Category: Truck Accidents
Many people wonder, “Can I sue the trucking company instead of the driver after a truck accident?” In reality, trucking companies may be liable for several reasons after commercial truck accidents. In many cases, they are liable under a legal doctrine known as “vicarious liability,” which imposes liability…
If your vehicle has been hit by an Amazon delivery truck, the steps you take next could affect the outcome of any claim you file for compensation. To strengthen your position, the first step you should take is to make sure that you notify Amazon of the accident…
Have you recently been hurt in a collision involving a FedEx driver? The most critical step after a FedEx accident is to seek immediate medical attention. Once you’ve seen a doctor, here’s what to do next: Follow your doctor’s orders closely to protect your…
Alabama law considers a truck operated to transport passengers or property a “commercial” vehicle if it has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or gross combination weight of over 10,000 pounds. A vehicle may also be a commercial truck if it is transporting hazardous materials or is designed…
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, a loaded tractor-trailer traveling 55 miles per hour requires 196 feet to come to a complete stop under ideal conditions. Road surfaces, weather, and other factors can increase the stopping distance of a commercial truck. [toc] Why Do Trucks Have…
Accidents involving large commercial trucks are more complicated to resolve than collisions between two cars. Tractor-trailer accidents typically cause more serious injuries. The truck driver and trucking company may have separate liability insurance coverage. Other individuals and businesses such as cargo shippers may have liability in a truck…
Truck accidents in Alabama fall under tort law. In other words, an accident victim must prove that someone else was at fault in order to recover compensation. Proving fault in any personal injury claim is difficult. However, in truck accident cases, it can be particularly challenging. The case…
How To Increase Your Chance Of Legal Success If You Are Injured Or Lose A Loved One In A Commercial Truck Wreck – Conclusion. Welcome back! We appreciate you continuing to follow as our experienced Alabama commercial truck wreck lawyers provide guidance to increase your chance of victory….
How To Increase Your Chance Of Legal Success If You Are Injured Or Lose A Loved One In A Commercial Truck Wreck. First, you must understand from the beginning that commercial truck wreck cases are different from other types of automobile accidents. It is a costly mistake to…
As experienced, resourceful and aggressive Alabama commercial trucking accident lawyers with the Gartlan Injury Law in Dothan, we realize that Statics reveal that in America over ten percent (10%) of all automobile wrecks resulting in death involve big trucks like tractor trailers, semi-trucks, big rigs and commercial vehicles,…