Tractor-Trailer Accidents in Montgomery, AL

A Montgomery tractor-trailer accident can be a devastating, life-altering event for any motorist. Every day, drivers traveling on American highways encounter numerous tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, and other large commercial trucks that weigh 80,000 pounds. Recent statistics tells us that, for an average calendar year, tractor-trailers and semi trucks were involved in approximately 61 percent of all fatal truck accidents and 46 percent of all truck crashes that resulted in injuries, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Even more sobering is the fact that when Montgomery tractor-trailer accidents lead to injuries, it is rarely the tractor-trailer driver who is injured. Drivers of large trucks are protected by the sheer mass of their vehicles. On the other hand, the occupants of passenger cars are at much greater risk of injury due to the disproportionate size and weight of the tractor-trailer.

The danger grows starker when you factor in such additional issues as:

• The large blind spots on tractor-trailers that make it difficult to see other cars
• Higher fenders that can puncture a passenger vehicle compartment
• The tendency of some long haul truck drivers to ignore highway safety rules regarding rest and maintenance

Lawyers focusing on tractor-trailer accidents in Montgomery

If you or a loved one is involved in a Montgomery tractor-trailer accident, contact the truck accident law firm of Cunningham Bounds today. The aftermath of a truck accident can be confusing. You need an experienced hand to guide you through the process.

Our attorneys have an in-depth knowledge of the many causes of tractor-trailer accidents, including:

• Driver fatigue
• Driver impairment
• Shifting cargo in the tractor-trailer
• Faulty inspection, maintenance, or repair of tractor-trailers
• Improperly loaded 18-wheelers

Cunningham Bounds understands the state and federal laws and regulations that govern the trucking industry, which can play a key role in litigating tractor-trailer accident cases.

Do not hesitate

Prompt investigation of tractor-trailer accidents is key to most cases. The sooner you retain an attorney, the sooner they can act to secure fresh evidence. Rain, wind, and other elements can quickly erode key evidence, such as:

Our truck accident attorneys will also quickly secure the driving logs and any alcohol or drug tests of the truck driver.

Call 1-888-438-6171 to discuss your Mobile or Montgomery truck lawsuit.

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