Two 18-wheelers crashed on Interstate 10 just East of Mobile on Wednesday, killing both drivers. The head-on collision caused the trucks and their cargo to burst into flames. Only one of the drivers has been identified by authorities as a 45-year-old man from Beaver Creek, Ohio. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.
Although we do not yet know the cause of this crash, truck accidents are often caused by the negligence of truck drivers or trucking companies. A trucking company may be deemed negligent in causing a Birmingham truck accident if it fails to maintain its fleet in reasonable condition or fails to ensure the qualifications of its drivers as a means of preventing a foreseeable risk to other motorists. Truck drivers have a legal responsibility to observe a minimum standard of care when loading, inspecting, and operating a commercial vehicle. Drivers who fail to exercise this care may be liable for negligence in causing a truck accident. If you have been involved in a truck crash anywhere in Alabama, a Birmingham truck accident lawyer can help you determine who is responsible for your injuries.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck crash, contact the experienced Birmingham truck accident attorneys at The Walker Law Firm today at 1-877-925-5373. Our Birmingham truck accident attorneys represent truck accident victims n Bessemer, Birmingham, Fairfield, Helena, Homewood, Hoover, Irondale, Mountain Brook, Tarrant, Trussville, and Vestavia Hills. Our Birmingham truck accident lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, which means that you don't pay a fee unless you receive compensation for your injuries.
Monday, July 6, 2009
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