Two people were airlifted to UAB Hospital after a three-vehicle crash involving a log truck. According to The Anniston Star, the accident happened on U.S. 78 just before 7 a.m. The two victims who were airlifted were 22-year-old Trent Jackson and his grandmother, Nell Jackson.
Trent Jackson was released from the hospital with a broken collarbone, but according to the most recent reports, Nell Jackson remains in trauma care.
The log truck overturned and its driver was transported to Regional Medical Center with serious injuries, but he was conscious after the wreck. A woman who was in the third vehicle, a red Cadillac, also received medical attention.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation. According to law enforcement officials, witness reports have been inconsistent.
What to Do If You Are Injured in a Truck Accident
Damage to passenger vehicles and injuries to motorists can be severe in truck wrecks. Situations can become even more critical if pedestrians are involved. A Birmingham pedestrian accident lawyer understands this and will fight to protect your rights.
Identifying liability is an important step in the accident claims process. In serious collisions of this nature, the cost of medical bills, lost income and property damage can be exorbitant.
A Birmingham truck accident lawyer will interview witnesses and gather evidence to identify liability and negligence. Your attorney will also calculate your damages so you claim the maximum possible compensation. Call 800-537-8185 today to schedule a free consultation.
For a free legal consultation, call 800-537-8185
How Do Alabama’s Pure Contributory Negligence Rule Influence Personal-Injury Cases?
Contributory negligence and comparative fault laws can vary from one state to the next. There are four systems of allocating fault and damages after a car accident:
- Pure Comparative Fault
- Gross Negligence Comparative Fault
- Modified Comparative Fault
- Pure Contributory Negligence
Alabama uses the Pure Contributory Negligence Rule, which is among the strictest. Basically, this rule means that if a plaintiff is responsible for any percentage fault, even just 1%, he or she cannot recover damages. This can make it very difficult to be compensated for injuries.
If you were injured by a negligent driver and the at-fault party claims that you contributed to the accident, you should contact a Birmingham truck accident lawyer as soon as possible.
Proving fault can be complicated. Your attorney may use the police report, photographs, witness testimonies, illustrations, and expert testimonies to support your claim.
If the incident happened in Alabama, contact Morris Bart & Associates, LLC. An accident lawyer in Birmingham will aggressively represent your interests and help you fight for the maximum compensation.
Schedule a free initial consultation today by calling 800-537-8185. We also have offices in Mobile, Montgomery, and Huntsville.
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