Joe Reed & Associates, LLC Attorneys At Law
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Navigating The Aftermath Of Preventable Truck Accidents

Truck accidents are among the most devastating collisions that can occur, particularly when they involve passenger vehicles, motorcycle riders or pedestrians. What can be as catastrophic as the results of truck accidents is knowing that, in many cases, these collisions could have been prevented if it had not been for the negligence of truckers and possibly even trucking companies.

In these cases, accident victims and their families can turn to attorney Joe Reed at Joe Reed & Associates, LLC. He has been standing up for victims’ rights in truck accidents and other motor vehicle accident cases for more than 25 years, serving Montgomery, Birmingham and surrounding areas of Alabama. He is skilled at and committed to fighting for victims’ rights, and he will not rest until our clients get the compensation and justice they deserve.

Why Choose Us For Your Truck Accident Case?

Having spent more than two decades fighting for injury victims, attorney Reed is skilled and dedicated in the pursuit of justice. By trusting him to represent you after a truck accident, you can rest assured that he will:

  • Build a strong case for you
  • Stand up for your rights
  • Work relentlessly to resolve your case as favorably as possible

You can also count on Mr. Reed to provide honest answers about your options and keep you informed about the progress of your case at every stage of the legal process.

Understanding Common Causes Of Truck Accidents: Truck Driver Fatigue

Truck driver fatigue is one of the most common causes of truck accidents, especially among commercial drivers who may:

  • Be trying to deliver the cargo they are hauling within strict time frames
  • Violate federal hours-of-service regulations in order to get bonuses for delivering cargo ahead of schedule

The fact is that when truck drivers are fatigued, they are impaired, and the effects of this impairment can be the same as if they were driving drunk. When truck driver fatigue contributes to accidents, attorney Reed is ready to stand up for victims’ rights and hold the negligent and reckless truckers responsible for their roles in causing accidents.

Read more about truck driver fatigue.

Truck Driver Negligence

Driving while fatigued is not the only form of truck driver negligence that can increase the risk of truck accidents. In fact, other forms of truck driver negligence that can trigger serious collisions can include (but are not exclusive to):

  • Truck driver intoxication
  • Truck drivers failing to obey traffic laws and/or any trucking regulations
  • Truck drivers failing to maintain their trucks

In some cases, if trucking companies previously knew about their truckers’ recklessness behind the wheel and failed to do anything about it, they may also be on the hook for compensating accident victims.

Read more about truck driver negligence.

Fatal Truck Accidents

After fatal truck accidents, families who have lost loved ones in these collisions can rely on our lawyer to stand up for their rights to justice and compensation. We know that no amount of money can ever negate the loss of a loved one. However, we are also aware that, in many cases, obtaining compensation from the negligent parties who caused the fatal truck accidents can be critical to:

  • Obtaining closure
  • Getting the financial means necessary to putting their loved ones to rest

Read more about fatal truck accidents.

Learn More About Your Rights During A Free Consultation

You are invited to attend an initial consultation to discuss your case and learn more about your rights. To set up this meeting today, call our office in Montgomery at 334-625-1794 or email us using our contact form. Initial consultations are free in most cases, and evening and weekend appointments are available for your convenience.