Fatal Truck Accidents in Alabama

Alabama Wrongful Death Attorney

Losing a loved one is a terrible situation to endure. Knowing that their loss could have been prevented may make matters worse. If your family has lost a loved one in a fatal truck accident in Alabama, please do not hesitate to contact our firm. We can offer you compassionate guidance and invaluable insight regarding your legal rights and options during this difficult time. Your initial consultation with Alabama truck accident lawyer Timothy A. Hughes is also free and is always completely confidential.

Although we cannot prevent an accident from occurring in the first place, we can seek justice on our loved one's behalf. Call us today at 800-760-7807 to talk about your case.

Statistics Regarding Fatal Truck Accidents

In 2008, there were 124 large trucks (weighing in excess of 10,000 pounds) involved in fatal traffic accidents in Alabama. This statistic originated from reports by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an organization dedicated to traffic safety throughout the United States. According to NHTSA statistics from the same year, large trucks were found to be more likely to be involved in fatal multi-vehicle accidents than passenger vehicles (cars, SUVs, etc.) In fact, 82% of all large trucks involved in fatal accidents were involved in these accidents with other vehicles. The percentage for passenger vehicles was much lower, at 58%.

Truck drivers are also far less likely to lose their lives in traffic accidents. Of all fatal truck accidents that occurred in 2008 throughout the U.S., only 6% of truck drivers lost their lives in multi-vehicle accidents. 74% of fatalities were occupants of other vehicles involved in the accidents. Another 10% of fatalities were truck drivers involved in single-vehicle accidents, and the final 10% were non-occupants ( pedestrians or bicyclists).

Find out more about your family's right to seek justice on behalf of your lost loved one in the wake of a fatal truck accident. Contact an Alabama wrongful death attorney at our offices today.