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.

Truck-SUV Collision Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Injured

One man died in a head-on collision between a large truck and an SUV in Coosa County on Sunday evening. Two others injured in the crash were both rushed to a Sylacauga hospital. One of the accident victims was later airlifted to a Birmingham hospital for treatment. The accident occurred when the driver of a passenger vehicle ran a stop sign and turned onto Highway 280 East. A semi heading in the same direction on Highway 280 struck the passenger vehicle. The impact caused the truck driver to lose control, cross the median, and slam head-on into an SUV. The driver of the SUV was killed in the crash.

Often, truck accidents are caused by the negligence of a third party, rather than the truck driver or trucking company. No matter whose negligence causes the accident, however, truck accident victims often suffer more severe injuries than victims involved in passenger vehicle accidents. Our Birmingham truck accident lawyers help injury victims seek compensation to help pay their medical bills, repair their damaged vehicles, and make up for time missed from work. Some common Birmingham truck accident injuries include:

• Neck & Back Injuries
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Scars, Burns, & Physical Disfigurement
• Broken Bones & Fractures
• Paraplegia & Quadriplegia
• Wrongful Death

If you have sustained a personal 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.

Driver of 18 Wheeler Arrested After Police Chase

The driver of a big rig was arrested in Mobile on Tuesday after leading police on a half-hour chase. During the chase, which began amidst an argument between the driver and his wife, the 47-year-old commercial vehicle operator made several improper lane changes and flew past a stopped school bus, according to news reports. Fortunately, only minor injuries resulted from the incident.

As was the case in this incident, Alabama truck accident injuries are often the result of driver negligence. Drivers of large trucks have an obligation to exercise caution when operating commercial vehicles. The operation of large trucks is inherently hazardous because of their massive size and weight in comparison with other vehicles on the road. Truck accidents often result in catastrophic injuries, such as spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and even death. An experienced Birmingham truck accident lawyer can help you hold the negligent driver responsible for your injuries.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a Birmingham truck accident, call the truck accident lawyers at 1-877-925-5373 for a free consultation. We provide thorough and aggressive representation of truck accident cases in Bessemer, Birmingham, Fairfield, Helena, Homewood, Hoover, Irondale, Mountain Brook, Tarrant, Trussville, and Vestavia Hills. Don’t hesitate to contact the Birmingham truck accident lawyers at The Walker Law Firm to discuss your case.