18-Wheeler Accidents
18 Wheeler Accident Attorney in Alabama
Trucking accident attorneys at Prince, Glover & Hayes in
Tuscaloosa discuss the common causes of 18 wheeler truck
accidents in Alabama.
Even relatively small driving errors can result in serious
trucking accidents that may lead to truck accident claims and
personal injury litigation. Major contributing factors in 18
wheeler accidents generally fall under three
categories; unsafe vehicle conditions that are caused by the
shipper, owner, or driver, unsafe driving practices of other
motorists, and dangerous road conditions.
Unsafe conditions caused by the shipper, owner, or driver of
an 18 wheeler:
• Trucks that are improperly loaded or overloaded
• Trucks that do not have under guard protection installed.
• Trucks with faulty or poorly maintained brakes
• Improper maintenance or inspection of safety systems, including
reflectors, lights and warning devices.
• Lack of training on the part of the truck driver
• Sleepy or fatigued truck drivers who have been driving too long
without sufficient rest
• Exceeding the speed limits or driving at speeds beyond the road
and/or weather conditions
• Aggressive or reckless driving by truck drivers
• Truck drivers driving while under the influence of drugs and
alcohol
• Trucks that have not been inspected in compliance with FMCSA
regulations
Unsafe driving practices of other drivers:
• Driving in the areas beside and behind a truck where the
driver's visibility is limited, often called "no-zones"
• Any act that may cause a truck to brake or accelerate rapidly,
including improper merging or passing
• Failure to accelerate or decelerate properly when changing lanes
in a truck's vicinity
• Failure to move a disabled car completely out of the way of
moving traffic
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Hazardous roads and driving conditions:
• Poor visibility due to sun glare, rain, snow, fog or improper
lighting
• Weather conditions causing slippery roads, flooding, or fallen
rocks
• Road design or maintenance issues, including blocked signs,
insufficient signage, potholes, drop-offs, bumps, narrow roads and
shoulders, insufficient merge zones, and construction related
hazards
• Miscellaneous hazards such as debris or obstacles in the road,
or prior accidents
The Tuscaloosa truck accident lawyers at Prince, Glover &
Hayes are experienced in handling Alabama 18 wheeler
accidents and can help you achieve maximum compensation for
your personal injury claim. Call us today to speak with an
experienced truck accident attorney at
1-888-804-1196, or complete our quick contact web
form.
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