The Cochran Firm Legal Blog

Truck accidents are caused by reckless driving, speeding, lane cutting, equipment failure, mechanical failure, bad weather and road conditions and driver error. Truck accidents often result in catastrophic injuries and multiple deaths because an automobile is no match for a forty ton truck in an accident.

Truck drivers are professionals whose lives and livelihood depend on the safe operation of their vehicles. However, there are irresponsible truck drivers and irresponsible employers whose actions can have a devastating effect on others on the road.

Many truck accidents are the result of truck driver error. Driving over the speed limit to meet demanding schedules and deadlines and driving hours without resting are common practices. Truck driver fatigue is one of the leading causes of truck accidents. Improperly secured loads are another common error that can lead to shifting cargo loads and loss of control of the truck resulting in a crash. Trucks hauling hazardous materials are in danger in a collision of exploding or leaking deadly substances.

If you live in Birmingham, Alabama or the surrounding area and you or someone you care about was injured or killed in a truck related accident, please contact an experienced truck accident attorney at The Cochran Firm, Birmingham office to schedule a confidential consultation at no cost to you. You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, the costs of rehabilitation and damages for pain and suffering.

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