Truck Accidents

Truck accidents, including accidents involving buses and large commercial vehicles, often result in serious injury to other drivers and passengers.  A truck weighing thousands of pounds can cause significant harm to others if it rolls over or collides with another vehicle.  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 732 light and large trucks were involved in fatal crashes in the year 2007 in the State of Alabama. Richardson Maples, PC successfully represents plaintiffs in trucking accident cases, helping injured drivers and passengers seek recovery from truck drivers and their employers.

Truck accident cases are complex in that they often involve an interplay of both state and federal law.  For example, in addition to state laws, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has laws regulating vehicles that are involved in interstate traffic, such as commercial vehicles.  The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations are in place to ensure the safety of the public.

Truck accident cases are further complicated because they often involve multiple parties and catastrophic damages.  The parties may include the truck driver, the manufacturer of the truck, the employer, and the mechanic who is responsible for the maintenance of the truck.  When several parties are involved in a lawsuit, it is crucial to have experienced litigation attorneys representing you.  Our attorneys are readily familiar with cases involving multiple parties and have extensive experience in complex litigation matters.

If you were injured in a truck accident contact the experienced attorneys at Richardson Maples, PC today for a free consultation.