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September 15, 2026

Jackknife Truck Accident Liability in Alabama: Who May Be Responsible?

A jackknife crash happens when a truck-trailer swings sharply away from the cab. This movement creates an uncontrolled angle between the truck units. In severe crashes, the trailer may cross lanes and strike nearby vehicles. For general information about pursuing an injury claim, see Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP. If you suffered injuries in Birmingham,…

Truck Accident

June 1, 2026

Understanding Amazon Delivery Accident in Alabama

Amazon delivers thousands of packages across Alabama daily. With so many delivery vehicles on the road, accidents can happen. When they do, victims may face unique challenges. An Amazon delivery accident can differ from a typical car crash because Amazon uses a network of drivers, contractors, and third-party companies. Understanding your rights and the…

Truck Accident

November 8, 2025

What Victims Need to Know About Trucking Company Negligence

Main Office 1728 3rd Avenue North, Fifth Floor Birmingham, Alabama 35203 (205) 324-1212 Office Hours Get Directions Main Office - Hours Monday: 8AM to 5PM Tuesday: 8AM to 5PM Wednesday: 8AM to 5PM Thursday: 8AM to 5PM Friday: 8AM to 5PM Available by phone 24/7 When a trucking company fails to maintain its vehicles,…

Truck Accident

June 2, 2025

How to Prove Liability in a Truck Accident Case in Alabama

Large trucks do tremendous damage in the event of a collision. These vehicles weigh tens of thousands of pounds and move at high speeds. People involved in truck wrecks often suffer serious injuries, face substantial medical bills, and miss time from work. They should not face these burdens alone when other parties are liable—proving truck…

Automobile Accident

July 10, 2022

How to Request an Accident Report

In the aftermath of an accident, it may seem as though your world is spinning. You may have already dealt with many phone calls, emails, letters, and requests for information. This can be overwhelming, especially if you were injured in the accident and the accident wasn’t your fault. The process of pursuing compensation for your…

Truck Accident

June 12, 2022

Four Ways to Prevent Truck Accidents

Most of the goods that we buy in stores or online or the materials used to make them will be transported in a commercial truck at some point. With so many trucks on the road, collisions can and do occur, and the results can be devastating. In Alabama in the year 2020, a person was…

Truck Accident

May 10, 2022

Why Is My Truck Accident Settlement Taking So Long?

You’ve been seriously injured in a truck accident because of the actions of a negligent truck driver. Because you have the right to pursue compensation for your injuries, you’ve filed a claim with the trucking company’s insurance company. Meanwhile, you’re still dealing with the consequences of your accident-related injuries and the financial and emotional burden…

Truck Accident

January 20, 2022

What Not to Say to a Truck Driver After an Accident

An accident with a commercial truck can be scary. Truck accidents often cause severe injuries to the occupants of small cars, requiring medical treatment to heal. Many people don’t know the steps to take afterward to hold the truck driver liable and seek compensation. Unfortunately, saying the wrong thing could negatively impact the outcome of…

Truck Accident

January 10, 2022

What Questions Should I Ask a Truck Accident Witness?

Commercial trucks can cause massive destruction during collisions with small cars. Typically, the occupants of the smaller vehicles suffer more serious harm than the occupants of trucks. You could be in shock and pain in the immediate aftermath of a crash. You might not know the steps you need to take next or how to…

Truck Accident

December 20, 2021

How Does Fatigue Affect Truck Accidents?

Driver fatigue is a serious problem. It’s dangerous to operate any motor vehicle while feeling tired. According to some studies, inadequate sleep impairs driving abilities similarly to alcohol. Fatigue affects your coordination, attention, and motor function. It also slows reaction time and can lead to poor decision-making. Fatigued driving occurs often in the United States. According…

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How Much is My Case Worth?

This is an extremely difficult question to answer. The value of a case is based on a wide range of criteria including:

The extent of your injuries
Your inability to work / loss of earnings capacity
Your age
Past medical bills
Future medical bills
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Whether injuries are temporary or permanent
The insurance coverage of the other party
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All cases are unique and we assess them on a case-by-case basis.

How Do I Know if I Have a Case?

To have a personal injury case, you must have suffered an injury, and that injury had to be at least partially the fault of another. The injury can be physical or non-physical depending upon the case and the basis of the lawsuit. Invasion of privacy, assault, infliction of emotional distress or an attack on your reputation are examples of injuries that are non-physical.

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Billy M.

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Stacy E.

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