accidents shows that truck driver actions often play a major role […]
When a truck loses control and causes an accident, it’s natural to focus on the driver. However, the problem may have started hours earlier. Trucks that are weighed down with too much freight or loads that are improperly secured can cause serious accidents. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s study of truck crash […]
Alabama law holds that anyone who causes a truck accident is liable for the consequences, meaning they have a legal responsibility to compensate victims for the harm they suffer as a result of the accident. But just who is liable in a truck accident? The answer depends on the specific case and can have a […]
Accidents involving delivery trucks, work vans, or heavy-duty pickups can raise complex legal questions. The laws governing these vehicles – commonly known as commercial trucks or commercial vehicles – can also impact many aspects of your Alabama truck accident claim. This article discusses the legal issues presented by commercial truck accidents. It answers several questions […]
Semi-trucks and similar vehicles are significantly larger and heavier than passenger cars, making them more difficult to control and increasing the likelihood of catastrophic injuries in a collision. These factors are why state and federal regulators implement drug tests for commercial drivers. Unfortunately, some truck drivers choose to use drugs even when they know they […]