On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | May 15, 2020 | Truck Accidents
We’ve probably all seen a semitruck going faster than the posted speed limit, whether outside Jasper or on another Alabama highway. If the semi passes your vehicle or cuts you off in traffic, you might get frustrated and even hot around the collar. But it’s at times...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Apr 6, 2020 | Truck Accidents
When you suffer injuries in an Alabama truck accident, you may choose to file a claim to acquire financial compensation for your injuries. This is not an automatic process, meaning that no guarantee exists that you will win your case. Even when you believe the...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Mar 31, 2020 | Truck Accidents
While it is easy to blame a trucker at the scene of a semitruck crash for the wreck, it isn’t always their fault. There are many things that can occur that would mean that someone else is actually liable for the wreck. Remembering this might help you when you’re...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Feb 27, 2020 | Truck Accidents
A fully loaded commercial truck is a pretty formidable obstacle on the road. When a semitruck isn’t properly maintained, it can lead to big problems and serious accidents for both the truck driver and others on the road. Unfortunately, trucking companies often try to...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Nov 26, 2019 | Truck Accidents
Colliding with a semi truck can cause some serious damage, to you and your car. You may be owed compensation for the cost of medical care and other expenses, but it’s not always the truck driver who’s at fault for the accident. Nearly 90,000 accidents involved large...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Sep 29, 2019 | Truck Accidents
Truck drivers have a huge responsibility in front of them. Not only are they tasked with carrying precious cargo to and from multiple locations, they must also ensure they’re operating their vehicles safely when behind the wheel. That means trucking companies...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Jun 15, 2019 | Truck Accidents
Truckers must ensure their cargo is properly secured before heading out on their trip. Failure to properly secure cargo puts all other drivers at risk, especially if an accident occurs. There are actually a few different methods of securing cargo, as explained by...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Mar 10, 2019 | Truck Accidents
Trucker fatigue is a serious issue in Alabama and elsewhere around the U.S. In a rush to meet deadlines many truckers push themselves to the limit, despite rules and regulations mandating breaks and rest periods for working truckers. In this case, the Federal Motor...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Dec 24, 2018 | Truck Accidents
While large trucks may be dangerous due to their weight and their blind spots, there is another issue that you need to be aware of to stay safe when driving around them on Alabama roadways. This danger is unsecured loads. An unsecured or improperly secured load poses...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Oct 26, 2018 | Truck Accidents
You can typically tell when a driver is speeding on Jasper’s roads based on how fast you are traveling in your own vehicle. To witness a semi-truck speeding would certainly be quite alarming, and when one strikes your vehicle while doing so, you may justly...
