All types of Alabama traffic accidents involving large trucks have the potential to result in devastating injuries or even death. Rollover accidents could be particularly hazardous. During a rollover truck accident, the trailer of the semi-truck could fall onto its side, often on top of other vehicles or across traffic lanes in the path of other vehicles. This can lead to additional collisions, or even chain reaction crashes as people veer to avoid the overturned trailer. Debris from the trailer can even fall onto the roadway creating even more hazards for nearby motorists.
Some of the most common causes of rollover truck accidents include:
- Excessive speed
- Unevenly loaded cargo
- Taking a turn too quickly
- Striking a curb or object
- Hazardous roadway conditions
- High winds
- Tire blowouts
- Improper braking by inexperienced drivers
Depending on the facts of the case, negligent parties can be held accountable for the injuries that resulted from their careless or reckless behavior. Potentially liable parties may include the truck driver, the trucking company, or the truck manufacturer if a defective part contributed to the crash.
The cargo loaders may be liable if they loaded the trailer in an uneven manner. In some cases, the municipality where the accident took place is liable for failing to provide reasonably safe roadway conditions. There are even accidents in which other motorists could be held liable for causing the truck driver to lose control.
If you have been injured in a rollover truck accident, it could prove challenging to receive the support you need. It is critical to get an experienced Alabama truck accident attorney on your side who will fight for your rights and help you seek and obtain maximum compensation for your significant losses.
Guster Law Firm, LLC has guided many Alabama residents to successful injury claims. Let us help you. We can be reached at (205) 581-9777