Truck Accidents are the most dangerous and fatal type of motor vehicle accidents due to the size, weight and speed of these large trucks. In 2007, there were 144,171 truck accidents in the United States. Of these tractor trailer accidents, there were 4,584 fatal truck accidents. In Alabama alone there were 127 fatal truck accidents in 2007. The Alabama Truck Accident Attorneys at Martinson & Beason, P.C., have years of experience handling truck accident cases. If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident it’s important that you consult with an experienced truck accident lawyer immediately.

Tractor Trailer accidents can occur for various reasons; however, some of the more common reasons include:

• Defective components and mechanical failure
• Driver fatigue
• Excessive speed in order to meet tight delivery deadlines
• Improper or overloading of the truck
• The driver leaving an insufficient amount of space between other vehicles

In January of 2000 the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) was established as a separate administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation. The primary purpose of the FMCSA is to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. The FMCSA regulates truck size, weight, and driver conduct in order to protect drivers on the road. It is important in selecting an Alabama truck accident attorney that they have an extensive knowledge of the state and federal regulations that govern large trucks. The Huntsville Alabama Truck Accident Lawyers at Martinson and Beason, P.C. have years of experience handling truck accident cases. Over the years the Alabama accident attorneys at Martinson and Beason, P.C. have developed a network of accident reconstructions and trucking experts to help us prepare our cases.

Our Alabama truck accident lawyers handle all truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis, which means we do not charge you a fee until and unless we make a recovery for you.

If you or a loved one has suffered a personal injury contact our experienced and dedicated Alabama truck accident attorneys. The evaluation is free and confidential.