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Birmingham Truck Accident Lawyer
Of all types of motor vehicle accidents, those involving large trucks - big rigs, 18 wheelers, tractor-trailers or semi trucks - are often the most serious to drivers or passengers of the other vehicles involved, rather than to the driver of the truck. At the Law Offices of Timothy A. Hughes, we understand that a truck accident may have serious consequences for any person involved. That is why we offer compassionate and knowledgeable legal guidance to clients throughout Alabama in the wake of
truck driving accidents. If you are interested in scheduling a free confidential consultation, please don't hesitate to call us at 800-760-7807 or contact us online.
What Causes Truck Accidents?
An Alabama truck accident may be caused by virtually any act of negligence or wrongdoing on the part of a driver, whether this is the operator of the truck or someone driving a car, SUV or any other motor vehicle. Driver distraction, speeding and driving drunk are a few of the leading causes of traffic accidents today. Additional, although less common causes of truck accidents may include heavy weather conditions or defective truck or auto parts. Some potential factors that may contribute to a truck accident in particular include:
- An improperly loaded or balanced truck load - this may cause the truck to be all the more difficult to maneuver, even in ideal road or weather conditions.
- Poor maintenance of a truck - old brakes, bare tires and other similar conditions may cause a truck accident to be more likely, as the driver may be unable to brake in time.
- An inexperienced truck driver - if a driver does not fully understand how to operate a large commercial truck, he or she may respond improperly to emergency situations and may cause an accident to occur.
Regardless of what caused your truck accident, it will be important for your attorney to get to the bottom of the matter in order to determine what party should be held liable. Establishing the fault of the other party will enable a Birmingham truck accident victim to recover the financial compensation he or she may deserve under the state's personal injury laws.
Recovering Money after an Alabama Truck Accident
If you would like to find out what financial compensation you may be entitled to after your truck accident, do not wait to consult an attorney. You may be able to receive money for medical care, lost wages, emotional trauma, future medical expenses, and possibly more.
For help with your trucking accident claim, contact
Birmingham truck accident lawyer
Timothy A. Hughes today.
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