Big Truck Collision

Did you know, in the state of Alabama there are over 9,000 registered trucking companies?
The trucking industry provides many great things to our state but it also leads to dangerous accidents that leave people with catastrophic injuries or even death.

Common truck accident types

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Understanding the type of accident you or your family member was involved in will allow you to determine who is liable for your situation and lead you in the proper direction for compensation for your injuries or loss. Please remember all truck accidents are different and each accident leads to a specific set of injuries that may not be experienced by all. Most accidents fall into one of the categories below.

Common truck accident causes

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Determining the cause of an accident will lead to the information needed to determine liability and compensation. There are many factors that can lead to an accident and determining those will assist in the process for compensation. Sometimes accidents are at no fault to driver error and may be caused by faulty parts or negligent service. The following are some common causes:

Common Damage Compensation

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When you are injured in an accident or when you lose a love one if the fault of the accident is on someone else , you are eligible for compensation. Some of the most common damages claims are listed below.

Truck Wreck Statistics

Understanding the statistics surrounding truck accidents will help you and your legal team throughout your claim process. The following statistics were found on the federal motor carrier safety administration located in Washington, DC.

#1

Of The 450,000 Police Reported Large Truck Crashes In 2017:
4,237 Crashes Led To Fatality
344,000 Crashes Led To Injury

#2

Approximately 57 percent of all fatal crashes involving large trucks occurred in rural areas, 27 percent occurred on Interstate highways, and 13 percent fell into both categories by occurring on rural Interstate highways.

#3

Thirty-five percent of all fatal crashes, 22 percent of all injury crashes, and 20 percent of all property damage only crashes involving large trucks occurred at night (6:00 pm to 6:00 am).

#4

Singles (truck tractors pulling a single semi-trailer) accounted for 59 percent of the large trucks involved in fatal crashes in 2017; doubles (tractors pulling two trailers) made up 2 percent of the large trucks involved in fatal crashes; and triples (tractors pulling three trailers) accounted for 0.3 percent of all large trucks involved in fatal crashes.