The Cochran Firm Legal Blog

Truck accidents are responsible for many injuries including back, neck, spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries and the deaths of both the driver of the truck and the occupants of the other vehicle involved in the collision.

Some common reasons for truck accidents are speeding to meet delivery deadlines, alcohol and drug use, fatigue and stress from long hours on the road and mechanical failure. A truck carrying a hazardous chemical or toxic substance can have a leak or a spill and endanger the lives of other people on the road without even being involved in a collision.

When driving on the highways it is important to keep a safe distance between you and a truck, always be alert and anticipate the unexpected. Do not engage in aggressive driving behaviors or respond to them and be extra cautious in adverse weather conditions.

When a truck accident occurs the trucking company will often send a representative to the scene immediately following the accident to confront the accident victims whey they are confused and shaken and vulnerable to manipulation. It is in your best interests to speak to no one following an accident until you secure your own legal representation.

If you live in Huntsville, Alabama or the surrounding area and you or someone you care about was involved in an accident with a truck, please contact an experienced truck accident attorney at the Huntsville, Alabama office of The Cochran Firm today if you would like an evaluation of your case, at no cost to you, to make certain you have legal representation to protect your rights and obtain the compensation you deserve.

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