Semi-Truck Accidents

Truck drivers in Alabama work hard to earn a living, but their occupation can place demands on them that produce traffic hazards. The long hours that many drivers work puts them at great risk for truck driver fatigue that causes drowsy driving. Federal regulations...

When Alabama residents think about trucking accidents, many tend to think about massive 18-wheelers jackknifing on the highway or trucks careening off of bridges. While these types of accidents certainly occur, they are not the only type of trucking accident that can...

Drivers who operate semi-trucks professionally often have significant experience and training operating oversized vehicles. While these drivers may better understand vehicle safety, accidents still happen. One reason large trucks become involved in accidents is due in...

A growing number of motor vehicle consumers yearn for larger vehicles, ones that can transport kids, supplies, sporting equipment – you name it. In 2009, pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans made up nearly half of all new U.S. vehicle sales. In 2021, light trucks made up 75...

When a truck driver goes through a red light and hits another vehicle, expect the injured victim to sue the driver. A driver who deliberately commits a moving violation could face a civil suit in Alabama, but not every truck accident is the driver's fault. Plaintiffs...

A select number of young people might feel thrilled over a new pilot program that lifts federal age restrictions on long-haul commercial truckers. Federal law limits interstate trucking to persons at or over age 21, but the pilot program will lower the age to 18 for...

Truck accidents can be some of the most devastating accidents in Alabama and throughout the country. When a large tractor-trailer gets out of control and collides with smaller passenger vehicles, there are often deaths involved. Many people don’t know how important...

The destruction that is caused by semitruck accidents in Alabama can vary from severe to catastrophic. Whether drivers follow federal trucking standards affects how many vehicles are involved in crashes with negligent truck drivers. There are U.S. Department of...

A driver's greatest fears might involve collisions with a semi-truck. Semi-trucks could cause massive damage to other vehicles, and the chances of a fatality appear significant. Untold numbers of semi-truck reach their Alabama destinations without troubles, but there...

Semi-trucks may seem like an intimidating presence on the road. Even when a truck travels slowly and safely, its commanding presence may worry drivers of passenger cars. Those who read reports about truck accident statistics might feel even more intimidated...