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Driving on the roads and highways of Alabama can be a dangerous undertaking. Sharing the road with large commercial trucks has turned into one of the biggest threats to driver safety. According to DriveSafe Alabama, there has been a steady increase in the number of 18-wheelers and semi-trucks on Alabama roads in recent years.

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Unfortunately, more trucks causes crowded roadways, which leads to collisions. It is no surprise that the number of injuries and fatalities caused by tractor trailer collisions is also rising. Due to the size of these vehicles, crashes tend to be more severe, and our state highways are the most dangerous, accounting for more than one third of total highway fatalities involving 18-wheelers.

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Tractor Trailer Crash in Alabama?

If you have suffered injuries as a result of an automotive accident, you need an experienced personal injury lawyer who understands what you are going through. You need a lawyer who will fight to get you the compensation you need to get back on your feet. You need Alabama Truck Accident Attorneys.

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Alabama Trucking Accident Statistics

Note : All information obtained from this website
https://drivesafealabama.org/uploads/files/ALDOT-CrashFacts2019.pdf

In 2019, there were 10,486 reported crashes involving 18-wheelers.

Cause for Crash Total Percentage
Improper Lane Change or Use
1,558
14.8%
Failed to Yield Right of Way
1,047
10.0%
Unseen Object, Person, or Vehicle
862
8.2%
Tailgating
783
7.5%
Misjudged Stopping Distance
531
5.1%
Improper Backing
426
4.1%
Defective Equipment
417
4.0%
Improper Turn
402
3.8%
Avoiding Animal, Object, or Person
366
3.5%
Failure to Heed Sign/Signal
289
2.8%
Crossed Median/Centerline
283
2.7%
Driving too Fast for Conditions
226
2.2%
Fatigued/Asleep
202
1.9%
Improper Passing
192
1.8%
Ran Off Road
144
1.4%
Driving Under the Influence
125
1.2%
Over the Speed Limit
79
0.7%
THE MOST CRASH-PRONE DAY OF THE WEEK IS: FRIDAY
THE MOST FATALITY-PRONE DAY IS: SATURDAY
THE MOST CRASH-PRONE PERIOD OF THE DAY IS: 3PM-6PM

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What should I do right after a car accident?

  • Seek immediate medical attention, even if you think you are ok. Tell your doctor exactly what happened so that they can fully evaluate you for any hidden injuries caused by your crash. 

 

  • Take pictures of the scene, including your injuries, your car, and any other vehicles that were involved. If there are any witnesses, get their names and numbers. 

 

  • File a police report. Tell the responding officer everything that happened so that they can get a full picture of the events when writing the report.

 

  • Call an experienced team of personal injury attorneys like Alabama Truck Accident Attorneys. We will guide you through this difficult process and we will fight hard for you to receive the compensation you need to get back on your feet.

What are the most common injuries associated with truck accidents?

Back injuries, which could range from a slipped disc to a spinal cord injury.

 

Brain injuries

The sudden force caused when colliding with a heavy truck causes head and neck injuries like whiplash. It can also cause a traumatic brain injury (TBI) if your head collided with your steering wheel, windshield, head rest, or due to vehicle rollover. If you suffer a TBI, you’ll experience the following signs and symptoms:

  • Headaches
  • Memory loss
  • Impaired vision
  • Inability to speak
  • Fatigue
  • Nausea
  • Vertigo
  • Impaired hearing

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