Common Causes of 18-Wheeler Accidents in Mobile

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, large trucks were involved in 368,000 accidents in 2006 with more than 4,300 ending in a fatality.

The roads and highways of Alabama are no different. If you or a loved one has been involved in a Mobile 18-wheeler accident, contact the experienced 18-wheeler accident attorneys at Cunningham Bounds today.

Common accident causes

An 18-wheeler accident in Mobile may be the result of several causes:

Many of these causes constitute legal negligence on the part of the truck driver, trucking company, or manufacturer of the truck and its parts. In such cases, the experienced 18-wheeler accident attorneys at Cunningham Bounds may be able to win legal damages to compensate for the pain and suffering of the accident victim.

It is not surprising that 18-wheeler accidents in Mobile often prove catastrophic. The pressure placed by trucking companies on drivers to achieve unrealistic goals is a major factor in the number and severity of 18-wheeler accidents in Mobile. 18-wheel drivers often work lengthy shifts with little or no rest, which is in direct violation of federal safety regulations. Large 18-wheelers very often exceed posted speed limits in order to cut time from their runs. Additionally, the sheer size of an 18-wheeler hinders its ability to make sudden stops and contributes to the severity of crashes when they do occur. The results of these crashes are too often fatal.

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If you or a loved one has been involved in an 18-wheeler accident in the Mobile, Alabama area, contact Cunningham Bounds today. Our law firm represents clients in Mobile, Montgomery, and throughout the state of Alabama.