Every day, over 5.6 million tractor trailers operate on the roads and highways of the United States. At a maximum weight of 80,000 pounds each, these vehicles represent a clear and present danger to our friends and family when operated with negligence and a lack of care for standards and regulations.

While most truck drivers are hard-working individuals who take their jobs seriously, sometimes they face pressure from shipping and trucking companies who may put their bottom lines above public safety. Drivers may be asked to meet unreasonable shipping deadlines. They may skip rest and sleep in order to meet deadlines. Driving while drowsy can be just as deadly as driving while under the influence of alcohol. Unfortunately truck drivers do this every day. Worse, some drivers may even falsify logs and records so they can keep driving, way beyond federal hours of service permit.

Unfortunately, drivers and the companies for whom they work are not always responsible. From operating a vehicle under the influence of narcotics to ignoring state and federal regulations about safe driving time, there are many ways in which trucking companies and their drivers bend – and break – the rules, either intentionally or through negligence. When this happens, tragedy results, lives are lost, and families are devastated.

Truck companies and their drivers are required to follow strict federal and state guidelines when it comes to vetting drivers, hours of service, maintenance of vehicles, weight of vehicles, and other standards. When companies cut corners, the public can be put at risk.

The Birmingham truck accident lawyers, Gorham & Associates, L.L.C. take tractor trailer accidents very seriously. Negligent and irresponsible drivers and their employers represent a direct threat to the safety and well-being of our communities – of our spouses, children, and grandchildren. The only way to protect our loved ones is to hold responsible parties accountable for their actions and decisions.

We have developed a systematic process of handling each tractor trailer accident case, relying on years of experience successfully handling these cases for our clients, who depend on us for our knowledge and expertise. Robert Gorham intimately understands the tractor trailer industry from his time spent as a truck driver – an experience that has given him a first-hand look into how the industry operates. Using this knowledge, Gorham & Associates, LLC Birmingham truck wreck lawyers help victims and families of victims find the results they deserve.

While we are based in Birmingham, we handle semi truck accident cases from all over the country. When it comes to finding justice and righting wrongs, our efforts know no boundaries.

Contact us to learn more about how we help protect our communities and keep the highways safe, one case at a time.

Semi Truck Accident Lawyers Who Fight for Your Rights

Truck accident cases can be highly complex—more so than passenger vehicle accidents. Not only must truck drivers and truck companies abide by federal and state laws, but they must also carry higher insurance policies to protect drivers in the event of an accident. Truck accident injuries can be more severe than those involving passenger vehicles. The heavy loads that trucks carry can lead to greater risk of injury. Furthermore, when seeking a recovery, families and victims may have to deal with many stakeholders. Insurance companies, truck drivers, truck companies, and shipping companies, as well as truck equipment manufacturers, may all have a role to play in the accident. The Birmingham, Alabama truck accident lawyers at Gorham & Associates, L.L.C. understand the complexities of truck crash cases. We’ll take the time to investigate your case, identify all stakeholders, and help you seek justice from all responsible parties.

By holding truck companies accountable for their negligence and errors, we send an important message to these industries. The public won’t accept companies cutting corners and putting drivers’ safety at risk. If you’ve been hurt in a truck accident, you may have important rights and protections under the law. Contact Gorham & Associates, L.L.C. today.

Seek Help and Justice Today 

The days and weeks following an accident can be incredibly lonely, stressful, and challenging. You may be facing lifestyle changes due to serious injury. The semi truck accident lawyers in Birmingham, Alabama at Gorham & Associates, L.L.C. can help. Our firm works closely with families to help them seek the maximum recovery under the law.