Franklin County, AL — A driver was reportedly injured in an accident with an 18-wheeler in Franklin County, Alabama, on Friday, December 5, 2014. The accident took place at the intersection of Franklin County roads 724 and 77, around 5:00 in the morning.
New reports don’t have many details of the accident. At this time, it’s not clear what caused the accident to occur. Reports say the driver of the car was thrown from his vehicle, and that the car caught on fire.
The names of those involved were not released. Police are still investigating. No other injuries were reported.
Scene of the Accident
Commentary
Right now, we don’t have many specifics on this accident. I can say that I’ve seen similar accidents like this in the past, and that there are a few things that need to be looked at. The first is that, this accident involved an 18-wheeler, and that means a trucking company. Trucking companies are notorious for defending bad cases, even if their at fault for the accident. So victims need to know what they’re in for. Often, trucking companies won’t only try to keep from paying a victim following an accident, they’ll try to make a case as to why the victim is partially liable for the accident.
Trucking companies will always play hardball in these situations, so it’s going to take evidence when trying to prove a case to them, or to an insurance carrier. That means a thorough investigation, much deeper than the one that will be performed by police. Evidence from the scene needs to be gathered. Witnesses need to be investigated. ECM data from the truck needs to be pulled so that a clearer picture of how long the driver had gone since his last break can be made. All these things are going to prove essential should you find yourself in an accident like this.
— Grossman Law Offices