On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Sep 15, 2020 | Truck Accidents
You may know that truck drivers work long hours, but did you know that regulations restrict how long and how much they can work at one time, in order to help prevent drowsy-driving collisions? Drowsy driving is a major concern for truck drivers and the companies that...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Aug 21, 2020 | Truck Accidents
We don’t often consider the link between the way that someone is paid and the safety to those around them. And, for many jobs, there is no link at all. For truck drivers, though, it’s another story. The main way drivers are paid is by the mile. You can also find...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Jul 11, 2020 | Truck Accidents
Driving a commercial truck is unquestionably harder than driving a standard passenger vehicle. Commercial trucks have huge blind spots. They take longer to accelerate and stop. They make large, awkward turns. All of these factors and more make commercial driving more...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Jun 11, 2020 | Truck Accidents
Truck accidents in Alabama are all the same, right? When a collision between a commercial truck and a private vehicle occurs, it usually leaves victims in the smaller automobile suffering from serious injuries. How different can these truck accidents possibly be? We...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | May 26, 2020 | Truck Accidents
As many in Jasper probably know, jackknifing is one of the most common types of semitruck accidents on Alabama roads and elsewhere in the country. To maintain the safety of truckers and everyone else on the road, it is vital to recognize the common causes of jackknife...
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...
