Truck Accident

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates interstate commercial trucking. The FMCSA regulations govern commercial trucks that drive through Alabama. Alabama has its own regulations, such as weight and height regulations, that regulate truck driving within the state. In some cases, Alabama’s regulations may be stricter than the FMCSA regulations. At Prince Glover Hayes,…

Objective evidence, such as the speed of a truck and whether a truck driver applied the truck’s brakes, is often persuasive in truck accident cases. Trucks, cars, and other vehicles now regularly use black boxes, also called event data recorders (EDRs), to capture data about a truck’s path before an accident, while the collision happens,…

In 2023, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) reported that there were just shy of 11,000 truck-related accidents across our state. Large commercial vehicles pack a powerful punch in an accident, making it absolutely vital for truck drivers and their employers to adhere to safety guidelines at every organizational level. To ensure that large vehicles…

Due to the size and weight of commercial trucks, accidents involving them can result in significant injuries. Learning how negligence is established in a truck accident, with guidance from an experienced Alabama truck accident lawyer, can help you better understand your options for seeking compensation. What are the different types of truck accidents? There are…

Semis, 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, flatbeds, box trucks, and other trucks of all shapes and sizes regularly drive through Tuscaloosa. Every day, a truck accident can occur on US 11, US 43, US 69, or US 82 and various state highways, duplexed interstates, and local roads. Truck accidents often involve large commercial trucks and smaller delivery trucks.…