Birmingham 18-Wheeler Accident Attorney

Birmingham Eighteen Wheeler Accident Lawyers

About one in every eight traffic fatalities results from eighteen wheeler trucking accidents. In fact, the larger motor vehicles are, the more dangerous they tend to be. This is primarily due to the fact that large commercial trucks, such as 18-wheelers, tend to:

• need more time to come to a stop
• have larger blind spots on both sides of the vehicle
• carry heavy loads, which can scatter potentially hazardous debris in the event of an accident
• rollover more often (than smaller cars) due to truck’s higher center of gravity

At Jaffe & Erdberg, P.C., our 18-wheeler attorneys have years of experience compiling lawsuits and recovering compensation for those who are injured (or for families of those who have died) in eighteen wheeler accidents. Our exceptional familiarity with the ins and outs of complex personal injury laws allows our professional, compassionate eighteen wheeler attorneys help injured parties recover the compensation they deserve so they can move on with their lives.

Causes of Eighteen Wheeler Accidents

Some of the most common causes of 18-wheeler accidents include:

• aggressive driving (which can include tailgating, cutting off other drivers, speeding, failing to comply with signals or traffic signs, etc.)
• animals or objects in the road
• driver distractions (which can include using cell phones, playing music, applying makeup, reading maps, etc.)
• driver fatigue
• driver intoxication (i.e. use of alcohol or drugs immediately prior to driving)
• improperly secured loads
• mechanical failures
• weather (i.e. snow, sleet, rain, etc.)

Given the size of eighteen wheeler trucks, tragically, accidents involving these large vehicles are more likely (than typical traffic accidents) to cause serious injury or death.

Eighteen Wheeler Accident Statistics

The following statistics, compiled by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), outline the prevalence and severity of 18-wheeler accidents:

• Each year in the U.S., over 5,000 people die as a result of eighteen wheeler trucking accidents.
• About 86 percent of trucking fatalities and roughly 77 percent of truck accident injuries affect those in non-commercial vehicles. This means that, in most cases, truck drivers walk away with little, if any, injuries.
• Although large commercial trucks only account for 3 percent of all registered vehicles on the road, they are responsible for about 12 percent of all traffic accident fatalities.

We Will Help You Recover Compensation

At Jaffe & Erdberg, P.C. we understand the trauma and devastation that comes with 18-wheeler accident injuries and have committed a large part of our practice to fighting on behalf of injured parties and their families. Most 18-wheeler accidents result in catastrophic injuries that can (and do) change our client’s lives forever.

We will fight aggressively to hold those responsible accountable and help victims recover compensation for losses including:

• funeral and burial costs (should a death occur following a trucking accident)
• past hospital bills
• ongoing treatment costs
• lost wages
• permanent disabilities
• future costs of living (should permanent truck accident disabilities prevent an individual from being able to earn a living)
• pain and suffering

For a free consultation with an experienced Birmingham 18-wheeler accident attorney, contact Jaffe & Erdberg, P.C.. We would be happy to arrange an initial consultation or case evaluation.

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