Truck Crashes into Lawrence County School Bus

A flatbed truck crashed in to the back of a school bus in Hillsboro Thursday afternoon, sending three people to the hospital, the Associated Press reported. The truck driver sustained severe injuries to his leg and had to be taken by helicopter to a Huntsville hospital for treatment. Two of the students on the bus were treated for minor injuries and released. Fortunately, no other injuries were reported.

School bus accidents are especially tragic because they inherently involve young children. In addition, school buses are not equipped with safety features, such as seatbelts and airbags, that are typical of other vehicles. That is why even the most minor accident has the potential to cause serious injuries. If your child has been injured in a school bus accident involving a large truck or any other vehicle, you should seek the advice of a Birmingham truck accident lawyer immediately.

If you or your child have suffered an injury in a Birmingham truck accident, contact the experienced Birmingham truck accident attorneys at The Walker Law Firm today at 1-877-925-5373. Our Birmingham truck accident attorneys represent victims of personal injury in Bessemer, Birmingham, Fairfield, Helena, Homewood, Hoover, Irondale, Mountain Brook, Tarrant, Trussville, and Vestavia Hills. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means that you don't pay a fee unless you receive compensation for your Birmingham truck accident injuries.

Study: Most Large Truck Crashes Caused by Driver Error

In 2007, large truck crashes were responsible for 134 deaths and 1,493 injuries in Alabama. Unfortunately, most of these accidents could have been prevented. According to a study conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the critical factor that causes the majority of large truck crashes is driver negligence. The most common errors truck drivers make that contribute to truck crashes include:

• Traveling too fast for conditions
• Unfamiliarity with roadway
• Prescription drug use
  
• Over-the-counter drug use
• Driving while fatigued
• Failure to stop at a stop sign or signal

If you have been involved in a Birmingham truck accident caused by a truck driver's negligent or reckless conduct, you should contact an experienced Birmingham truck accident lawyer at 1-877-925-5373 to discuss your case. Our Birmingham truck accident attorneys represent victims of personal injury in Bessemer, Birmingham, Fairfield, Helena, Homewood, Hoover, Irondale, Mountain Brook, Tarrant, Trussville, and Vestavia Hills. The Walker Law Firm provides aggressive representation of every Birmingham truck accident case we handle. Let us fight to get you the compensation you deserve for your Birmingham truck accident injuries.