Category: Truck Accidents
What to Do If an Amazon Truck Hits Your Car in Alabama
If your vehicle has been hit by an Amazon delivery truck, the steps you take next could affect the outcome of any claim you file for compensation. To strengthen your position, the first step you should take is to make...
Read Full PostWhat to Do If You’re Hit by a FedEx Truck in Alabama
Have you recently been hurt in a collision involving a FedEx driver? The most critical step after a FedEx accident is to seek immediate medical attention. Once you’ve seen a doctor, here’s what to do next: Follow your doctor’s orders...
Read Full PostWhen Is a Vehicle Considered a Commercial Truck?
Alabama law considers a truck operated to transport passengers or property a “commercial” vehicle if it has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or gross combination weight of over 10,000 pounds. A vehicle may also be a commercial truck if...
Read Full PostWhat Is the Stopping Distance of a Semi-Truck?
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, a loaded tractor-trailer traveling 55 miles per hour requires 196 feet to come to a complete stop under ideal conditions. Road surfaces, weather, and other factors can increase the stopping distance of a...
Read Full PostWhat is the Difference Between a Car Accident and a Truck Accident Case?
Accidents involving large commercial trucks are more complicated to resolve than collisions between two cars. Tractor-trailer accidents typically cause more serious injuries. The truck driver and trucking company may have separate liability insurance coverage. Other individuals and businesses such as...
Read Full PostHow Do You Prove Fault in a Truck Accident Case in Alabama?
Truck accidents in Alabama fall under tort law. In other words, an accident victim must prove that someone else was at fault in order to recover compensation. Proving fault in any personal injury claim is difficult. However, in truck accident...
Read Full PostThe Seven (7) Keys To Victory In Trucking Wrecks – Part 2
How To Increase Your Chance Of Legal Success If You Are Injured Or Lose A Loved One In A Commercial Truck Wreck – Conclusion. Welcome back! We appreciate you continuing to follow as our experienced Alabama commercial truck wreck lawyers...
Read Full PostThe Seven (7) Keys To Victory In Trucking Wrecks
How To Increase Your Chance Of Legal Success If You Are Injured Or Lose A Loved One In A Commercial Truck Wreck. First, you must understand from the beginning that commercial truck wreck cases are different from other types of...
Read Full PostOur Experienced, Resourceful And Aggressive Alabama Commercial Truck Wreck Lawyers Are Here For Your Family And You Right Now!
As experienced, resourceful and aggressive Alabama commercial trucking accident lawyers with the Gartlan Injury Law in Dothan, we realize that Statics reveal that in America over ten percent (10%) of all automobile wrecks resulting in death involve big trucks like...
Read Full PostDelay The Game
Perhaps one of Goliath’s most cunning ploys is his use of delay tactics, which could indirectly force you to accept his offer. As we so commonly say, “Justice delayed is justice denied.” Goliath loves delays for the same reason: justice...
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