Truck Accidents

Birmingham, Alabama, Truck Accident Lawyer

Truck-related accidents claim more than 5,000 lives a year in the United States. Alabama ranks third in the nation in fatal truck accidents. The law firm of Jaffe, Strickland, Drennan & Dodd, P.C. provides experienced representation to people who have been seriously hurt in truck accidents as well as those who have lost a loved one in a fatal accident.

If you or someone dear to you is involved in a tractor trailer accident in Jackson or Shelby County — or elsewhere in Alabama — seek help from our personal injury and wrongful death attorneys skilled in handling these difficult liability cases. Contact us today.

18-Wheeler Accidents

In a big rig accident, trucking companies and their insurance carries take immediate action to resolve matters in their favor. Fair compensation for injured victims and grieving families in is not their priority. Avoiding liability is their goal. Our trucking injuries attorneys are skilled at identifying all potentially liable parties and the negligent actions leading to the accident. Negligence in a truck accident can include:

• Noncompliance with federal and state trucking regulations
• Driver fatigue
• Overloaded or unbalanced load
• Speeding
• Driver under influence of drugs or alcohol
• Failure to maintain truck

Our goal is to protect your legal and financial interests when truck accidents result in serious injury or fatalities in your family. We work with accident investigators and medical and life planning experts to build a sound case that clearly illustrates the devastating impact to your life. Our knowledge of state and federal trucking regulations and experience in untangling the complex relationships between parties can make a difference in the success of your auto accident case.

Call Us Today for Help: 205-930-9800

If you or someone you care about has been injured in a truck accident or other type of motor vehicle crash, please contact our firm to learn how we can help.